Before Super bowl Lix between the Chiefs of Kansas City and the Eagles of Philadelphia launched, the legends of the NFL Michael Strahan and Tom Brady, wearing “Nola Strong” and Lafd shirts, spent time remembering people lost during recent tragedies across the country. The two walked in rue Bourbon, the scene of a mortal attack where a man intentionally led a truck to the popular street and animated in January.
Strahan, Brady and others went down to the emblematic street, while showing support for people affected and praising the city’s resilience.
“Here, on Bourbon Street, always the heart and soul of New Orleans, this year began with a terrorist attack that tried to break his mind,” Strahan started.
“But the resilience of New Orleans is equaled by the determination of our country, when the tragedy strikes that we do not separate, we meet, we raise ourselves above and never let evil win,” said Brady.
Strahan continued: “While we are preparing for the biggest day of sport, we meet with heavy hearts for our family and friends, from North Carolina to Los Angeles, from Washington DC to Philadelphia, including the latter months we have left into account that we have never imagined. “
Brady concluded the feeling, saying: “But in the moments when the heads are broken and hope feels lost, something powerful always increases: the American spirit of courage, generosity and unity.”
Grammy Award and former Super Bowl half-time spectator Lady Gaga sat down a piano to interpret “Hold My Hand” to honor those who are lost in recent tragedies.
Here is an overview of the full performance:
“Tonight, we meet, because it is who we are and that is what we do,” said Strahan immediately after the performance, welcoming all at the Super Bowl Lix.
