On this very difficult day, we offer heartfelt condolences to today’s victims and their families. Our City is working tirelessly to get as much information out to the families so they can begin the grieving process. Please keep the following individuals in your thoughts and prayers. #PrayforOrlando
The below list of individuals includes victims who have lost their lives during the early morning incident, and next of kin have been contacted. As we continue to reach out to the families of victims, we will continue to update this post.
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 years old
Luis S. Vielma, 22 years old
This list will be updated as the names are on the City of Orlando’s website. Please keep these brave souls and their families in your hearts and prayers. For some families, this may even be the first time they are learning of their loved one’s orientation. #restinpower
Can everyone keep in mind that these will likely be people’s birth names and that some of the people at Pulse will have been trans and might not have legally changed their names or gender markers. rip to all the people who lost their lives in this hate crime.
