Orlando Reflects on Pulse Nightclub Tragedy Eight Years Later

Community leaders and survivors honor the 49 victims while planning for a permanent memorial.

The city of Orlando has formed an advisory committee to design a permanent memorial at the Pulse nightclub site.
Scaled-back plans for the memorial follow a failed multimillion-dollar project by a private foundation.
Annual remembrance events, including a bell ringing and a ceremony, continue to honor the victims.
Survivors and activists, like Brandon Wolf, remain dedicated to advocacy and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Orlando's efforts highlight ongoing challenges and resilience in the face of past and present crises.