On New Year, around 3:15 am, people were celebrating on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Out of nowhere, a US Army veteran from Texas, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove through the crowd. I created carnage, leaving havoc in the aftermath. Now, the NFL team of the city, the Saints owner Gayle Benson, displayed her support.

She already runs the Gayle and Tom Benson Disaster Relief Fund to help people trapped in such life-altering situations. In the wake of the New Year terrorist attack, she hoped for a better future and said, “In the wake of the tragic events on Bourbon Street this New Year’s, we are fully committed to supporting the victims and their families. It is our collective responsibility to support our community in times of hardship, and I will continue to stand with New Orleans as we heal together.“

The franchise is mourning the death of their cameraman, Matthew Tenederio. He was a part of the Saints production team at Caesars Superdome and loved by all. The team posted a message on Instagram with a tribute to their employee and other victims.

Gayle Benson donated $1.25 million in July. While she prepares to help in any way she can, more people from the NFL world are coming up to help. Saints DE Cam Jordan donated $25,000 to the New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund. Additionally, former NFL star Antonio Brown also launched a GoFundMe account that raised $3,500 in the first few hours.

After the attack, there was confusion everywhere. Even those who were watching it on TV were worried about their families. Some of them belonged to the NFL franchise too.

Gayle Benson’s team HC reveals horrifying moments during the terrorist attack

Saints HC Darren Rizzi also talked about those moments on Thursday. Visibly shocked with pain and anguish on his face, the HC mentioned he lost his friends in the 9/11 attacks. So he was reminded of those moments when he saw the disturbing visuals. While talking about a personal situation, he said, “I want to say it hits home with me personally because I have five children between the ages of 17-26. And I could tell you early this morning, first thing I thought it was my own son (who) was out last night for new year’s eve in this community.”

He also revealed that just last week, his daughter was in the French quarter. With a heavy sigh, the head coach added, “My daughter was home just last week. It was down the French Quarter, you know, this hits home.” While Gayle Benson has come forward to help, the situation is tragic.

It might take some time for the situation to become normal again. However, the NFL world is united to help those affected. It’s the solidarity that will benefit everyone.