Members of the Orlando Gay Chorus hold burning candles during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, left, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer carry lit candles during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Myreanna Bebe, sister of Pulse victim Jason Benjamin Josaphat, wipes away a tear during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (right) watches his wife, Former US Rep. Val Demings (middle) get a hug during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A woman wearing angel’s wings stands as attendees file out of the church following the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Sonido Tres performs during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs (left) shares a moment with Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer waves during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Emcee Tatiana Quiroga (right) reaches out to embrace members of the Orlando Gay Chorus during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Reverend Terri Steed Pierce speaks during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The Orlando Gay Chorus performs during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Mimi Batista sings during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan (left) hugs former US Rep. Val Demings during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, left, and Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan speak during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Myreanna Bebe, sister of Pulse victim Jason Benjamin Josaphat, waves during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
City of Orlando Poet Laureate Camara Gaither speaks during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan lights candles during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A candle is held aloft during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The Orlando Gay Chorus sings during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Emcee Tatiana Quiroga speaks during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan carries a lit candle uring the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Reverend Dr. Jose Rodriguez gives the benediction during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan reacts during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Candles are lit during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Attendees file past lit candles following the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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Members of the Orlando Gay Chorus hold burning candles during the 2026 Pulse Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Orlando on Friday, June 12, 2026. Friday is the 10th anniversary of the PULSE nightclub tragedy in which 49 people were killed. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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