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16 Jun 2016

Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: Bill Furnish, US Consulate, Melbourne.

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Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: Bill Furnish, US Consulate, Melbourne.

13445409_1052164134818960_2894554724303444849_n Bill Furnish from the United States Consulate in Melbourne addresses the crowd and shares his thanks for the messages of support for the community of Orlando and in general the United States as well as reading out a message from President Obama.

This week, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities experienced a horrific atrocity on our way of life. When Omar Mateen entered the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida and caused the death of 49 people and the injury of 53 it shattered the hearts of many in our JOY community and across the world. JOY 94.9 strongly condemns this hideous violence targeted at our communities, and sends our love to all those affected by this abhorrent tragedy.

The Victorian LGTBI communities and allies came together at Federation Square on Thursday 16 June 2016 at 5pm, to stand in solidarity with Orlando and against hate and prejudice. A multi-faith service followed at 6pm in St Paul’s Cathedral.