The New Orleans Saints have pledged to donate $1 million to relief efforts for victims of the New Year's Day terrorist attack in the French Quarter.
A man drove a white pickup truck with an ISIS flag at dangerous speeds down Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more.
The French Quarter is less than three miles from Caesars Superdome, where the Saints play their home games.
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After the game between the New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome, the New Orleans Saints logo blossomed as the midfield logo. (Stephen Lu – USA Today Sports)
“Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy, and our hearts go out to the victims and survivors of the New Year's Day terrorist attacks in New Orleans,” Saints owner Gail Benson said in a statement. I’m devastated.” “As a league, our cities and teams compete at the highest level of competition and share a passionate rivalry. Our staff and players work tirelessly to achieve our goals and share victories and defeats. I will.
“But we will unite through football and stand arm in arm against hatred in all its forms. We will defeat fear and terror with unwavering determination and purpose rooted in love, compassion and kindness. I Our focus has always been on providing.'' We are grateful for our collaboration with both the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and United Way to ensure these funds reach those who need them most. ”
The field before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lou Iman image)
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The Sugar Bowl, which was played at Saints Stadium, was postponed for one day because of the attack. The stadium was filled with tight security, but that didn't stop fans from flocking to the stadium.
After the national anthem, there was a chant of “USA!” A moment of silence for the victims rang out from the crowd, which preceded the singing of the national anthem.
Security dogs and bomb-sniffing dogs monitor vehicles entering the Superdome parking lot before the Sugar Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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The Saints played their final home game of the season on December 29th. They will end the season in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers.
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