The New Year’s Day tragedy in New Orleans claimed 15 lives, leaving families shattered and a city in mourning. Among the victims were a former Princeton football star, an aspiring nurse, a dedicated mother, and others whose stories paint a picture of hope, love, and loss. Family members have come forward to identify the victims, sharing heart-wrenching tributes to their loved ones. From a young woman ready to embark on her nursing career to a father who cherished family time, the victims’ stories reveal lives abruptly interrupted.
