Orlando remembers 9 years after Pulse tragedy

ORLANDO, Fla. – Community members and city officials on Thursday are honoring the lives of 49 people that were taken nine years ago in a mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub.

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This year, Orlando is one step closer to creating a permanent memorial in honor of the 49 who were killed in the shooting on June 12, 2016.

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On June 12, 2016, at 2:02 a.m., our community was forever impacted after 49 angels were taken and dozens of others were injured in a mass shooting during Latin Night at Pulse, a safe and inclusive LGBTQIA+ nightclub, located just south of downtown Orlando. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

Since that tragic day, we have focused on supporting the victims and their families, as well as healing and uniting our community with love and compassion.

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The city will host a remembrance ceremony Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Orlando in downtown. The ceremony will include the reading of the names of the 49, the tolling of 49 bells, remarks from family members and survivors and other performances.

Click here for more details and for livestream information.

As the city marks another year since the tragedy, here are the statements and messages provided by officials and agencies:

See the latest in the development of a permanent Pulse Memorial by clicking here.