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Hawaii residents honor Orlando victims with 49-foot lei

mile-long tribute placed at Pulse, hospital

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(Screenshot via WFTV Channel 9)

(Screenshot via WFTV Channel 9)

Hawaii residents created their own special tribute to the Orlando massacre victims by constructing a mile-long lei, 49-feet to represent the lives lost.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, 400 volunteers, including the governor of Hawaii, braided the ā€œLei of Alohaā€ out ofĀ twisted ti leaves, flowers and 49 small cowrie shells engraved with the names of the victims. A group traveled from Hawaii to Orlando to present the lei.

The lei was split into three pieces for travel. A piece was placed in front of Pulse nightclub, Orlando Medical Regional Center andĀ the Dr. Phillips Center where there is a growing memorial in its courtyard.

The group paused at the Dr. Phillips Center to join hands and sing traditional Hawaiian songs and prayers.

 

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PHOTOS: New York City Pride Parade

Annual LGBTQ march held in Manhattan

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The 2024 New York City Pride Parade was held on June 30. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 2024 New York City Pride Parade wound through the streets of Manhattan and past the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday, June 30.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fourth annual LGBTQ march and festival held in Virginia town

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The 2024 Fredericksburg Pride March wound through the streets of Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride

Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

The senior living and healthcare organization Goodwin Living held its fourth annual community Pride march around its Bailey’s Crossroads campus in Falls Church, Va. with residents, friends and supporters on Tuesday, June 25. Following the march, a drag brunch was held with performances by drag artists of SADBrunch: Crimsyn, Sapphire Dupree and Evon Dior Michelle.

(Photos courtesy of Goodwin Living)

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