Over the holidays while my sister was in Orlando visiting we went to the Pulse Nightclub which is now a memorial site to honor the memory of the 49 victims killed in one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history. The City of Orlando recently announced that they are purchasing the property to turn it into an official memorial site.
Here are some photos of what the site currently looks like and I plan to return when it is transformed into an official memorial.
It was a senseless and sad attack against the LGBT community and way too close to home for us who live in Orlando. I myself have been to the nightclub twice before in the past and it was such a fun place to enjoy a night out on the town. We need more love and less hate in this world!
The latest news this week is that Omar Mateen's widow has been arrested for obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting Mateen's support to ISIS.
These pictures are amazing symbols of hope. Thanks for sharing. I'm interested to see what comes of the arrest...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great message. I love when inspiring public art comes from horrible tragedies like this - it gives all of us hope and honors the dead.
ReplyDeleteLove that the city is going to purchase the property and make it a memorial. Such a tragic and senseless act, but I'm glad Orlando is looking forward and banding together!
ReplyDeleteI still get so sad when I think of this tragedy. These images are beautiful. Thank you for spreading love!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you were able to visit the memorial. It really is so sad that all of that happened, and I hope that we continue to show more love in the world instead of hate!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that the city is going to turn it into an official memorial and so nice that you guys were able to visit!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't been down to the memorial, I feel like I wouldn't be able to hold it together. But your pictures are gorgeous and I'm so glad it's turned into such a great remembrance of the lives lost that day. <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that the city is going to turn it in to a memorial. I get chills every time I see someone's pictures or remember what happened. I despise ignorance and having a few best friends in the LGBT community it makes me sick what happened. Thank you for sharing your visit- beautiful way to honor the lives lost.
ReplyDeletei am glad you got to go! i heard they actually didnt end up selling to the city after all and they don't want to - it'll be interesting to see what actually happens there. still makes me so sad - feels like it was just yesterday!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
That's really awesome that they've made it into a place of love and remembrance. Such beautiful memorials to drown such hateful events. I live close to San Bernardino and can't believe it's already been a year since the shootings there. Sad that this is happening all over the country :(
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