Community remembers 49 lives lost 8 years after Pulse nightclub shooting – WFTV

On Wednesday, people will honor the victims and survivors in several ways.

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The day marking the Pulse nightclub attack is a difficult and emotional time for residents of Central Florida.

The City of Orlando hosted several events to honor and remember these 49 lives lost.+

Wednesday morning and afternoon, there will be a Memorial Day blood drive that people can find at two different locations.

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If you would like to donate blood Wednesday morning, meet at Orlando City Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. People can also donate blood Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Doctor Phillips Center.

There will be the ringing of 49 bells at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando at 4 p.m.

Then, the remembrance ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Doctor Phillips Center.

Read: Orlando Opens Applications for Pulse Memorial Advisory Board

Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the free event, but seats must be reserved through the Doctor Phillips Center. It will also be broadcast live online.

As people remember the tragedy, a battle is also underway over what a Pulse memorial should look like.

See more in the video above.

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