Published 18:52 IST, December 10th 2019

Warriors make a touching gesture; invite Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims to a game

Warriors' coach Steve Kerr’s father, who was the former president of the American University of Beirut, was assassinated during his tenure. Read more.

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Warriors me a special gesture by inviting a group of shootout survivors in ir clash against Memphis Grizzlies. victims of Gilroy Garlic Festival also got opportunity to watch pregame shootaround on  courtside. gesture from Warriors meant a lot to some victims as match was first time y were present at Chase Center. Gabriella Gaus, one of survivors of Santa Cruz, stated that it’s a little intimidating for her to be in a crowded place after incident. However, it makes her feel safe kwing that y are being escorted.

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Steve Kerr H Some Words to Say

Gabriella was hit by a back injury and was shot in her shoulders. She ran towards parking lot during shootout. She recently underwent successful surgery after incident. survivor group got an opportunity to meet Warriors coach - Steve Kerr. Kerr’s far, who was former president of American University of Beirut, was assassinated during his tenure. Steve was very vocal about imposing stricter rules over gun laws. 

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Steve Kerr ded that  government officials need to realize that safety of citizens is more important than money received from NRA. Edward Lujan, whose volunteering helped shootout victims, called Kerr a humbling person.  Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, which occurred in July, saw three people de and more than 12 people get injured.

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