Orlando Standard

December 19, 2023 – ORLANDO, FL – The City of Orlando has provided an update on the development of a permanent monument at the Pulse club site, aiming to increase transparency and keep the community informed about the progress.

Since acquiring the site in October, the municipality has been taking steps to move the project forward. Mayor Dyer met with the board of directors of the OnePulse Foundation on November 27 to understand the work done so far in creating the memorial. During the meeting, it was agreed that the township would share the task of designing the monument.

In addition, the city has assured that the Annual Commemoration Ceremony and the CommUNITY Rainbow Run, previously organized by OnePulse, will continue in 2024. These events provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor the 49 angels lost in the tragedy. Further details about these events and partnerships are currently being finalized.

To facilitate the creation of a place of remembrance at the Pulse club site, Mayor Dyer believes it is best for the City of Orlando to lead the process. To this end, the municipality will establish the Orlando United Pulse Memorial Fund under the 501c3 category. This will allow interested businesses, community organizations, and individuals to contribute financially to the monument's creation.

Engaging with the victims' families and survivors is crucial in creating a permanent memorial that honors the victims, those affected by the tragedy, and pays tribute to Orlando's resilience. The municipality is finalizing a process to communicate and collaborate with these stakeholders, starting with the establishment of a webpage dedicated to collecting contact information.

The City of Orlando remains committed to developing the permanent memorial at the Pulse club site in a thoughtful, planned, transparent, and timely manner. Updates will be provided to the community as work progresses and more details become available.

For further information, contact Ashley Papagni, Public Information Officer, at ashley.papagni@orlando.gov or call 407.246.4275.

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.orlando.gov/News/Press-Releases/2023-Press-Releases/Actualizaci%C3%B3n-del-Muncipio-de-Orlando-sobre-el-Monumento-Conmemorativo-Pulse