ORLANDO, Fla. – Monday marks six months since the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub. For many, it is a day of remembrance and reflection.
On the morning of June 12 gunman Omar Mateen opened fire inside the nightclub, killing 49 people and injuring 53. The mass shooting was the largest in U.S. history.
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Members of the community took to social media Monday to honor the lives lost, and to remember the event that changed Orlando forever.
On the 6th month anniversary of the Pulse terror attack that took 49 innocent lives, we remember & pray for each victim & their families.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) December 12, 2016
We will never forget what happened here 6 months ago or the 49 lost. 💔 #Pulse
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) December 12, 2016
Love defeats hate.
Light conquers darkness. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/nHJELcLcDA
We will never forget you. ❤️💛💚💙💜#OrlandoUnited https://t.co/SaebJnzl05 pic.twitter.com/mycdRwt0p5
— Orange County FL (@OrangeCoFL) December 12, 2016
Today is six months since the Pulse tragedy. I am so proud that we haven't been defined by hate. We've been defined by love and compassion.
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) December 12, 2016
— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) December 1, 2016
Sixth months later. We are still #OrlandoUnited. pic.twitter.com/JeeIwiGwir
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) December 12, 2016
Tonight we remember… #OrlandoStrong #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/fqtkMVijjP
— ICON Park (@iconparkorlando) December 12, 2016
Love defeats hate❤
— Downtown Orlando (@DWNTWN_ORLANDO) December 12, 2016
We continue to remember those affected by the Pulse tragedy. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/FT1DNWV5At
This morning was very emotional. To the beautiful 49 we will never forget and continue to keep your pulse... https://t.co/67BrLUeu3f
— Pulse Orlando (@pulseorlando) December 12, 2016
The OCSO pauses to remember the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy who lost their lives six months ago today. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/iDgaww63cs
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) December 12, 2016
Join @OrangeCoFL and @citybeautiful for a special six-month ceremony to #RememberThe49 this Monday 12/12. https://t.co/2aLKL1BnQk pic.twitter.com/xdrmgppNvu
— UCF (@UCF) December 10, 2016