Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has contributed a jersey and conveyed a heartfelt message to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the Catholic mother tragically killed during the mass shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade. In his message, Butker expressed deep sorrow for Lisa’s untimely death and condemned the senseless violence that took her life. He extended prayers for justice to prevail and for the perpetrators to be held accountable.
Lopez-Galvan, an active member of Sacred Heart Guadalupe Church and a mother of two, was wearing a Harrison Butker jersey when she lost her life during the chaotic incident at the parade celebrating the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. Butker, known for his public commitment to the Catholic faith, learned about Lopez-Galvan’s fandom and sent the family a jersey along with a personal message. He expressed his honor in providing a jersey for her burial and emphasized the personal connection he felt knowing she shared his faith.
Butker, who often shares about his Catholic faith, stated that learning about Lopez-Galvan’s admiration made the tragedy even more personal for him. He assured the family of his ongoing prayers for healing and for the repose of Lisa’s soul as they navigate the challenging aftermath.
Lopez-Galvan’s family had expressed the desire for her to be laid to rest in a white Butker jersey similar to the one she wore at the parade. Struggling to find a replica, a plea on social media eventually reached Butker’s attention, prompting him to provide the family with the requested jersey and a heartfelt message.
Despite the family’s mourning and numerous injuries sustained during the incident, Butker pledged to continue supporting them through prayer. The funeral events, including an evening visitation and a Mass, were open to the public, with burial designated for family only. Fellow parishioners remember Lopez-Galvan as an amazing, joy-filled person who was the “life of the party” in any setting.
