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Orlando strong: People turn to social media to remember Pulse

A memorial to the victims of the 49 people killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando a year ago Monday on June 12, 2016, is pictured here. Social media is marking the one year anniversary with tributes and remembrances.
A memorial to the victims of the 49 people killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando a year ago Monday on June 12, 2016, is pictured here. Social media is marking the one year anniversary with tributes and remembrances.
By WFTV.com
June 12, 2017

Social media has lit up with tributes and remembrances to the 49 victims killed in the Pulse nightclub slaughter one year ago Monday.

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Here are some of the comments, memorials and more posted on Twitter and Facebook:

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