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To remember the victims and honor the survivors, a number of community events and activities will take place on Monday, June 12, 2017: Public Gallery Display Unveiling of the Sea-to-Sea Flag Public Community Gathering The Expanded One Orlando Collection and The Orange County Administration Center, Reflections and Remembrance Digital Gallery 400 E. South St. Pulse Nightclub, 1912 S. Orange Ave. The Orange County Regional History Center, June 12, 2017 | 10:30 a.m. June 12, 2017 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. At the direction and request of Orange County Throughout the day, members of the community Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Section 93 of the legendary are welcome to visit Pulse Nightclub to honor the The expanded One Orlando Collection and Sea-to-Sea Rainbow Flag was originally legacies of the 49 victims, their families and the Digital Gallery includes images of individual displayed on June 17, 2016, at the Orange survivors. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a items collected at the Pulse memorial sites in County Administration Building, in tribute ceremony including various community speakers, their current state in preservation. Curated pieces to the lives taken at Pulse and in support of reflective prayers, a reading of the 49 names, a from the One Orlando Collection will feature freedom lovers worldwide. The Sea-to-Sea Flag, display of 49 wreaths and music by Violectric. community artwork and international support that which is also known as “The Sacred Cloth,” has The Inspiration Orlando mural, our Angel Force, was received following the tragedy. become a globally-recognized symbol of the Hang-a-Heart, Stars of Hope and comfort dogs will Community-wide Observance LGBTQ movement, symbolizing acceptance, be present. 65 E. Central Blvd. June 12, 2017 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. understanding, education, solidarity and inclusion. Public Community Gathering Orlando Love: Remembering Our Angels Moments of Hope and Healing Lake Eola Park Amphitheater, 512 E. Washington Pulse Nightclub, 1912 S. Orange Ave. St. June 12, 2017 | 10 p.m. – midnight June 12, 2017 | 7 p.m. At 10 p.m., the community is invited to conclude Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County the evening with a series of prayer, live music, Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orlando Commissioner inspirational dance and reflection. Patty Sheehan and other community leaders and elected officials will hold a one-year remembrance ceremony at Lake Eola Park. The ceremony, Orlando Love: Remembering Our Angels, will include remarks by community leaders, musical performances by Olga Tañón and Sisaundra Lewis along with a memorial reading of the 49 names of those who were taken during the June 12 tragedy. JUNE 2017  |   WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE   |   15