A World Mourns: Global Vigils Held in Support of Orlando (Photos)

Public Demonstrations of Grief and Support Pour in From Around the World

As the nation begins processing the horrific massacre that unfolded over the weekend at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, cities around the world displayed profound solidarity with victims of the attack and the global LGBT community.

Vigils, like the one above in Albuquerque, New Mexico, were held in dozens of cities worldwide following news of the terrorist attack on the Orlando LGBT nightclub, which left 49 dead and 53 injured. World landmarks, US embassies and public centers turned quickly into impromptu demonstrations of love, sadness, community and mourning. As investigators in Orlando sort out the carnage and notify loved ones who have lost brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, friends and colleagues in the brutal mass shooting, LGBT communities and allies around the globe focused on messages of support, vigilance and unity.

St. Louis, Missouri

Chicago, Illinois

New York, New York

Miami, Florida

Dallas, Texas

Paris, France

London, United Kingdom

Jerusalem, Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel

Wellington, New Zealand

Brisbane, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Berlin, Germany

Hong Kong

Mexico City, Mexico

Toronto, Canada

 

 

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Photo, top: Candlelight vigil for the Orlando nightclub shooting held at Morningside Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Image by Kaldari via Wikimedia and a CC License