The Allstate Sugar Bowl is underway in New Orleans … but before the College Football Playoff between Georgia and Notre Dame kicks off, the Caesars Superdome observed a moment of silence for those lost in the Bourbon Street terror attack.
As we previously reported, the pageant was postponed a day after the tragedy … but local law enforcement officials said Thursday that the city is confident in its measures to ensure everyone in attendance is safe.
A minute of silence before Shakaraman in memory of the victims of the French quarter. pic.twitter.com/XNDgLBPOAB
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After a moment of silence in the stadium, it was followed by chants of “USA” and an emotional performance of the national anthem by the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee. Samira Miller.
After a minute’s silence in memory of yesterday’s tragic events, US chants are played, followed by the emotional Star-Spangled Banner 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sHqFnKaWqB
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Matthew TenedorioA Caesars Superdome employee was one of 14 people killed in the New Year’s Eve terror attack … and his family said working at the stadium was his dream.
There were some questions about whether the game should even be played on Thursday … in favor of the city attorney pushing it back a day out of respect for the victims involved in the attack.
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill suggests delaying the Sugar Bowl until Friday to “respect” the victims and families after the terrorist attack.
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“I think there’s a certain respect that we owe the dead, their families and the victims.” Liz Murrill said:
Eventually, the officials deemed it safe to play… and a new Sugar Bowl champion would be crowned in a few hours.
