The New Orleans Saints have pledged to donate $1 million on New Year’s Day to relief efforts for the victims of the French Quarter terrorist attack.
Fourteen people were killedand dozens were injured after a man drove at dangerous speeds down Bourbon Street in a white pickup truck decorated with an ISIS flag.
The French Quarter is less than two miles from Caesars Superdome, where the Saints play their home games.
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The New Orleans Saints logo as the center field fleur-de-lis logo after the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lew-USA Today Sports)
“Our community has experienced unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken as we mourn the victims and survivors of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans,” Saints owner Gayle Benson said in a statement. “As a league, our cities and teams compete at the highest level of competition and share spirited rivalries. Our staff and players work tirelessly to achieve our goals and we share in victories and defeats.
“However, through football we are also united and stand arm in arm against all forms of hatred. We will overcome terror and fear with unwavering determination and purpose, rooted in love, compassion and kindness. Our focus has always been on providing relief quickly and effectively, and we are grateful for the partnership 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 Lew-Imagn images)
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Because of the attack the Sugar Bowlwhich was played at Saints Stadium, was postponed by a day. The stadium had increased security, but that didn’t stop fans from packing their homes.
After the national anthem, chants of “USA!” came from the crowd – a moment of silence for the victims preceded the national anthem.
Security and bomb-sniffing dogs check vehicles as they enter the Superdome parking garage prior to the Sugar Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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The Saints played their final home game of the season on December 29. They end their season in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers.
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