‘Our hearts remain broken’: Community reflects on 7 years since Pulse tragedy

Seven years have now passed since the Pulse tragedy and the lives of 49 angels were taken. Today and every day, our community sends its love and compassion to their families, the survivors and all those who lost someone special to them that morning. pic.twitter.com/qn0qinOmt6

— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) June 12, 2023

After seven years, our hearts remain broken from the senseless act of violence that took the lives of 49 innocent people and injured so many others. It is comforting to know that our community has not forgotten ... love will prevail over hate.

Statement: https://t.co/BSDr0kQB5M pic.twitter.com/Al3zVjBprb

— Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (@OCFLMayor) June 12, 2023

Today marks the seven year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, where we lost 49 angels to gun violence. The majority of those directly impacted identified as LGBTQ+ and young people of color. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/IdXfuODi87

— Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨 (@AnnaForFlorida) June 12, 2023

On this day in 2016, 49 angels were murdered at Pulse Nightclub by senseless gun violence. Armed bigotry, hate, & homophobia completely devastated our community. Today, we remember their stories & recommit ourselves to honoring their lives with action. I love you, Orlando 💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ pic.twitter.com/uPlsvdmVDr

— Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@MaxwellFrostFL) June 12, 2023

Hace 7 años perdimos 49 vidas inocentes en un ataque contra Orlando, y las comunidades hispanas y LGBTQ, en un acto de terrorismo. Pero este acto de maldad destinado a quebrarnos y difundir odio en el mundo, tuvo el efecto contrario.
Hoy honramos la memoria de esas 49 vidas… pic.twitter.com/KGK6OMFb4w

— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) June 12, 2023

Seven years ago today, our nation suffered what was then the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Forty-nine people, predominantly Latino LGBTQI+ people, lost their lives in a senseless act of gun violence.

Today, on Pulse Remembrance Day, Jill and I pray for the…

— President Biden (@POTUS) June 12, 2023

We will always #RememberThe49 🫶 pic.twitter.com/PfloUafjru

— UCF Police Department (@UCFPolice) June 12, 2023

We will never forget the 49 angels that lost their lives 7 years ago.,#Pulse #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/IwGhP6bWjT

— Sheriff John Mina (@SheriffMina) June 12, 2023

At the time of the shooting at Pulse Orlando, @SheriffMina was Chief of OPD. Undersheriff Mark Canty was the SWAT Team Commander.

Mina and Canty sat down to discuss the Pulse shooting, how law enforcement and the community responded and how to honor the victims.#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/KdnMysu6J6

— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) June 12, 2023

In remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tradegy. We remember the 49 lives taken by gun violence. Today and everyday, we stand with the survivors and families who lost their loved ones. Love Always Win! pic.twitter.com/KNDVKpJ7N3

— Ocoee Police (@OcoeePD) June 12, 2023

Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez and the OCSO remember and honor the 49 lives lost in the Pulse Tragedy. We stand with the survivors and the family members of the victims. #WeWillNotLetHateWin#neverforget #pulse #unitedforosceolacounty #protectandserve #togetherasone #sheriffmarcoslopez pic.twitter.com/PebXjN0beE

— Osceola County Sheriff's Office (@OsceolaSheriff) June 12, 2023

ANNIVERSARY – Today marks the seventh anniversary of the 2016 shootings at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub which claimed the lives of 49 people and wounded 58.
In the immediate aftermath of the attack, more than 100 FDLE agents and analysts responded to the scene to investigate. pic.twitter.com/FeLqo97zkG

— FDLE (@fdlepio) June 12, 2023

Seven years have passed, but today and every day, we remember the 49 angels taken on June 12, 2016. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/slLFnsnPon

— City of Orlando (@citybeautiful) June 12, 2023

A senseless act our community will not forget. Today and always, we honor and remember the 49 lives lost in the Pulse tragedy seven years ago.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍
Thank you First Congregational Church of Winter Park for gifting this arrangement to City Hall. pic.twitter.com/jEk4SVsxsQ

— City of Winter Park (@WinterParkFla) June 12, 2023

It's been seven years since 49 lives were taken during the Pulse nightclub tragedy, including Eternal Knights Juan Ramon Guerrero and Christopher "Drew" Leinonen ’07 ’09MA.

Find resources and details on local gatherings in the link below.https://t.co/ivbAMhigvT

— UCF (@UCF) June 12, 2023

WE REMEMBER: 7 years ago today, we mourned the loss of 49 beloved friends, neighbors, and fellow community members at Pulse Nightclub.
Today, we stand together with the families of the victims, survivors, and first responders whose lives were forever altered on that tragic day. pic.twitter.com/UqPriRHVQJ

— Seminole County, FL (@seminolecounty) June 12, 2023

Today and every day, we remember the 49 angels we lost seven years ago.

We will forever be #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/Bmu0lOwpMQ

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) June 12, 2023

Today, we stand united as a community, remembering the 49 lives taken seven years ago. As we reflect on this day, let's honor the memory of those we lost by striving for unity, lifting each other up, and showing compassion. Together, we are stronger! 🙏❤️ #OrlandoUnitedDay pic.twitter.com/YrEE7hzcLa

— City of Kissimmee (@CityofKissimmee) June 12, 2023