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‘Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans is doing its part to make sure New Orleans' first responders and their equipment are ready for hurricane season.
This is the annual 'Blessing of the Fleet' event at the New Orleans Police Department's 'Special Operations Division' on Tchoupitoulas Street.
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Archbishop Gregory Aymond blessed first responders from multiple agencies. The archbishop also recognized the agencies for their response to other disasters throughout the year, including the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.
'They're humans, and they risk their lives, like they did on Jan. 1 and throughout the hurricane season, especially after a hurricane. So we very much depend on them and expertise. We need them, and that's what we want to say today: we not only need you, but we pray for God's protection upon you and all that you do,' said Aymond.
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'Blessing of the Fleet' ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season
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