A vigil was held outside Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Monday in honor of the victims who died in the nightclub mass shooting on Sunday.
One speaker said, "Hate, bigotry and intolerance are our common enemies."
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Thousands gathered holding signs and candles as the names of the victims were read aloud.
The owners of Pulse nightclub said, “We are not leaving. We are here to stay. We will be bigger and better than you can imagine.”
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This message was clear throughout the vigil and amid the songs and many speeches given: “Peace and love.”
More than eight hours after the vigil, candles were still burning at the venue.
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