To start the day …. “Two months …. seems like an eternity … “!!

~~August 12, 2016~~ 

WE REMEMBER

I woke up early this morning.

Two months ago, around this time,  I learned about the senseless killing of members of the LGBT community in Orlando.

We all know by now that they were at Pulse, a local gay club, celebrating Latin night.

Since that day, many other ugly/sad things have happened.

More details have come out, autopsy results are available.

The killer shot victims more than 200 times in 2o minutes.

The actions of the local and, maybe federal authorities, are under scrutiny.

I wonder why it took that long to go into the club and stop this maniac.

For 49 families their lives will never be the same.

We remember!!

HortyRex©

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~~Outlaws of Love~~

(Orlando Shooting Tribute Video)

~~Published on Jun 13, 2016~~

My reaction to any hurt I feel is to turn to music.
This song really speaks to me, and really speaks about the pain it can feel to be judged for who you love, who you are, or what you look like.
My heart goes out to all of those who have been effected by the killings at Pulse in Orlando, Florida.
Hate never ends well, and love is the only way this world will ever pull through. #LoveIsTheMessage

Adam Lambert

NEVER FORGET THE HORROR AND THE PAIN

We ALL are ONE!!

PULSE …. “United Forever …. Fundraiser Tomorrow …. July 3 ….”!!

~~July 2, 2016~~ 

LEIGH SHANNON

These were Leigh’s own words the weeks after the Pulse Nightclub shooting

His show is on at Hamgurber Mary’s in Orlando every Saturday.

Leigh was shaken and emotionally spent like all of us in the LGBT community.

I know it is a rough weekend to do this …..
But, just in case … please come see us.

MANY STARS of our Hamburger Mary’s Team this Sunday!

This will be HUGE!
Carol Lee, Chavela Belleza, Kirk Hartlage, Erika Dunlap, Ginger Minj, JB Burgos, Jeff Jones, Maya Andrews Nicky Monet, The Broadway Brunch Crew, The Minx, Tia Devine and more ….
This is a personal message.

Hope you can make it.

~Leigh Shannon~

Tomorrow, July 3, a fundraiser has been organized at the Cheyenne Saloon in Church Street Station, downtown Orlando.

All are cordially invited.

We hope that many are able to join the group and celebrate Orlando’s resilience and unity.

Who is Leigh Shannon?

Actor, Stand up, Comic, Female Impersonator Leigh Shannon who has more than 40 years in show business.

This iconic well known performer has celebrated many years in show business while wearing many hats.

He is a well known business man in Orlando and owns Ritzy Rags Wigs & More.

This is a local that store caters to a wide variety of people. Tourists for cosmetics, theatrical make up, wigs and more. Actors, clowns, female impersonators and many local entertainers shop there as well.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

Major Achievement …. “Leigh Shannon: 41 years in Show Business”!!

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~~Light Of A Clear Blue Morning~~

PULSE ORLANDO 

~~Published on Jul 2, 2016~~

Song and lyrics by Dolly Parton
Light Of A Clear Blue Morning

Used for a fund-raiser for Pulse Night.
July 3rd,2016 United Forever

Hi there,

Please take a peek at new video Joey did.
It will warm your heart and break it at the same time.
I will be doing this number tomorrow at the fundraiser.
Thanks and have a happy SAFE 4th!

Love to all of you …

~Leigh Shannon~

We ALL are ONE!!

#WeAreInMourning …. #OrlandoStrong …. “!!

~~June 13, 2016~~ 

WAKING UP FROM SLEEP

I woke up this morning with an eirie feeling.

Then it hit me, like a ton of bricks.

It isn’t a nightmare.

It’s my hometown’s reality, my community’s reality.

So much more pain is expected as the names of victims a published.

Many families will be in pain.

It wasn’t a dream, we are living this as I write.

To give you an idea, Pulse is less that 1/2 hour away from my home.

In another time in my life, I could’ve been there too.

Some of my friends were supposed to be there Saturday but, for some reason, they stayed away.

It was Latin night, a big night for the LGBT Latin group.

“It Is What It Is” is in mourning.

We don’t know yet when we will resume our regular postings.

For now, we are in mourning!

HortyRex©

As the world knows, Orlando was the stage for the largest gun shooting in the history of America.

As of this writing

Authorities have identified the following victims.

Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21
Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35
Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50
Amanda Alvear, 25
Martin Benitez Torres, 33
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25
Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31
Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26
Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25

Only 19 of the 50 have been identified.

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Executive Director for GLBT Center of Central Florida on Orlando Nightclub Shooting

Terry DeCarlo

(the morning of the shooting)

~~Published on Jun 12, 2016~~

Terry DeCarlo, executive director of The GLBT Center of Central Florida,speaks with Chris Bonnano of Florida Today about the weekend attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Orlando LGBT Leader responds to mass shooting at Pulse nightclub.

We ALL are ONE!!