Orlando united in the first anniversary of the massacre

USA commemorates the 49 deceased in the Pulse

GAYLES.TV.- On 12 June it was a black date for the collective LGTB +. People 49 killed and 53 wounded are the cold figures that left the worst slaughter in the country's recent history perpetrated by Omar Mateen when he shot in the Press, a gay bar Orlando (Florida).

A year later, the city tries to rebuild itself by paying homage to its victims. June 12 has been proclaimed "The Day of Unity in Orlando - The Day of Love and Kindness." This initiative is intended to remember the victims of the attack, mostly Puerto Ricans, since a Latin party was being held at the venue. Since the tragedy occurred, Orlando has emphasized the union with which the Orlanders reacted. It should be remembered that this city of 260.000 inhabitants is one of the most popular destinations gay friendly de United States.

«We will not let hatred win«, Is the message that the owner of the Pulse, Barbara Poma, you have in your Twitter account. After having closed the premises due to the investigations, has announced that it will be a permanent place of tribute to the victims of the massacre. Also the mayor of Orange County, Teresa Jacobs, has been manifested in this same sense: «The part of the story that we want to be told is that of the community response«.