“You are not just attacking a business, you are attacking a place that people feel like they belong”. The gunman, who reportedly swore his allegiance to ISIS in a 911 phone call, was shot and killed by police after a three-hour hostage situation.
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“My heart, and the hearts of all Portlanders, goes out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Orlando”, Hales said.
The motive for the worst mass shooting in US history at a nightclub popular with the gay community in Orlando had yet to be confirmed Sunday afternoon, but one thing was clear: Motor City Pride goers would not be deterred from celebrating the LGBTQ community in downtown Detroit.
Members of the gun-control group, Newtown Action Alliance held a vigil at the National Shooting Sports Foundation headquarters in Newtown Sunday night.
“Please join us tonight Monday, June 13 at 6:30pm outside of the Linq on 35 Pottinger Street as we remember the lives lost to such senseless violence and stand together against these acts”, the vigil’s event page on Facebook said. “It’s about coming together as a community and I don’t think we can hide from these people”.
A Boston Pride spokeswoman said the moment of silence was held at 4 p.m. Sunday at parties in the city’s Back Bay and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods. “Vigilance, awareness, candor and respect are critical ingredients going forward to make sure that we do all we can to realistically minimize the likelihood of befalling another event like this”, McGinness said.
Goodale says his thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the victims. Festival goers rushed to embrace Booker and thank him, even as an a cappella band threatened to drown them out.
Ireland’s three national LGBT organisations today also sent condolences to the loved ones of those who died.
For people involved in “True Colors” – a Hartford-based LGBT youth group – the rampage at a gay club hits home.
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Parade organizers said they are hopeful this year will be the biggest yet and that people who wouldn’t normally participate will come out and show their support for Louisville’s LGBT community.
