Unfortunately, it is when we are at our lowest point that we see who really stands behind us, with warm hands on our shoulders.
49 Birds Fly Over Orlando Shooting Memorial tweeted by Joel Franco. The Photographer wishes to remain anonymous to keep focus on the victims
By Sergio Gomez
It has been over a week since Orlando, Florida faced triple tragedies: On June 10th, Christina Grimmie was shot and killed at her meet-and-greet post show at The Plaza Live Theater by a man named, Kevin Loibl. At 2:00AM, ET, June 12th, a man by the name of Omar Mateen went on a rampage at a gay night club called, Pulse, killing 49 and wounding 53. A few days later, On June 14th, an alligator took the life of a two year old boy named, Lane Graves, near a Walt Disney World hotel. We at Global Glam, found it truly inspirational to see how the world has shown a strong stand in solidarity for those affected through vigils and as lights of the pride colors have been displayed as the forefront of unity worldwide.
People attend a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Orlando attack in San Fransisco, Photo Credit: REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach
Brisbane’s Story Bridge, Photo Credit: Cameron Atfield
People gather during a vigil in downtown Seoul to remember victims of the shooting at an Orlando nightclub on June 13, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Chung Sung-Jun—Getty Images
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, shines in the colors of a rainbow to honor victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at an Orlando gay club, Monday, June 13, 2016. People brought banners, flags and candles to the Place Trocadero in front of the Paris landmark. Photo Credit: Martin Meissner-AP
Met Life Building New York
Along with global support from citizens, there has been an astounding worldwide response from key individuals from the entertainment industry. Many of whom have been known to stand with the LGBTQ community and others who have not been so present. Social media platforms such as, Instagram and Twitter, proved to be central places of shown support.
Nick Jonas tweets in honor of the Orlando victims
Lucy Hale Instagrams response toward Orlando shooting
Lena Dunham posts Instagrams response toward Orlando shooting
People of all backgrounds and beliefs have shown support, even when their life did not reflect that of the person to their left nor to their right. Worldwide, people stand together and view the acts around them as unacceptable and with all they have within, they send a powerful message of unity. Various outlets have been put in place to help the victims of Orlando, the most prominent being the donation of blood, at Florida’s blood center, OneBlood. LGBT organizations such as, Equality Florida have set up a GoFundMe page.
Financial helping, physical helping, prayer and presence, make a tremendous difference. We are inspired by African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.
#WeAreOrlando #WeAreOne #Love is what makes all things impossible possible
-SG
2 comments
Beautifully written. It’s truth all around.
Lovely article