During the Kansas City Chiefs’ celebrations at the White House, President Biden also took time to commemorate how the team helped others during the tragic mass shooting at their Super Bowl parade.
One woman was killed and 22 people were injured in the shooting that sent people fleeing the city’s Union Station moments after celebrations ended.
Biden commemorated the life of Lisa López-Galván, who died in the shooting, while also honoring the Chiefs for their actions in helping others.
“We saw pride give way to tragedy,” Biden said Friday. ‘A beloved mother, local DJ, was shot dead. Dozens of people were injured.
“In the midst of chaos, this team stepped forward again.”
While honoring the Kansas City Chiefs, President Biden praised them for their actions during the tragic shooting at their Super Bowl parade that left one dead and 22 others injured.
All of the Kansas City Chiefs, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, attended the event.
“Trey (Smith) helped get people to safety,” Biden continued. ‘James, who lost his own father to gun violence and assured the children they would be fine.
‘One teenager remembers Coach Reid giving him a hug and telling him “just breathe, just breathe.”
‘A boy was separated from his father, Clyde helped protect him from harm. Clyde is exceptional. This team is exceptional.”
While it wasn’t mentioned during Biden’s speech, the team did more than just help people while the shooting was happening — they also helped afterward.
Star tight end Travis Kelce donated $100,000 to two children injured in the shooting, while his quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, donated $50,000 to the local United Way fund.
Even Harrison Butker, the team’s kicker who has been in the headlines for a controversial speech he gave, donated a shirt to López-Galván’s family so they could wear them at the funeral.
Two adults and two juveniles have been charged in connection with the shooting. The adults have been charged with murder.