Louisiana Remembers Brandon Taylor
Jan 21, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Louisiana is remembering 43-year-old Brandon Taylor, a victim of the Jan. 1 attack on Bourbon Street.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a period of mourning ordering that all flags over state buildings be flown at half-staff.
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Taylor, from Harvey, was a skilled musician. He was known to enjoy time with his family.
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In a Sunday news conference, Landry reported that Taylor's fiancée, Heather, who was with him during the attack, described him as a unique man.
Louisiana State Superintendent Cade Brumley also asked school systems to consider a moment of silence at 9 a.m. during the period of mourning.
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The New Orleans Police Department and the Archdiocese of New Orleans will ring the bells of St. Louis Cathedral every day through Jan. 23, between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to honor and remember the lives lost and those affected by the terror attack.
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