Dear Friend,
Today marks the seven year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, where we lost 49 angels to gun violence. The majority of those directly impacted identified as LGBTQ+ and young people of color.
Fathers. Mothers. Brothers. Sisters. Daughters. Sons. Taken forever as they sought the joy, love and acceptance of Pulse nightclub.
We continue to honor their lives through action, and invite you to attend one of the many events commemorating the lives lost at Pulse.
This includes the ringing of the 49 bells held in the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of Orlando and this evening’s Seven-Year Pulse Remembrance Ceremony hosted at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony can also be viewed live on the onePULSE Foundation Facebook page. To reserve a free seat, visit, www.drphillipscenter.org.
I also want to acknowledge that these have been horrifying bad times for the LGBTQ+ community. Not only have we seen a rise of homophobia and transphobia, but Governor DeSantis has signed five different anti-LGBTQ+ bills into law. Now is more important than ever for us to stand up for equality.
Onward,
Rep. Anna V. Eskamani