“The events that took place on Saturday evening into Sunday morning I will never forget. I was fortunate to make it out of the building with a few scrapes and bruises. Many of my Orlando based family, friends, and loved ones were not as fortunate. 

I am absolutely sick, sad and at a loss of words for what is still transpiring. We are a family, we are all friends, and we do all share One Pulse. I love you all so very much. It seems like a horrible nightmare as the names on the list are released. The one comfort is I can recall an amazing story of love, fun, and smiling nights together — laughing and dancing the night away. Please my Orlando friends and Family stay strong with me for yourself and for the world. Our friends, our family will never be forgotten.”

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