Six months.

Today marks six months since a gunman opened fire inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando, killing 49 people and injuring more than 50 others.

  • A remembrance ceremony hosted by the City of Orlando and Orange County is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando. Find more details and RSVP.

It is the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history and has been called an act of terrorism by many politicians and agencies, including Gov. Rick Scott, President Barack Obama and the Orlando Police Department.

Over the last six months, the city of Orlando — as well as the LGBT and the Hispanic communities — have continued to heal and move forward.

The site of Pulse, a popular gay nightclub just outside of downtown Orlando, continues to be a place for mourning and gathering.

Orlando continues to unite.

Pulse memories from our viewers

Me along with many others lost loved ones at Pulse. It was my home. Drew and Juan were close to my heart. Romeo and Romeo. I was supposed to be there with them that night. But I was sick and not feeling well. Went to bed and woke up to Drew’s mom Christine on the news. My world turned upside down. I went to every single funeral I could and protected the funerals from Westboro. My world has never been the same and now I’m actively involved in the activities at Pulse. I have made so many new friends that are now family. My heart will always be with them. ❤️💙💜💚💛

-— Deborah Whiteley

My very first day ever with a guy was at Pulse when I was 19. I was nervous because he was a blonde blue eyed white guy and I’m far from that. When we stepped inside, it didn’t matter. I instantly fell in love with him and because of that I’ll always feel connected to Pulse.

— Jordan Colby Allison

I remember my husband waking me up at literally the crack of dawn, telling me that the shooting had happened and it was all over Facebook and the news. I don’t think we ended up going back to sleep. We watched the news all day, which we never do, and anytime we needed to go somewhere, that’s all we listened to on the radio. It was a truly terrifying day. It seemed like a fog was laying over everyone, everyone just seemed to be in a haze. The fact that it happened so close to home seemed to really shake the community.

— Karen Lundell Jackson

My and my best friend used to come here for drinks, used to dance. The Wendy’s across the street was a savior. This was the best place to go in Orlando in terms of night life, and I will forever miss it. And Orlando as a whole will forever miss its 49 innocents.

— Hannah Claire

I just want to send my love to the survivors and to the families of those who lost their lives. You remain in my prayers and are thought of often. Orlando STILL stands with you. #OrlandoStrong

— Joy Mountz

My friends and I were supposed to go to Pulse that night. I am a homebody and usually don’t go out. I was really considering it but decided not to. I slept over my friend’s house that night and woke up the next day late afternoon with my phone filled with missed phone calls and messages (my phone was on silent). My family went to all the local hospitals looking for me, thinking I was involved in the shooting because I was not answering their calls and texts. I spent the whole day watching the news, and weeks looking for newly updated articles about it.

— Arkaino Daniel Fernandez

Every Thursday night my friends and I were there. We made some really great memories there. I’ll NEVER forget!

— Melanie Barrientes

The amazing times, amazing people, and endless nights of fun. Best, more PEACEFUL and happy place ever!

— Danielle Mikes