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Local, state and national officials react to the fifth anniversary of the June 2016 massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, when a gunman killed 49 people, mostly Latinos.
The Orange Avenue bar was a nightclub known for its drag shows and “Latin Nights” with bachata.
One of the few places where Latinos from the LGBTQ community could feel at home.
Pulse Nightclub owner Barbara Poma, who is now CEO of the OnePulse Foundation, said the problem of gun violence and hate has only gotten worse in recent years.
Poma told CNN that she had created Pulse Nightclub as a safe and happy space for the LGBTQ + community, a place where they could bring their parents.
She said the victims that night included parents who were there with their LGBTQ + children.
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Poma stated that it is an honor to meet all the victims through their families.
On this fifth anniversary, Poma will spend the afternoon with the survivors and the families of the victims, before the event commemorating the victims at the Pulse Interim Memorial.
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These are some reactions on social networks to the fifth anniversary of the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub club.
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US President Joe Biden shared the following message on Twitter: “Five years ago, we suffered the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ + community in our history.
In a matter of minutes, Pulse Nightclub went from being a place of acceptance and joy to a place of indescribable pain.
As we remember those we lost, we must recommit to honoring them with actions. "
Five years ago, we suffered the deadliest attack affecting the LGBTQ + community in our history.
Within minutes, Pulse Nightclub turned from a place of acceptance and joy to a place of unspeakable pain.
As we remember those we lost, we must recommit to honoring them with action.
- President Biden (@POTUS) June 12, 2021
The Pulse Orlando account wrote the following message and invited people to join the virtual event at 7:00 pm (Miami time) to commemorate the 5 years of the Pluse tragedy: “Today we remember the 49 Angels, we honor to the survivors and the brave first aid and trauma teams who sacrificed so much to save so many.
Today we remember the 49 Angels, honor the survivors and the brave first responders and trauma teams who sacrificed so much to save so many.
Please watch the Five-Year Remembrance at 7 pm EST on our YouTube Channel.
https://t.co/WiwwTPceEJ # Pulse5YearsLater # Pulse5YearsAfter pic.twitter.com/wX7HukvQnY
- Pulse Orlando (@pulseorlando) June 12, 2021
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) that fights for the rights of the LGBTQ community wrote on Twitter: “1,826 days have passed.
1,826 days since a gunman killed 49 innocent people at Pulse in Orlando.
However, Congress has not implemented common sense gun safety legislation.
The organization also shared photos of those killed during the shooting.
It has been 1,826 days.
1,826 days since a gunman killed 49 innocent people at Pulse in Orlando.
Yet Congress has failed to implement commonsense gun safety legislation.
How can that be?
We continue to demand change and #HonorThemWithAction.
# Pulse5YearsLater
- Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) June 12, 2021
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer wrote on Twitter: “Our community will always remember the 49 angels that were taken on this day five years ago.
We send our love to their families, friends and all those who lost someone special to them on June 12, 2016 ».
Our community will always remember the 49 angels taken on this day five years ago.
We send our love to their families, friends and all those who lost someone special to them on June 12, 2016. pic.twitter.com/zC1sOobvKG
- Major Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) June 12, 2021
Orange County Sheriff and former Orlando Police Department Chief John Mina wrote on Twitter: “Today 5 years ago our community was devastated by the Pulse tragedy.
49 lost angels.
We continue to support and pray for their family and friends.
Love conquers hatred, light conquers darkness ».
5 years ago today our community was devastated by the tragedy at Pulse.
49 angels lost.
We continue to support and pray for their families and friends.
Love defeats hate, light defeats the darkness.
#Press #WeWillNotLetHateWin pic.twitter.com/rmJcW68GK8
- Sheriff John Mina (@SheriffMina) June 12, 2021
The Orange County Sheriff's Office shared a tweet that reads: "We will never forget what happened here on June 12, 2016."
We will never forget what happened here on June 12, 2016. @ PulseOrlando # NeverForget # Rememberthe49 # LoveWins # pulse5yearslater #rememberpulse # pulse5years after pic.twitter.com/JDiOE7Nw2V
- Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) June 12, 2021
The Orlando Police Department shared a series of photos on Twitter and wrote: “HONORING THE 49: This morning, Deputy Chief Jim Young joined
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioners Gray, Ortiz, Sheehan and Stuart and the Department Orlando Fire Department to pay their respects to the lives lost during Pulse 5 years ago at a private memorial ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery.
🕊HONORING THE 49: This morning Deputy Chief Jim Young joined @orlandomayor, Commissioners Gray, Ortiz, Sheehan, & Stuart & @OrlandoFireDept in paying their respects to the lives lost during Pulse 5 years ago in a private remembrance ceremony @orlandocemetery.
#OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/hiTNvlpXPI
- Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 12, 2021
The Orlando Police Department wrote on Twitter: “Pulse Recall:“ Over 300 officers and multiple agencies responded on this day 5 years ago, but we were all shocked by this moment that changed our city forever.
Our community came together as one to heal, love, embrace, honor.
PULSE REMEMBRANCE: More than 300 officers and multiple agencies responded on this day 5 years ago, but all of us were impacted by this moment that changed our city forever.
Our community came together as one, to heal, to love, to embrace, to honor.
We are #OrlandoUnited.
pic.twitter.com/dHK5R82y8y
- Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 12, 2021
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón commented on Twitter: “On this day, and every day, we remember the 49 innocent lives taken on June 12, 2016. Our community has shown how love would prevail in honor of angels that we lost.
May we always unite in his memory.
We will not let hatred win.
On this day, and every day, we remember the 49 innocent lives taken on June 12, 2016. Our community has shown how love would prevail in honor of the angels we lost.
May we always unite in their memory.
We will not let hate win.
# RememberThe49 #OrlandoUnited #PulseOrlando pic.twitter.com/CB7buoiOfz
- Chief Orlando Rolón (@OrlandoPDChief) June 12, 2021
Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings wrote on Twitter: “This morning, as we mourned the fifth anniversary of the Pulse shooting, we woke up to the news that 13 people were killed in Austin.
The safety of the American people should be our highest priority.
A better future is possible.
Demings indicated the need to protect the LGBTQ community and work to build a nation that protects and values life.
This morning as we mourn the 5th anniversary of the Pulse shooting, we woke up to the news that 13 people were shot in Austin.
The safety of the American people should be our top priority.
A better future is possible.
- Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) June 12, 2021
For its part, the NBA team, Orlando Magic shared this message on their Twitter account: “Today, we remember the 49 victims who tragically lost their lives at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. We joined the LGBTQ + community to honor those victims by spreading love, kindness and compassion throughout the Central Florida community.
Today, we remember the 49 victims that tragically lost their lives at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. We join the LGBTQ + community in honoring those victims by spreading love, kindness and compassion throughout the Central Florida community.
#OrlandoUnited 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/hYS4ITkGuc
- Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 12, 2021
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wrote on Twitter: “Five years ago, an ISIS-inspired terrorist took 49 innocent lives at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub.
Florida honors the memories of those who were killed in one of the darkest days in Florida history.
Five years ago, an ISIS-inspired terrorist took 49 innocent lives at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub.
Florida honors the memories of those who were murdered on one of the darkest days in Florida's history.
pic.twitter.com/p8tRFV8sJ9
- Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 12, 2021
Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio shared a video and wrote on Twitter: “Five years ago today radical jihadist terrorism reached Florida.
We pray for those who lost loved ones in the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil since September 11. "
Five years ago today radical jihadist terrorism reached #Florida.
We pray for those who lost loved ones in the deadliest terrorist attack on US soil since 9-11.pic.twitter.com/5Bl8FRtWLW
- Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 12, 2021
The account of the city of Wilton Manors in Florida shared the following message: “Today marks 5 years since the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
In honor of the 49 lives lost and those affected by the tragic shooting, 12/6 has been considered a day of love and kindness.
Island City is a community that embraces diversity and advocates for equality.
Today marks 5 yrs since the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
In honor of the 49 lives lost, and those affected by the tragic shooting, 6/12 has been deemed a Day of Love and Kindness.
The Island City is a community that embraces diversity and stands up for equality.
pic.twitter.com/1LcNoKMs2X
- WiltonManorsOfficial (@WiltonManorsCty) June 12, 2021
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava shared the following message: “My heart remains forever with the 49 beautiful souls taken from us in Pulse, our neighbors in Orlando, and our entire LGBTQ community here at home and around the world. ».
My heart forever remains with the 49 beautiful souls taken from us at Pulse, our neighbors in Orlando, and our entire LGBTQ community here at home and around the world.
# Pulse5YearsLater🤍
- Daniella Levine Cava (@MayorDaniella) June 12, 2021
An organization that fights for the rights of the LGBTQ + community in Puerto Rico shared the following message, followed by the names of the victims of the Pulse shooting.
Exactly 5 years ago, Puerto Rico, and the LGBTQ + community of Orlando and the world, suffered a great loss when 49 people were killed in an act of hatred at the #Pulse nightclub.
Let's celebrate their lives.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜Art: La Borinqueña pic.twitter.com/9VISFXIkFy
- LGBT + Puerto Rico (@lgbtpr) June 12, 2021
Natasha Chen, Kevin Conlon, Melissa Alonso contributed to this report.
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