Eight years ago, 49 lives were tragically lost in a shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The incident, considered the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in American history, sparked calls for gun safety legislation and an assault weapons ban. As the anniversary is commemorated, the LGBTQ+ community continues to stand against hate-fueled attacks and remembers the victims with a renewed commitment to ending violence and promoting inclusivity.
Pride month is still going strong, NJ! I’m proud to stand for freedom & LGBTQ+ rights. Now, we have to make sure that progress remains permanent. With @EqualityCaucus, I continue to fight for this community and stop extremists from moving us backward. https://t.co/ZFAAWqhNqg
Tiara Kelley was supposed to be at Pulse night club when a gunman opened fire onto the crowd. In 2022, she narrowly missed the carnage again at Club Q. Now she and a coalition of drag performers called Qommittee are fighting to keep LGBTQ+ people safe. https://t.co/FVSxa5ONKu
Eight years after one of the deadliest shootings on U.S. soil struck Pulse nightclub in Orlando, families and survivors gathered to remember the 49 killed. https://t.co/kMBIajUV2M
The Pulse massacre was a terrorist attack by an ISIS supporter who first tried other locations and then chose the night club because it was a soft target. This has been transformed into an anti-LGBTQ attack by a generic person and warning about guns.
Yesterday, I joined my FLA and @EqualityCaucus colleagues to mark 8 years since the Pulse Nightclub shooting. All people, including LGBTQI+ people, deserve to live authentically, without fear of violence. We must end the epidemic of hate & violence in America. #PulseRemembrance https://t.co/IbORcN6XLl
When the shooting at Pulse Orlando happened, the community was in shock. I remember waking up to a phone call from someone I knew in Florida. When we think of Pride, we think of rainbows. It’s far from always rainbows though. Violence against the LGBTQ community is strong and… https://t.co/KrPVl7hJ3A
49 human beings at a gay night club were murdered 8 years ago by a gunman with an assault weapon. We honor them and the 53 people wounded at Pulse every year by taking place as a human being dressed in all white, holding their photo with a short description of who they were. https://t.co/U6CEROe3AJ
We remember the 49 lives taken in Orlando 8 years ago in a horrific assault on the LGBTQIA+ community at Pulse Nightclub. We honor their memories and resolve to fight for gun safety because everyone should live free from random violence.
Today, we honor the memory of the 49 lives lost in the horrific Pulse nightclub shooting. No one should live in fear of being a victim of gun violence. I won't stop fighting to end the gun violence epidemic in America.
I'm proud that the Senate just unanimously passed the resolution I led with @SenMarcoRubio to recognize the anniversary of this vicious act of terrorism and honor the 49 innocent lives lost on June 12, 2016. We will never forget what happened at Pulse Nightclub. https://t.co/lvEy8WLFTW
Pulse Nightclub Massacre Eight Years Later: 'We will never stop mourning' https://t.co/NoFQXci22b https://t.co/OO6C0D4mBJ
Survivors and the families of victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre had hoped by now to have a permanent memorial in place for Wednesday’s eighth anniversary of the attack by a lone gunman who killed 49 people at the gay-friendly club in Orlando. https://t.co/URDiY8zAI2
Today marks the 8-year anniversary of the cruel & horrific attack at Pulse nightclub—49 innocent lives lost & dozens more forever changed by this senseless act of hatred. Action is needed now—we must end gun violence & work to foster a nation of love & acceptance for all.
8 years ago, 49 innocent souls were killed at Pulse Nightclub—a horrific attack on the LGBTQ+ community. Today we remember the victims and condemn all forms of prejudice. I'm determined to protect the right to love—free of hate—and end gun violence once and for all. https://t.co/OawiyRMfeu
Eight years ago today, the LGBTQI+ community was tragically targeted by senseless and deadly violence. I am committed to honoring the victims of the Pulse shooting through meaningful action. We must pass common-sense gun safety legislation to ensure everyone can live free from… https://t.co/xUinhY4G8z
8 years ago, we saw the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history. We will never forget the 49 victims whose lives were cut short by gun violence. Let's #HonorThemWithAction and continue to push for commonsense gun control. We must prevent further tragedies.
Eight years since the shooting at Pulse, I mourn the 49 souls stolen from us in the deadliest attack on the LGBTQI+ community in our history. It's on us to create a world where LGBTQI+ folks are safe – and where we do more than just remember victims of gun violence, but act.
In a horrific attack against the LGBTQ community eight years ago, 49 innocent lives were lost at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. All people deserve to live authentically and without fear of violence. As a member of the @EqualityCaucus, I join the LGBTQ community in remembering the… https://t.co/0suRLPkxBr
We will never forget the 49 angels we lost at Pulse nightclub eight years ago. Their stories, images, memories, and spirits must live on in our hearts forever. This horrific act of hate could have divided us, but we came together stronger than ever before. #OrlandoStrong https://t.co/w58v5dw846
8 years ago today, 49 people were murdered at Pulse Nightclub. The fear and sadness from that day lives with me, and it lives with the victims' families and communities. We must honor the lives of those lost by working to end gun violence and protect LGBTQ+ people everywhere. https://t.co/Q7Lbe7Vm16
Today we pause to remember the victims of the horrific #Pulse Nightclub shooting. As we honor those we lost, we must reaffirm our resolve to #EndGunViolence, as well as continue to protect our LGBTQ+ community against the ugly forces of bigotry and hate. https://t.co/c34kFN3lCM
Eight years ago, 49 lives were taken in a horrific attack against the LGBTQ+ community at Pulse Nightclub. Today, as we honor their memories, my heart is with their loved ones and the entire Orlando community. We have to continue to fight back against this epidemic of violence. https://t.co/OiEULdLbog
8 years ago, a gunman murdered 49 people at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Today, we held a moment of silence on the House floor to remember the lives taken, stand with the LGBTQ+ community and recommit to ending the scourge of gun violence. https://t.co/Mlw5lu9dwr
8 years ago today, a hateful gunmen stole 49 lives at Pulse Nightclub in a horrific attack on the LGBTQI+ community. As an @EqualityCaucus Vice Chair, I'm committed to remembering the victims, honoring the legacies they left behind, and ending violence against LGBTQI+ people. https://t.co/BF0ccPS1az
I joined my colleagues for a moment of silence on the House floor to mark 8 years since the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting, where 49 innocent lives were lost to senseless gun violence. We must end the gun violence epidemic now. Enough is enough. https://t.co/q5wBSkwdXV
On the 8th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting my heart is with the loved ones of the 49 innocent lives taken. As @EqualityCaucus Vice Chair, I will continue fighting to end LGBTQ+ hate & discrimination. No one deserves to live in fear for who they are & who they love. https://t.co/N45gV5pW98
We hold the Orlando community and loved ones of the 49 lives taken at Pulse Nightclub in 2016 close today. The LGBTQ+ community should not have to live in fear of such violence. May we honor their memories this Pride Month and in our continued work against hate and gun violence. https://t.co/mg9gnyJYfy
Today marks eight years since 49 innocent lives were taken by a senseless act of gun violence at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. All people, including LGBTQI+ people, deserve to live without fear of gun violence in their communities. We cannot and will not let hate win. https://t.co/rtDApt0lDp
8 years ago, a senseless act of violence took the lives of 49 people at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. On #PulseDayofRemembrance, we honor the lives of the victims and commit to standing up against hate, discrimination, and violence within our communities. https://t.co/MVkCvjOnud
Today, I participated in a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Pulse night club shooting. We honor the 49 innocent lives we lost by reminding the world that we will never let hate win. https://t.co/fIz2vd5N7n
They were just out dancing. Today we honor the 49 people killed 8 years ago at Pulse Nightclub. I promise to protect and support LGBTQIA+ people across the country. Everyone should be free to live the life they want - free from hate and fear. https://t.co/CLcuCFlSAx
The shooting at Pulse nightclub was not the last violent attack on our LGBTQ+ and Latine siblings. The data is extremely alarming and emphasizes why we can’t back down in the face of rising violence and far-right extremism. https://t.co/MGQoFTBKTR
Today marks 8 years since the devastating Pulse nightclub shooting, the deadliest act of anti-LGBTQ+ violence in US history. As we mourn the 49 lives lost, we must recommit to ending gun violence and bigotry. We can't wait any longer to pass red flag laws and ban assault weapons.
Today, we honor the 49 lives lost in a horrific act of hate at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando 8 years ago. We must commit ourselves to dismantling all forms of anti-LGBTQIA+ hate and ensure protections so that our neighbors lead lives full of dignity and free of gun violence. https://t.co/LxH2Od2tVT
Today, I'm joining my fellow @EqualityCaucus members to mark eight years since the Pulse Nightclub shooting. All people, including LGBTQI+ people, deserve to live authentically, without fear of violence. We must end the epidemic of hate and violence. #PulseRemembrance2024 https://t.co/Fsx4Vgs2T9
8 years ago today, 49 people were tragically killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. As we honor their memory today, I’m proud to stand with @EqualityCaucus in working to end violence against the LGBTQI+ community. https://t.co/i1U98wWk2r
Eight years ago, an evening of joy at Pulse nightclub became the deadliest attack on the LGBTQI+ community in our nation's history. Today, we pause and honor the 49 people killed and 53 wounded in that attack carried out with a weapon of war. We stand with their families,…
8 years ago, 49 lives were taken far too soon in the Pulse Nightclub shooting. My message to the LGBTQ+ community is this: You are loved. You belong. And I will always fight to protect your rights and freedoms as Americans. https://t.co/gQvmW33rPE
Today we remember and honor the 49 lives murdered in a hateful, senseless mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub 8 years ago. We must honor their lives by taking action to protect LGBTQ+ individuals and end gun violence. #PulseRemembrance2024 https://t.co/s00YpXVDpC
Today marks 8 years since the Pulse shooting, a brutal attack on the LGBTQ+ community. This Pride Month, we honor their memories by fighting for the right to live authentically without fear. I am proud to stand against bigotry and to fight for a safer, more inclusive future.
8 years ago, 49 people were murdered during the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. Today we honor their memories – and we continue to stand up to hate and work to end gun violence.
Today we remember the mass shooting that killed 49 mostly Latine LGBTQIA+ people at Pulse nightclub in an act of homophobic and transphobic hate. Eight years later, with LGBTQIA+ rights still under attack, we recommit to loudly fighting for our queer and trans communities.
We remember the 49 individuals killed eight years ago at Pulse Nightclub. In our celebrations of Pride this June, we are building community: community that stands against hate and that will end the gun violence that so often targets the most marginalized. https://t.co/1mcfdLfroA
8 years ago today, 49 people were killed and 53 were wounded in the horrific Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. We remember them. We stand with the survivors and the families. We honor the LGBTQ+ community. And we keep working to end the epidemic of gun violence in America.
Remembering the Pulse nightclub shooting on the 8th anniversary of the tragedy https://t.co/dZcvaB9ui6
Eight years ago, 49 people were killed and 53 were left injured in the Pulse nightclub shooting, many of whom were LGBTQI+ and Latino. We must stand up to this hatred and work to prevent further violence against the queer community. https://t.co/6ROMFA2PJy
As we commemorate Pride Month & Gun Violence Prevention Month, we also mark eight years since 49 innocent lives were tragically taken at #Pulse nightclub. No one should live in fear of senseless gun violence or hate crimes. We must strive for a more peaceful and inclusive nation. https://t.co/PFtSbzInXC
Today, mourn the lives stolen from us at the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting. Everyone deserves to show up authentically as themselves without fear of violence. We must affirm our commitment to ending gun violence and supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. 🫶🏿🏳️🌈
Today, we remember the 49 lives taken from us at the Pulse Nightclub massacre eight years ago. We must continue to stand up against LGBTQ+ hate and work to end senseless gun violence.
Eight years ago, 49 lives were stolen at Pulse Nightclub in a horrific, hateful attack on the LGBT+ community. Everyone deserves to live authentically without fear. I'm honored to be working w/ the @EqualityCaucus to stand up against bigotry & stop the epidemic of gun violence. https://t.co/dcGyHq6Krz
I Survived the Pulse Nightclub Shooting. How I'm Honoring My Late Friend's Memory 8 Years Later (Exclusive) https://t.co/W9EMgABAUi
On the anniversary of the Pulse shooting, we pause to remember those we lost. Anti-LGBT rhetoric has terrible consequences, and the way we speak about and make room for everyone to be their full selves matters. I stand with LGBT folks and with commonsense gun safety bills, too.
Today marks 8 years since the tragic Pulse Nightclub shooting, where 49 innocent lives were taken in a violent act of hate. I stand with the LGBTQ+ community against bigotry and will continue to fight to do more to keep all of our communities safe from gun violence. https://t.co/XydeTaYfbC
Eight years ago today, 49 innocent lives were taken in the Pulse nightclub shooting—the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in our nation’s history. Let’s remember those lives lost and continue to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community against hate and violence.
On this day 8 years ago, the LGBTQI+ community was the target of a senseless & deadly attack: the Pulse Nightclub shooting. As a Member of the @EqualityCaucus, I am committed to standing up to hatred and preventing violence against the queer community. #PulseRemembrance2024 https://t.co/UnWwmU5IzL
Reflecting on the 8th anniversary of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Today we honor the lives lost and the resilience of survivors. We stand united in love, remembrance, and the ongoing fight for a world free from hate and gun violence.
Today marks 8 years since a gunman claimed the lives of 49 innocent people at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Together, we must work toward a future where all, including LGBTQ+ people, can live authentically without the fear of violence. #orlandostrong #endgunviolence https://t.co/pwryjXP9Ck
I can’t believe it’s been 8 years since we lost 49 innocent lives at Pulse Nightclub in a vicious act of terrorism against Orlando’s LGBTQ & Hispanic communities. While this was designed to strike fear, we know hate never wins. Floridians always come together in love & strength. https://t.co/qrBggtGWtb
Eight years ago, a hate-fueled gunman killed 49 people at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Easy access to an assault rifle turned his bigoted ideology deadly. As we remember those who lost their lives, we must honor their memory by getting these weapons of war off our streets.
I can’t believe it’s been 8 years since we lost 49 innocent lives at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando in a vicious act of terrorism against Orlando’s LGBTQ & Hispanic communities. While this was designed to strike fear, we know hate never wins. Floridians always come together in love… https://t.co/UkSkbhm4XW
8 years ago, 49 lives were tragically stolen from us at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. Today, we honor their lives by condemning hate wherever we see it and fighting for a future free of gun violence. https://t.co/twjw9ax7a7
Today is 8 years since this massacre at the Pulse nightclub. Never forget them. Never assume that this can't happen to you. Vote for people committed to saving lives and stopping the next one. https://t.co/4w4iH4Jg3b
In a horrific attack against the LGBTQI+ community 8 years ago, a gunman murdered 49 people at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Today, we remember those taken, honor the legacies they left behind, and commit to ending violence against LGBTQI+ people. #PulseRemembrance2024 https://t.co/Ai1sYHfFwI
Eight years ago today, 49 innocent lives were taken at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. We will never forget those we lost and must honor them by working to #EndGunViolence in this nation. https://t.co/4bgTXw5y2Q
Today marks the 8th anniversary of the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, which claimed 49 lives and injured 53 others. As the GOP doubles down on its attacks on queer rights, it is more important than ever to advance a pro-equality agenda through Congress. https://t.co/Rgv0J1lZiB
The Pulse Nightclub shooter was investigated for terrorism after co-workers called local police, who contacted the FBI. The FBI covered this up, because Mateen’s father was an FBI informant. They let him go on a mass shooting. The FBI is a terrorist organization.
Today, we remember the 49 lives taken too soon in the horrific Pulse nightclub shooting. This tragic anniversary is a reminder that we can and must do more to end the scourge of gun violence in our country by enacting commonsense legislation to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/aZOGDsQAXP
On this day 8 years ago, the LGBTQI+ community was targeted in an act of senseless violence. As a member of the @EqualityCaucus I am dedicated to honoring the victims of the Pulse shooting, including by advancing pro-equality legislation so all people can live free from violence.
Today, we remember the 49 innocent lives lost at the Pulse nightclub shooting 8 years ago. Each of these beautiful people should still be with us today. We must reject hatred and bigotry, and keep fighting to ensure LGBTQI+ people can live safe and happy lives. https://t.co/MStWiIm9ZE
Today is the 8th anniversary of the deadly Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. As we remember the 49 people who were murdered, we must also recommit to ending gun violence and hatred toward LGBTQ+ Americans. Nothing like this can ever be permitted to happen again.
8 years ago, homophobia, hate, and violence robbed 49 individuals of a future. Today, I remember those who were killed at Pulse nightclub and recommit to ending gun violence in their memory. In the end, love, unity, and pride will always win. #OrlandoStrong 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/pUHkNfMWc6
The Pulse nightclub shooting was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community, killing 49 people and wounding 53 others. https://t.co/fkcZ3cM7bS
Today we remember the devastating Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. While honoring the victims and their loved ones, we must also take action – both to end the gun violence epidemic our country faces and to protect every single member of our LGBTQIA+ community.
Remembering the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting: https://t.co/ZDH0N75M5D
Eight years ago, 49 people were killed at the Pulse Nightclub, one of the deadliest mass shootings in our history. This was devastating for our LGBTQ+ and Latino communities. We must end gun violence, adopt more gun safety laws, and protect all human life.
Pulse nightclub shooting 8 years later: Plans underway for Florida memorial after years of delays | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/DVMA2yUWBy
8 years ago, 49 lives were stolen at Pulse Nightclub by a gunman motivated by ignorance and hate. The same hate that motivated that gunman has been elevated to the highest seats of power in Florida, Texas, and GOP-led states across the country. Hate kills. Love heals. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ https://t.co/oP9j3SCZYu
Today we remember the lives lost, injured, and forever changed from the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. Today is a day of mourning and reflection, not only in Fl, but all across the nation as we continue to lose loved ones at the hands of homophobia, hatred, and gun violence https://t.co/x1tiD7ClP2
Today marks 8 years since the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando in which 49 innocent lives were taken in an act of senseless, hateful violence against the LGBTQ+ community. Let us continue to honor their memory, stand up against hate, and fight for LGBTQ+ rights. https://t.co/rqTgO6uJ7e
Today, we remember the lives lost in the Pulse Nightclub tragedy 8 years ago. As we honor their memory, let's continue the fight for stronger gun regulations to prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future. #OrlandoUnited 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/EwCAy4LRTB
Eight years ago, the deadliest attack on the LGBTQIA+ community occurred at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. On Pulse Remembrance Day, we honor those that we lost and recommit to fighting for commonsense gun laws and inclusivity for all. https://t.co/9UckUevc2y
Eight years ago, 49 lives were stolen at Pulse Nightclub in the deadliest attack against the LGBTQ+ community in American history. We keep the victims and their loved ones in our hearts today. No matter who you are, everyone deserves to be safe from hate and gun violence.
Pulse survivors, family members gather at former nightclub for symbolic remembrance ceremony | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/jkeg2SHjcF
Eight years ago, in an attack against the LGBTQI+ community, a gunman murdered 49 people at the Pulse Nightclub. Today, we remember the lives lost and the 53 people injured on that day. Let us recommit to ending the cycle of hate and violence against the LGBTQI+ community. https://t.co/pCN15bHawJ
In this Pride month, as we mourn those we lost at Pulse eight years ago, we must remain mindful that the spectrum of violence that affects LGBT Black and Latino people remains. https://t.co/Tvier1P6Sy
Today is the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting that left our country & the LGBTQ+ community with lasting scars. As we honor the 49 lives tragically lost, we recommit ourselves to ending the scourge of gun violence & creating an accepting, safe community – for everyone. https://t.co/cNLxHlWg7J
Eight years ago today, a gunman committed a vile act of hate and terror at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. Today, I am thinking of the 49 people murdered, the 53 people injured, and the countless lives forever changed.
Eight years ago, 49 lives were tragically cut short and 53 more were injured in a hate crime at the Pulse Nightclub, a place that was a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Orlando. I remember visiting that site years ago—it was devastating. We need more gun safety reforms. https://t.co/plhCrVlvsM
Eight years have passed since the deadly massacre at Pulse nightclub that took the lives of 49 innocent people. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We must pass common-sense legislation to end this gun violence epidemic.
My heart is with the loved ones of the 49 people killed inside the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando eight years ago today. I will continue fighting with the @EqualityCaucus to ensure no one has to live in fear for who they are or who they love. https://t.co/BkVdQbaW86
8 years ago today, we lost 49 innocent lives to a senseless act of violence & hate. Since then, we have lost far too many parents, siblings, friends, and neighbors to gun violence. All people, including LGBTQI+ people, deserve to live free from violence. https://t.co/QMddI92k7N
Community members, along with the families of the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting will reunite for the Pulse Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday evening – commemorating the tragedy's eighth anniversary. https://t.co/xj4QLA4l4I
I’m joining the @EqualityCaucus today to mark eight years since the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Everyone deserves to live authentically, without fear of violence. We must end the epidemic of hate and violence directed at LGBTQI+ people in this country. #PulseRemembrance2024 https://t.co/FDX942pDLQ
Eight years ago, 49 people were killed in the horrific Pulse nightclub shooting, the deadliest attack against the LGBTQ+ community in our history. As we continue to mourn those lost, we must continue our fight against homophobia, transphobia, and all forms of hatred and violence.
When any community is dehumanized over and over again, hateful people feel empowered to commit violence. That's what happened to our community at Pulse Nightclub 8 years ago. It became the deadliest attack on LGBTQ+ people in American history. Assault weapons ban now.
8 years ago, 49 people were killed at Pulse Nightclub. Soon after, I led a sit-in on the House floor to demand action. Republicans still refuse to vote on commonsense gun safety legislation. Enough is enough. We need universal background checks and an assault weapons ban! https://t.co/joXUzBDFya
The Pulse nightclub shooting was an Islamic terrorist attack by Omar Mateen and was not determined to have been targeted specifically against the LGBT community. Omar Mateen purchased his guns legally and passed a required background check. https://t.co/COCzbyPRqi
Today, we remember the 49 people killed and 53 wounded—most of whom were LGBTQI+—at Pulse Nightclub in a senseless act of terrorism. As we continue to commemorate Pride Month, let us recommit ourselves to the safety of all people, especially our LGBTQI+ community. https://t.co/FvKUkIrS79
The Pulse nightclub shooting was an Islamic terrorist attack by Omar Mateen and was not determined to have been targeted specifically against the LGBT community. https://t.co/COCzbyPRqi
8 years ago today, 49 lives were tragically lost in a shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Today, we honor the memory of those taken from us. We stand with survivors and the LGBTQ+ community against hate-fueled attacks. The fight for equity takes all of us.