By Wealthy McKay
(Reuters) -Fourteen folks had been killed and 30 had been injured after a U.S. Military veteran, who additionally died, with an ISIS flag on his truck swerved round makeshift obstacles and plowed into revelers in New Orleans’ crowded French Quarter on New Yr’s Day.
Authorities launched a listing of the victims, with one unidentified lady and in addition one international nationwide whose title was withheld by the coroner, however recognized by the British press.
Particulars of the victims come from interviews with households, media and social media accounts.
NICOLE PEREZ
Nicole Perez, 28, of Metairie, Louisiana, had simply gotten a promotion, was transferring into a brand new condominium and was instructing her 4-year-old son to learn earlier than she was killed within the assault, Kimberly Usher, her boss, advised Reuters.
Usher, who owns the New Orleans-area deli the place Perez
labored, recounted that Perez would generally deliver her son to
work and play spelling video games with him. Usher described Perez as
a hard-working mom and a devoted worker.
“She was just getting a new apartment, so her and her son
were about to start their new life,” Usher stated. “And now that’s
no more.”
MARTIN “TIGER” BECH
Martin Tiger Bech, 27, a local of close by Lafayette, Louisiana and just lately a New York Metropolis resident, was a Princeton College graduate, in response to Marty Cannon, the principal at the highschool Bech attended.
Cannon described Bech, who performed soccer at Princeton, as
an unusual mind and athlete.
“I’ve seen a lot of great athletes, but there are things
that Tiger could do on the football field that I never saw
anyone else do,” Cannon stated.
“He was just a guy of tremendous depth as well. He was
smart, he was an intellectual, just an impressive guy.”
Bech, who labored in finance in New York, was in New Orleans for the vacations, Cannon stated.
NIKYRA CHEYENNE DEDEAUX
Nikyra Dedeaux, 18, an aspiring nurse from Gulfport, Mississippi, was set to start a nursing program later in January
at Blue Cliff School. She was in New Orleans celebrating New Yr with a cousin and a pal, the Instances-Picayune newspaper stated, citing associates of the sufferer.
Melissa Dedeaux, whom the Instances-Picayune recognized as
Nikyra’s mom, wrote on Fb (NASDAQ:), “When your parents say don’t go anywhere please listen to them. My baby is gone y’all. my baby is gone, she is no longer with us.”
REGGIE HUNTER
Reggie Hunter, 37, of Prairieville, Louisiana, was a father of two, the Instances-Picayune reported, citing a cousin of the sufferer, Shirell Jackson.
The newspaper reported that Hunter, a warehouse supervisor,
took pleasure within the educational achievements of his eldest son, who
was of college age, and he loved figuring out with mates and
household.
MATTHEW TENEDORIO
Matthew Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician at
New Orleans’ Caesars (NASDAQ:) Superdome stadium, whose handle was listed in Picayune, Mississippi.
His household wrote on a GoFundMe web page that he was a
beloved son, brother, uncle and pal, with a “laid-back spirit
and infectious laughter.”
At his job on the stadium, “he played a crucial role in
creating memorable experiences for countless fans and event-goers,” his household wrote.
His cousin, Christina Colgan Bounds, stated on a Fb
submit that “You always gave the best hugs and had the biggest
smile when you walked in a room. We will miss you forever cous.”
KAREEM BADAWI
Kareem Badawi, 23, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was a scholar on the College of Alabama, his father, Belal Badawi, stated in a Fb submit.
“It is with great sadness and grief, and with hearts
satisfied with Allah’s decision and destiny, I announce the
death of my son,” his father posted on Fb. “We ask Allah
Almighty to shower his mercy on him, and give us patience and
strength to overcome.”
HUBERT GAUTHREAUX
Hubert Gauthreaux, 21, of Gretna, Louisiana, graduated from the Archbishop Shaw Excessive College in New Orleans in 2021, in response to a submit on the varsity’s Fb web page.
“We are asking the entire Archbishop Shaw family to pray
for the repose of Hubert’s soul, his family and friends during
this difficult time, and all those affected by this tragedy,”
the varsity stated on its Fb web page.
ANDREW DAUPHIN
Andrew “Drew” Dauphin, 26, of Montgomery, Alabama, was a 2023 graduate of Auburn College, the varsity’s president Christopher Roberts stated on Fb.
Roberts wrote, “Words cannot convey the sorrow the
Auburn Family feels for Drew’s family and friends during this
unimaginably difficult time. Our thoughts are with the Dauphin
family and the families of all the victims of this senseless
tragedy.”
Dozens of well-wishers posting on the positioning included
Deavin Willett, who wrote, “He was so loved and this is such a
tragic loss to all who had the pleasure of knowing him!”
EDWARD PETTIFER
Edward Pettifer, 31, a British nationwide from London, who was visiting New Orleans for the New Yr’s Eve vacation was amongst these killed within the truck assault, the BBC reported. Pettifer’s title was not launched by the New Orleans coroner, citing pending worldwide arraignments.
The BBC and a number of media report that he had ties with the British Royal household by means of his step-mother who labored for the royals within the Nineties as a nanny for Prince William and Prince Harry.
William and his spouse, Kate Middleton, posted an announcement on social media on Saturday mourning the lack of Pettifer.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack,” the assertion learn, in response to the Instances-Picayune and different media.
WILLIAM DIMAIO
William Dimaio, 25, of Holmdel, New Jersey, was identified in his group as a standout athlete, son and brother.
“Billy had a smile that could light up a room, and his laughter was truly infectious,” DiMaio’s mother and father, Invoice and Tracie DiMaio, stated in an announcement to the media.
“His energetic personality inspired everyone around him. He cared for others more than himself and, as the oldest brother to Samantha and Anthony, held a unique and irreplaceable role in their lives as well as cousins and friends. He will be dearly missed.”
He was a 2022 graduate from Chestnut Hill School the place he was midfielder on the lacrosse staff.
BRANDON TAYLOR
Brandon Taylor, 43, of Harvey, Louisiana, was a quiet lover of music and a restaurant prepare dinner who was about to be married, his household advised NOLA.com, and he glided by the nickname “Lazy” when he was rapping.
Taylor was out together with his fiancée, Heather Genusa, 38, and standing close to a growth raise parked on Bourbon Avenue when the pickup truck crashed into him, media reported.
“No one should ever have to die like that,” Genusa advised the media. “He didn’t deserve it,” she stated, including that he was the final sufferer hit, and that they had been close to the truck when there was a hail of bullets from the police, as she prayed.
TERRANCE KENNEDY
Terrence Kennedy, 63, of New Orleans, was born and raised amongst 9 siblings within the metropolis he liked and was remembered for his kindness and massive coronary heart, his household advised an area NBC affiliate.
Kennedy liked sports activities, together with the New Orleans Saints, his sister, Jacqueline Kennedy, advised the information station, however his favourite staff was the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“My brother was a very kind, sweet and loving person. He had a big heart,” Jacqueline Kennedy stated. “He would do anything for anyone. He never met a stranger.”
ELLIOT WILKINSON
Elliot Wilkinson, 40, initially of Sidell, Louisiana, was going by means of arduous instances and was homeless, and had just lately been launched from jail, CNN and different media reported.
His older brother, Cecil Wilkinson, shared an announcement on Fb saying his “little brother” was liked and can actually be missed.”
“I do know life was arduous for you at instances,” he wrote. “However I wasn’t anticipating to get the cellphone name this morning you was one among them that bought hit in New Orleans within the French Quarter.”
