He Didn’t Post a Thing — But What Nick Bosa Did for Minneapolis’ Grieving Families Says Everything

Minneapolis, MN – August 28, 2025

Morning prayers turned to chaos on August 27 when gunfire tore through the windows of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Children were gathered for one of their first school masses when the unthinkable happened.

Two young lives, just 8 and 10 years old, were lost instantly. Seventeen others — including 14 children — were rushed to hospitals. Doctors at Hennepin Healthcare reported multiple critical cases, while Children’s Minnesota confirmed they were treating seven victims.

Police identified the shooter as 20-year-old Robin Westman, who entered the church grounds armed with a rifle, pistol, and revolver. He fired into the sanctuary before taking his own life. Authorities called the act “cowardly and deliberate,” aimed at the most innocent.

Mayor Jacob Frey declared, “This wasn’t just a tragedy, it was an attack on children and faith itself.” Governor Tim Walz called it “one of the darkest days in Minnesota’s history.” Amid the grief, one NFL superstar chose not to post a word — but to act.

Nick Bosa, the defensive cornerstone of the San Francisco 49ers, stayed silent on social media. No hashtags. No staged photos. Instead, he quietly stepped in to ease the unimaginable burden families were facing.

Through official parish and school relief funds, Bosa covered funeral expenses for the two children lost. Sources confirmed he also directed support for hospital costs and trauma counseling for the injured and their families.

At the growing memorial outside the church, observers noticed a bouquet of white roses left without a name. Later, church staff revealed they were sent by Bosa, with a handwritten note tucked inside: “With love, strength, and prayers — NB97.”

Beyond financial support, Bosa pledged to fund long-term mental health counseling for survivors. He contacted hospital staff directly, asking how he could serve, never how he would be recognized. His actions remained invisible until staff themselves shared their gratitude.

Community leaders confirmed he is now working with local organizations to strengthen school safety and fund anti-violence programs. The goal wasn’t headlines — it was to ensure children can pray, learn, and live without fear.

One priest who received his quiet help put it simply: “He didn’t ask about cameras. He only asked how he could help.” That humility left families in tears.

For 49ers fans, Nick Bosa’s response is a reminder that greatness isn’t only measured in sacks or tackles. Sometimes, true power is found in compassion, carried out quietly, when the world is hurting most.