DeBlasio needs to keep out of the limelight and work diligently behind closed doors to repair the damage he has done. Making a public show, whether sincere or not, rubs salt in the wound. He can’t take back his words, which were hurtful and inflammatory, but he can take a back seat for the time being and allow emotions to cool. I don’t expect him to do that, but it would be best in the long run.
He visited the Ramos family and they were gracious. My bet is he would have visited the Liu family as well, but was rebuffed. We’ll find out.
Liu had only been married for two months...so probably just a widow and parents, or maybe no parents here.