Orlando Shooting Victims Mourned at Vigils Around the World

Thousands gather at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to pay their respects for those lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando on June 13, 2016.
Thousands gather at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to pay their respects for those lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando on June 13, 2016. Candlelight vigils and remembrances for the victims of the shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Early Sunday, an American-born man who had recently pledged allegiance to ISIS opened fire in the nightclub killing at least 49 people, in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.Samuel Corum—Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Men embrace during a candle light vigil in memory of victims one day after a mass shooting at the Pulse gay night club in Orlando on June 13, 2016.
Men embrace during a candle light vigil in memory of victims one day after a mass shooting at the Pulse gay night club in Orlando on June 13, 2016. Adrees Latif—Reuters
Taylor Forrest (C), of Orlando, Florida, cries on the sidewalk near a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando outside of the Stonewall Inn, a famous gay bar, in New York City on June 13, 2016.
Taylor Forrest (C), of Orlando, Florida, cries on the sidewalk near a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando outside of the Stonewall Inn, a famous gay bar, in New York City on June 13, 2016. Justin Lane—EPA
Hundreds of people listen to speakers at a memorial gathering for those killed in Orlando in front of the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar The Stonewall Inn on June 13, 2016.
Hundreds of people listen to speakers at a memorial gathering for those killed in Orlando in front of the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar The Stonewall Inn on June 13, 2016.Spencer Platt—Getty Images
A woman joins others in writing the names of shooting victims in chalk in a park across from the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar The Stonewall Inn on June 13, 2016.
A woman joins others in writing the names of shooting victims in chalk in a park across from the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar The Stonewall Inn on June 13, 2016.Spencer Platt—Getty Images
A couple embraces as people gather in front of a makeshift memorial in New York City to remember the victims of a mass shooting in Orlando, June 12, 2016.
A couple embraces as people gather in front of a makeshift memorial to the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, in New York City on June 12, 2016. Andres Kudacki—AP
Flags at the Washington Monument fly at half staff to honor those killed in last weekend's shootings at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, in Washington, DC, U.S. June 13, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTX2FY94
Flags at the Washington Monument fly at half staff to honor those killed in last weekend's shootings at a gay club in Orlando, Fla., in Washington on June 13, 2016.Kevin Lamarque—Reuters
People take part during a vigil in solidarity outside Manhattan's historic Stonewall Inn to express their support for the victims killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando in New York on June 13 ,2016. The American gunman who launched a murderous assault on a gay nightclub in Orlando was radicalized by Islamist propaganda, officials said Monday, as they grappled with the worst terror attack on US soil since 9/11. / AFP PHOTO / KENA BETANCURKENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images
People take part during a vigil in solidarity outside Manhattan's historic Stonewall Inn to express their support for the victims killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando in New York on June 13, 2016.Kena Betancur—AFP/Getty Images
Members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and queer (LGTBQ) community attend a candlelight vigil outside the White House in Washington, D.C., June 12 2016.
Members and supporters of the LGBT community attend a candlelight vigil outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 12, 2016. Jim Lo Scalzo—EPA
White roses and rainbow flags are displayed in front of the US Embassy in Berlin on June 13, 2016.
White roses and rainbow flags are displayed in front of the U.S. Embassy in Berlin on June 13, 2016.John MacDougall—AFP/Getty Images
A member of the public holds a candle during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, at Frank Kitts Park in Wellington, June 13 2016.
A candlelight vigil for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando was held at Frank Kitts Park in Wellington, New Zealand, on June 13, 2016. Hagen Hopkins—Getty Images
People attend a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Orlando attack against a gay night club, held in San Francisco, June 12, 2016.
People attend a candlelight vigil for the victims of the attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, held in San Francisco on June 12, 2016. Beck Diefenbach—Reuters
People gather to mourn, honor and remember the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting at Newtown, in Sydney, Australia on June 13, 2016.
People gather to mourn, honor and remember the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney, Australia on June 13, 2016.Sam Mooy—EPA
Participants hold candles during a vigil at Frank Kits Park in remembrance of victims after a gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Wellington, New Zealand on June 13, 2016.
Participants hold candles during a vigil at Frank Kitts Park in remembrance of victims after a gunman opened fire at an Orlando nightclub, in Wellington, New Zealand on June 13, 2016. Marty Melville—AFP/Getty Images
Mourners gather outside of the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar the Stonewall Inn to light candles,lay flowers and grieve for those killed in Orlando last evening on June 12, 2016.
Mourners gather outside of the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar the Stonewall Inn to light candles, lay flowers and grieve for those killed in Orlando on June 12, 2016.Spencer Platt—Getty Images
People take part in a candlelight vigil for the victims of a shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on June 13, 2016.
People take part in a candlelight vigil for the victims of a shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, in Hong Kong on June 13, 2016. Anthony Kwan—Getty Images
*** BESTPIX *** South Korean Mourners Remember Victims Of Mass Shooting At Orlando Nightclub
People gather during a vigil in downtown Seoul to remember victims of the shooting at an Orlando nightclub, in Seoul, South Korea, on June 13, 2016.Chung Sung-Jun—Getty Images

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