Amen... I posted a similar post @evanrvoss.... You just got a new follower.

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evanrvoss 37 in orlandostrongRemembering PULSE #orlandostrong

I woke up this morning to a social media newsfeed filled with love, support, and remembrance for those lives taken in the Orlando, FL Pulse shooting exactly a year ago today. It is a tragedy that one never forgets where you were at that moment in time you hear of such a tragic event taking place in your own backyard. I remember waking up to phone calls, text messages, and tons of social media notifications surrounding the chaos that was circulating downtown Orlando. It is a moment that you stop and think, is this real? How could the biggest mass shooting in U.S. History be happening in my own backyard? June 12, 2016 will never be the same for millions of people.

Although I did not personally know anyone who was at Pulse nightclub during this tragedy, it was a tragedy that affected our entire community of Orlando. An act that was intended to take the lives of innocent people and promote hate for the LGBTQ community had an opposite effect on our society, especially Orlando.

As I was driving to work today every radio station was remembering and honoring the lives taken so suddenly that night. The broadcast was taking place at the Pulse site where community members gathered today in remembrance of the lives lost. Many people were sharing their connection to the shooting and how it has affected them. It was hard to keep back the tears as I listened. Another station I turned to was playing One Sweet day by Boys II Men and Mariah Carey. I thought to myself, "throwback, yes!"...until I started hearing the voices of those who survived this tragedy. The song was a remix filled with voices of people relating to the event who were there and survived through it, tears began pouring out. Listening to everyone speak about such a heinous act and supporting one another through it was so incredibly powerful. It made me feel proud to be part of a community that united together during a time of darkness. This day will never be the same for Orlando, but we are a community of fighters and I am proud to be a part of it. I have learned that life is about supporting one another regardless of your differences.

I love my city! #lovewins #orlandostrong #orlandounited