Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order establishing a ten-day period of mourning to commemorate the victims of the recent New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans. The order directs state buildings to lower their flags to half-staff on specific days throughout January 2025, with each day dedicated to honoring an individual victim.
The ceremonial tribute will begin on January 6, 2025, and continue through January 17, with observations pausing during weekends. Each weekday will be dedicated to remembering one of the ten victims who lost their lives in the attack.
The executive order encourages all political subdivisions, private organizations, and educational institutions across Louisiana to participate in this tribute by lowering both United States and Louisiana state flags to half-staff during the designated period.
The schedule of remembrance includes victims from diverse backgrounds within the New Orleans community.
- Monday, January 6, 2025: In remembrance of Kareem Badawi
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025: In remembrance of Tiger Bech
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025: In remembrance of Drew Dauphin
- Thursday, January 9, 2025: In remembrance of Nikyra Dedeaux
- Friday, January 10, 2025: In remembrance of William “Billy” DiMaio
- Monday, January 13, 2025: In remembrance of Hubert Gauthreaux
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025: In remembrance of Reggie Hunter
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025: In remembrance of Nicole Perez
- Thursday, January 16, 2025: In remembrance of Terrance “Terry” Kennedy
- Friday, January 17, 2025: In remembrance of Matthew Tenedorio
State officials have indicated that the executive order may be amended as additional information becomes available. The government’s response demonstrates a coordinated effort to honor each victim individually while allowing communities across Louisiana to participate in the mourning process.
The order represents an official acknowledgment of the impact this event has had on the New Orleans community and the state as a whole, providing residents with designated days to remember and honor those who lost their lives.