“In my heart, he is here with us today in spirit. There are moments that I feel Will with me and our family, and he is here today. He is here with us right now, just as proud as ever.”
Racquel Smith provided emotional, heartfelt words Friday at Chateau Golf and Country Club during the Saints Hall of Fame induction ceremony, her first public offerings since April 9, the night her husband, former Saints defensive end Will Smith, was killed.
Smith was the lone inductee this year. Hokie Gajan, the former Saints player, scout and radio color analyst, also was honored posthumously with the Joe Gemelli “Fleur De Lis Award.