Central Florida community remembers lives lost 7 years after Pulse nightclub shooting

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will gather Monday to remember the 49 lives lost seven years after the Pulse nightclub shooting.

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People have gathered throughout the weekend at the Pulse memorial to remember those who were killed.

Some visitors have placed balloons, flowers, and other items at the site all weekend long.

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Several people gathered at the memorial site at 2 a.m. Monday, to mark the exact time the tragedy unfolded.

Every June 12 since the Pulse shooting has been a tough day for many in Central Florida.

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Seven years later, the wounds are still fresh for Julia Lozada.

“Like people calling, trying to figure out if people were okay,” Lozada said.

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Lozada was at Pulse nightclub in 2016 when the deadly attack happened.

Hundreds are expected to visit the Pulse memorial throughout Monday.

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