NEW ORLEANS — Victims of the Bourbon Street attack on New Year's Day were honored and remembered by the New Orleans Police Department during a private service on Thursday. Fourteen yellow roses were laid for the victims killed in the attack. A prayer was said and brass second-line band played 'I'll Fly Away' in tribute.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick were joined by local ministers and Archbishop Gregory Aymond in a walk down Bourbon Street, the department said in a Facebook post.
"After an uplifting Second Line and the placement of 14 yellow roses-the iconic street was officially opened to pedestrians."
The service took place just before city officials reopened Bourbon Street to the public and ahead of the Sugar Bowl kickoff. Kirkpatrick announced the reopening Thursday afternoon, highlighting increased security measures.
She added that the tragedy has prompted stronger security measures, making New Orleans and the nation safer.
"We walked down this street to show honor and respect," Kirkpatrick said. "And memories will always be there. People did not die in vain."
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