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AROUND THIS WHILE HONORING THEM. IN THE SAME TOKEN. YEAH, I MEAN, RANDI THE MESSAGE IS WE WILL NEVER FORGET. ALSO TERRORISM. I’M SO SORRY. DID NOT WIN. THIS IS WHAT IS BEING WRITTEN ON THE WALLS WHERE THAT TRAGIC ATTACK HAPPENED AND KILLED 14 PEOPLE. AND SIR, I SEE THAT YOU’RE WRITING THIS. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO COME OUT HERE TODAY TO DO THIS? TERRIBLE. DIDN’T WIN. I’M FROM THE SEVENTH WARD OF NEW ORLEANS AND OUR CITY. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. NEVER. 315 IN THE MORNING, MY FAMILY CHECKED ON ME. IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME THAT WAS A MOTHER. YOU KNOW, I MEAN, US NEW ORLEANIANS, WE KNOW JUST WE KNOW WHAT TRAGEDY HAPPENS HERE. PEOPLE COME TOGETHER. BUT TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THIS, YOU JUST NEVER EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN. EXACTLY. THAT’S WHY THIS MADE US STRONGER. YOU DIDN’T WIN, TARA. YOU JUST MADE US STRONGER. MATTHEW WAS A FRIEND. AND I MEAN, THIS IS WHAT CONTINUES TO COME IN. SIR. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES. JUST TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE WAY. BUT, I MEAN, GUYS, YOU CAN SEE HERE MORE PEOPLE ARE COMING IN, FILING IN, SHOWING THEIR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES. AND I MEAN JUST SO MUCH EMOTION IS COMING THROUGH THIS. YOU CAN SEE MORE WORDS ARE BEING WRITTEN OVER HERE AS WELL AS WE WALK ON THROUGH. SO I’M GOING TO KEEP ON WALKING AND TALKING GUYS. BUT I MEAN, YOU’RE HEARING STAR SPANGLED BANNER IN THE BACKGROUND AS PEOPLE ARE PAINTING THESE ON THE WALLS HERE SAYING, WE WILL NEV
Prince William expresses sadness at death of his former nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday that they are supporting the family of 31-year-old Edward Pettifer, including helping them through the process of returning his body to the U.K. Pettifer, who is from west London, is the final victim to be identified.In a statement on social media, the Prince of Wales said he and his wife, Catherine, were “shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack."Pettifer was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was the nanny for both William and his brother, Prince Harry, between 1993 and 1999, which included time after the death of their mother Princess Diana in 1997. Legge-Bourke, who is also known as Alexandra Pettifer, was regularly photographed with Diana.British media also reported that King Charles III is said to be deeply saddened by the news and that he has sent his condolences to Pettifer's family.In a statement, Pettifer’s family said they were “devastated at the tragic news of Ed‘s death” and described him as “a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many.”“We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost their family members due to this terrible attack,” the family added.The U.K.’s Foreign Office also said it was supporting Pettifer's family and was in contact with U.S. authorities.Authorities say 14 people were killed and about 30 were injured in the attack early Wednesday by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former Army soldier who posted several videos on his Facebook hours before the attack previewing the violence he would unleash and proclaiming his support for the Islamic State militant group. The coroner’s office listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as “blunt force injuries.”Jabbar, 42, was fatally shot in a firefight with police at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday that they are supporting the family of 31-year-old Edward Pettifer, including helping them through the process of returning his body to the U.K. Pettifer, who is from west London, is the final victim to be identified.
In a statement on social media, the Prince of Wales said he and his wife, Catherine, were “shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack."
Pettifer was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was the nanny for both William and his brother, Prince Harry, between 1993 and 1999, which included time after the death of their mother Princess Diana in 1997. Legge-Bourke, who is also known as Alexandra Pettifer, was regularly photographed with Diana.
British media also reported that King Charles III is said to be deeply saddened by the news and that he has sent his condolences to Pettifer's family.
In a statement, Pettifer’s family said they were “devastated at the tragic news of Ed‘s death” and described him as “a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many.”
“We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost their family members due to this terrible attack,” the family added.
The U.K.’s Foreign Office also said it was supporting Pettifer's family and was in contact with U.S. authorities.
Authorities say 14 people were killed and about 30 were injured in the attack early Wednesday by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former Army soldier who posted several videos on his Facebook hours before the attack previewing the violence he would unleash and proclaiming his support for the Islamic State militant group. The coroner’s office listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as “blunt force injuries.”
Jabbar, 42, was fatally shot in a firefight with police at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
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