In the resolve to remember and honor those lost in the tragic events of January 1, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has announced the formation of the French Quarter Terrorism Attack Memorial Commission. According to a report by WDSU, the executive order by Gov. Landry is the state's response to the terror attack that shook Bourbon Street, resulting in the loss of 14 lives and leaving 35 others injured.
The commission, as gathered from statements by WWLTV, will meet monthly and include public input in its mission to recommend a fitting memorial site within a year's time. Despite the donation of time, Gov. Landry said, "This senseless act of violence has shattered lives and shaken our State. We grieve with the families and friends of the victims and stand united in our resolve to remember and honor them."
In acknowledging the makeshift tributes that have sprung up as a testament to the city's grief and solidarity, Gov. Landry affirmed the commitment to creating a lasting space for remembrance. "This Commission is committed to ensuring that the victims of January 1st are never forgotten," he stated, a sentiment highlighted by Fox8Live. "Through a permanent memorial, we will honor their lives and create a lasting place of remembrance, resilience, and unity for years to come."
The attack left 15 people dead, including the suspect, and impacted many more. With the Presbytere Museum temporarily housing the impromptu memorial set up before Mardi Gras, the city has been carrying a weight of loss and the hope to commemorate the strength of the community. On Bourbon Street, a growing memorial marks remembrance in the city that refuses to forget its people, underscoring the need for a singular and permanent memorial to this effect, as chronicled by Fox8Live.
