One way to deal with hate is to stand out by making love the priority. Visiting the Pulse Interim Memorial is something that you shouldn’t miss out on. It’s a dedication to honor the innocent lives lost back in the 2016 tragedy. If you’re heading over to Orlando, why not drop by at the Pulse Interim Memorial.

A close look at the Pulse Interim Memorial

The Pulse Memorial serves as a sanctuary of tranquil reflection and love dedicated to honoring the loss of innocent lives and remembering the tragedy on June 12, 2016.

The memorial is open daily from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Extended hours during Remembrance Week and the holidays. If you want to know the directions and parking, click here.

You can enter the Pulse Memorial from either South Orange Avenue at the corner by the Pulse Sign or from Esther Street at the southwest corner of the site.

Taking personal photos is allowed at the Memorial. Glass containers or lit candles are not allowed on the property. Remember to avoid writing messages on the barrier wall. Any messages can be left on the panels beneath the Pulse Sign only.

Visitors should observe proper etiquette and conduct at all times to ensure an enriching and meaningful experience during the visit.

• Offering Wall. A place where you can leave flowers or mementos of your love and support.
• Viewing Areas. There are three viewing areas of the building. You can see where the Pulse Nightclub iconic waterfall was at the entrance, a wall where the 49 Angels’ names are listed, and around the rear of the building where you can check out the openings of the rescue from the bathrooms.
• Ribbon Wall of Photographs. The panels surrounding the building are filled with photos of the community and the world’s response of love and support along with artifacts collected from the Orange County History Center.
• Digital Guest Book. It’s where you can sign, leave a message, connect with the Pulse Memorial and share your experience.
• Pulse Nightclub Sign. It’s the original sign of the Pulse nightclub and a place you can write your message on the panels provided.
• Survivor Grove. A green space with benches where you can contemplate and reflect.

There are several rules and regulations you should be familiar with. Click here to know more.

What is the onePULSE Foundation?

The onePULSE Foundation is a 501(c) 3 incorporated by the owner of the Pulse nightclub. The main goal is to create a sanctuary of hope following the tragic Pulse nightclub tragedy of June 12, 2016, to honor the 49 angels that were taken along with the 69 others who were injured and countless first responders and healthcare professionals who cared for them.

The fund is aimed to support a memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, educational programs to open eyes, and legacy scholarships that open doors.

Back in 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill designating Pulse nightclub as a National Memorial. The event was a meaningful one, especially to the families of the 49, survivors, first responders, and all the lives affected. It’s also a clear and straightforward message to the LGBTQ+ community that the tragedy matters and will never be forgotten for future generations and that love will prevail over hate.

What are the programs and events?

The one Pulse Foundation is more than just a nonprofit group – it’s a community. There are several programs and events by the foundation. If you want to know more about the upcoming programs, events, and community updates, click here.

Scholarships

One of the missions of the foundation is to provide academic opportunities to recipients who embody love, hope, unity, acceptance, courage, and strength.

The 49 Legacy Scholarships were established in 2019 based on the respective victims’ interests, careers, or aspirations. The scholarships inspire and empower students who share similar dreams, ambitions, and goals.

The onePULSE Foundation awards 49 scholarships every year, each up to $10,000 for use at an accredited institution of higher learning, including career and technical schools.

During the assessment of scholarship applicants, some of the factors taken into consideration include the applicant’s personal story, financial need or independence, strong academic or self-improvement interest, and proven track record of leadership, community participation, and/or work experience. Priority will be given to applicants who are immediate family members of the 49 victims as well as survivors of the tragedy and first responders to the event.

Final thoughts

As a way to educate and spread awareness about positivity and love, the Pulse Interim Memorial stands to honor and serves as a remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016, and the world’s response, showing that love will always stand above the rest.

The Pulse Interim Memorial
Address: 1912 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
Email: info@onePULSEfoundation.org
Phone: 407-775-4611

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