PHOTOS: Vancouver Hosts Candlelight Vigil For Orlando Shooting Victims

Following the largest mass murder in the history of the United States, hundreds of metro Vancouverites united at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday, June 12 to send their love and support to the victims and families involved in the tragic shooting at a Orlando, Florida gay nightclub.

The mourning was quickly and successfully organized by the Vancouver Pride Society with “Community” as the theme.

Hundreds of candles were distributed and lit by locals who then shared a moment of silence.

Fighting for the day when loving a woman won't be putting my life at risk. Fighting for the day where everyone is free to love whoever they want. Sending love and support to everyone affected by the Orlando shooting. #orlandoshooting #lovetrumpshate #proudtobebisexual #orlandovigilvancouver #therevolution

A photo posted by Lea Duranseaud (@lduranseaud) on Jun 12, 2016 at 8:05pm PDT

Love will always win. Vancouver is with Orlando #Orlando #lovewins

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#loveislove #lovewillalwayswin #Orlando

A photo posted by Kevin Eastwood (@kevineastwood) on Jun 12, 2016 at 8:43pm PDT

Candles. #lovewins

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#OrlandoVigilVancouver #orlando #stopthehate

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500 people stood in solidarity tonight in Vancouver. We stand together to show that love conquers hate. We stand together to show that there is light in the darkness. We stand together to show that we will not let an entire community live in fear. We stand together to show that we will not blame an entire religion based on one man's action. Love always wins. #StandWithOrlando #OrlandoVigilVancouver

A photo posted by Jasmine (@jasmine_leblanc) on Jun 12, 2016 at 9:18pm PDT

I'm glad I went the the vigil tonight to grieve for the 50 Orlando victims of homophobic hate. I wasn't feeling good today, but I felt it was important to demonstrate my support of the community. So sad. I'm glad I went though. The speakers were amazing. My favourite message was that the movement was always about love and that this pain wouldn't cause them to hate in retaliation. #lgtb #orlandovigilvancouver #sad #nomorefanatism #nomorehate #unitedagainsthate

A video posted by Lisa Knechtel (@l.knechtel) on Jun 12, 2016 at 9:28pm PDT

No place I'd rather be ??

A photo posted by JONNY STAUB (@jonnystaub) on Jun 12, 2016 at 9:31pm PDT

#Vancouver is with #Orlando #lovealwayswins

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" I am fortunate enough to live in a country where my MLA, Premiere, & Prime Minister recognize equal rights for all! " #lgbt #orlando #vigil #heartbroken #sadness #50dead ??

A photo posted by Jess redmond (@jess082288) on Jun 12, 2016 at 9:52pm PDT

There are too many standing with broken hearts tonight… they do not however stand alone. #orlando #gaypride #lgbtqpride #solidarity #endgunviolence

A photo posted by Tilted Windmills (@tiltedwindmills) on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:09pm PDT

Be strong, strong as together we will always be. #Orlando #lgbt #lovewins #PrayForOrlando #Vancouver

A photo posted by Alpha Tam (@alphayhtam) on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:15pm PDT

#lovetrumpsall #prayfororlando #vigil #chalkart #candles

A photo posted by Losha (@loshabear) on Jun 12, 2016 at 11:08pm PDT

Had to go light a candle at the #OrlandoVigilVancouver. When will the violence ever end ??

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