Saints defensive end Cam Jordan was all over New Orleans celebrating Super Bowl LIX in his city.
But one special event was at the USAA Salute to Service Lounge in the Super Bowl Experience. He gave a chalk talk to fans, signed autographs and took photos. Two Saints fans flew all the way from Germany to be a part of the festivities.
The highlight of the day was when the 8-time Pro Bowler partnered with USAA and the Wounded Warriors Project to surprise U.S. Army Reserve veteran Sgt. Keara Torkelson with tickets to the Super Bowl. She is from Kansas City and a Chiefs fan. Patrick Mahomes and company were attempting to make history by winning their third straight championship.
"It's a huge honor and I was so shocked and I don't even..." Torkelson told Kick The Concrete after meeting Jordan. "There's still so many feelings flooding through me right now and it's hard to even absorb."
In 2009, Torkelson was preparing for deployment to Iraq when she was shot twice in the Fort Hood attack. She received a Purple Heart and has spent much of her time supporting fellow veterans.
Jordan has several family members in the military, including his grandfather, who served in the U.S. Army. He was in awe of Torkelson's "grit and attitude."
"For her to be here is nothing short of grace by any means," Jordan told media after the surprise. "... For her to able to walk in here and experience this, I'm just excited to be a part of it."
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