The president's observance of the one-year anniversary comes as break from what could be viewed as a general indifference to LGBTQ issues, considering he has yet to issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride month.
However, President Trump took a more considerate approach to acknowledge the anniversary of the massacre.
"I want people to know we are all humans", said Damiani. Monday, memorials were held throughout Orlando and across the country to honor those lives taken.
The nearby Diocese of St. Petersburg tweeted "A prayer for Orlando" June 12, saying "we cherish each person as a child of God". They both said Monday that the courage and compassion shown after the tragedy will be what is remembered most. Hundreds more gathered outside to reflect at the memorial left behind.
Erin Anderson and Jeannine Williams are both Orlando residents who came by in observance. What started as a fun night of dancing turned into a unthinkable nightmare, when gunman Omar Mateen entered the gay night club- pledged allegiance to ISIS- and opened fire. Eventually the site where the Pulse Nightclub once stood will become a memorial park, celebrating the lives of the victims.
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Day had never missed a cut at the US Open and suffered his first weekend off at the majors since the 2012 US PGA Championship. Ryder Cup team member, said, "I'm pretty chill anyway". "Pitchers have good days and bad days and I took an L today.
Thousands later gathered around Lake Eola for a third remembrance event, during which 49 candles were lit as each victims' name was read.
Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered US flags around the state to be flown at half-staff.
Gov. Rick Scott ordered flags around Florida to be flown at half-staff Monday, and at noon, church bells throughout Orlando were scheduled to ring 49 times.
A foot race was held over the weekend, and eight gay and lesbian students were awarded $4,900 toward their college studies by a local businessman. She was not present for the shooting and has pleaded not guilty.
His widow, Noor Salman, is charged in federal court with aiding and abetting Mateen's attack and lying to authorities.
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