The woman who lost her life in the Super Bowl parade shooting last week will be laid to rest in a Harrison Butker jersey that the Chiefs star personally gave to her family himself.
Lisa Lopez-Galvan had considered the kicker her favorite player … and when she was tragically shot and killed while celebrating his most recent championship at Kansas City’s title parade on Feb. 14, she was actually wearing his white No. 7 uniform.
Her family said on social media they wanted to bury her in a new Butker jersey to pay homage to her fandom … although they were apparently having some trouble finding the item ahead of her funeral services on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24.
Turns out, though, as soon as Butker was made aware of their request … he jumped into action and got a fresh uniform delivered their way.
In a statement following his kind gesture, he said he was heartbroken over the situation … and praying for her grieving family.
“Murder is a sin that cries out to God for vengeance and I pray the men involved in this tragedy will be brought to justice,” said Butker, who made four key field goals in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win over the 49ers on Feb. 11.
“Hearing that she was a fan of my outspokenness for our shared Catholic Faith makes this even more personal. I am honored to provide a jersey to the family for her to wear. While the family is mourning their loss and grappling with their numerous injuries, I will continue to pray for their healing and the repose of Lisa’s soul.”
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According to officials, Galvan was struck by stray gunfire after a violent argument between several groups of people broke out near where she was celebrating. Prosecutors have charged two adult males with murder in connection with her death.
She was just 43 years old.
