Kareem Badawi, who graduated from Episcopal in Baton Rouge and went to the University of Alabama was a trusted friend and selfless teammate, people who knew him said.

Malek said he wants Kareem to be remembered as the most-liked guy in the room, everyone’s favorite person. And judging by the turnout at his funeral, he certainly was. Malek was also in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve and said it all changed when Kareem’s brother asked for help to find him.

Vigil for Bourbon Street victims planned for Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Baton Rouge community is mourning the loss of those killed in the New Orleans attack. A prayer for the family and friends of Reggie Hunter was held on Friday night, January 3, on Plank and Evangeline.