Elizabeth Goudy of Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley led a moment of silence, urging attendees to remember the victims: the ones who won't be at the dinner table again or those who won't be at their desk come Monday morning. And, as one speaker reminded them, "love will always beat hate any day of the week."įollowing several comments, the Lehigh Valley Gay Men's Chorus sang a song titled, "Make Them Hear You," with nearly all of those gathered on the sidewalk in front of Candida's joining in without hesitation. "There is no justification in Islam for senseless murder."Īcross the Valley, residents and business owners posted on social media expressing disbelief about the shooting and also offering support for the victims and their families.Īt the vigil Sunday night, those who spoke urged attendees to take their disbelief and outrage and use it to call for action. "Even though his name may associate him with Islam, know that Islam does not associate itself with him," the group said in the statement. The association is "outraged" by the shooter's "total disregard for humanity," the statement says. The Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley issued a statement Sunday calling the shooting a "ruthless and barbaric" act of violence. Federal officials said Mateen called 911 moments before the Orlando attack and pledged his allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State. investigators are operating under a theory that the shooting was inspired by the Islamic State. senator will hold a news conference Monday in Pittsburgh and meet with members of the LGBT community there before discussing "commonsense gun laws." Bob Casey, who did not attend Sunday's vigil, plans to announce legislation to ban those convicted of a hate crime from purchasing a gun. "This is a strong community," Cunniff said."We have an epidemic - an epidemic - in this country, and we need to treat it like an epidemic," he said. In addition to the police force, McManus advises patrons to be aware and vigilant of their surroundings.Ī vigil is planned at 7 tonight at Crockett Park in San Antonio to mourn the victim of the Orlando club shootings. "A lot of times on a Saturday night, when that happened in Orlando, we had 1,500 people here.
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West Texas area named 'most beautiful place' in TX.I hiked at the most visited state park in Texas – less than two hours from San Antonio.Daily train from San Antonio to Chicago among 'priorities' for Amtrak, says CEO.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle/Getty Images Show More Show Less The mass shooting killed at least 50 people and injuring 53 others in what is the deadliest mass shooting in the countryÃ? (Photo by Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Carolyn Cole/LA Times via Getty Images Show More Show Less 65 of101Ī member of the Medical Examiners office wheels a body to a vehicle from the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub where Omar Mateen allegedly killed at least 50 people on Jin Orlando, Florida. Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida in the worst mass shooting in American history. Fifty people were killed and more than 50 others injured in a mass shooting at Pulse nightclub, located at 1912 S. Orlando, second from right, was at the nightclub and trapped for three hours in a bathroom (He wouldn't give last name.) Orlando and family attend a vigil and church service held at Joy Metropolitan Community Church very close to Pulse nightclub. (AP Photo/David Goldman) David Goldman/AP Show More Show Less "I feel proud knowing that I made something for my friend's mother that will be with them the last time their family sees him." The locally owned company has so far received 23 orders for caskets ahead of the upcoming funerals for the victims. "It hits you, it hits everyone here," said Greenwood who lost a friend in the shooting. Kelly Greenwood, co-owner of Cardinal Casket Company, prepares a casket for a victim of the Pulse nightclub shooting for shipment in preparation for the funeral Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. Dowell/Associated Press Show More Show Less 5 of101 Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP) MAGS OUT NO SALES MANDATORY CREDIT Stephen M.
Obama is in Orlando today to pay respects to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting and meet with families of victims of the attack. 3 of101 4 of101 President Barack Obama hugs Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs upon the president's arrival at Orlando International Airport, Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Orlando, Fla.