ORLANDO, Fla. – The annual event held each year on June 12 to honor the 49 victims who lost their lives during the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub will be hosted virtually this summer for the first time ever due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Typically, the Annual Remembrance Ceremony is hosted outside the Pulse Interim Memorial in Orlando’s SoDo neighborhood. Hundreds gather -- including survivors and families of victims -- to light candles, ring bells and reflect on the aftermath of the June 12, 2016 tragedy. “Please know we do not make these decisions lightly -- we will always prioritize the health and safety of the public, the Pulse community and our employees,” onePULSE Foundation CEO Barbara Poma said. “We are exploring