The Washington Wizards held a moment of silence before their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Capital One Arena on Thursday to honor the victims of the deadly crash involving a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport. The crash occurred on Wednesday night and resulted in the deaths of all 64 people on board, including 14 members of the figure skating community.
The Wizards’ jumbotron displayed a message expressing their condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as their gratitude to the first responders who worked tirelessly to rescue anyone who may have survived the crash and recover the bodies from the Potomac River.
The Washington Commanders and Washington Nationals also paid tribute to the victims and showed their support for the first responders who were involved in the rescue efforts.