On June 12, 2016, the author recounts the moment they learned about the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, a tragic event where 49 lives were lost. They reflect on their connection to the victims, recognizing many as part of the same queer, Latinx community. The author expresses profound grief for the lost lives and draws parallels with the historical losses within the queer community, emphasizing the impact of violence against individuals seeking joy and freedom, while highlighting the shared struggles and resilience of marginalized identities.
I found myself already haunted by their deaths, awestruck at how soon I felt that loss. Haunted by the body counts, the names, the stories and histories attached to those names.
He shot people who had traveled to Orlando from Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and more. He shot a mother who would perish protecting her queer child with her body.
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