TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - It's a solemn day across Florida and beyond.
Tuesday marks two years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, taking the lives of 49 people and forever haunting the families and victims left behind.
Tuesday night, dozens gathered in Florida's Capital City for a candlelight vigil. The event included the reading of the victim's names and a bell ringing.
The Pulse Nightclub shooting is one of the deadliest in modern U.S. history and the pain from that day is still raw.
"It just proves how vulnerable we are at every moment," said Cea Moline, who attended the vigil in Tallahassee. "The wounds in the victims are still fresh. I'm friends with some of them and it's still fresh, like it happened yesterday."
The vigil was about remembering the Pulse victims and speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves, reminding political leaders they believe more needs to be done.
"I would like to see a complete ban on assault weapons," said Christy Temples, a Pastor at Thrive Metropolitan Community Church. "I don't think a civilian needs those and I come from a family of people that own guns. Even they agree, I don't need that type of weapon."
"I think it's really important that we put together a state equality act," said Moline.
Many speakers impressed upon the crowd the importance of voting. As the remembrance vigil came to a close, the crowd sang a promise that echoed off the steps of Florida's Old Capitol: "We won't be silent anymore."
