Printed Message (2016.034.0417)
Description
Typed message found inside an envelope that says, “Angels taken too soon 6/12/16 Rest in Peace” handwritten on the front. The typed message says, “Dear Angels, I am so sorry that your life was taken in such a horrible tragic event. Although your life was taken so tragically. I will remember you smiling & dancing – full of love and hope. I will also pledge to you to make gun control a personal issue of mine – I will not forget and make sure I try to do what I can to help at least change the process of obtaining an assault rifle. / Dear Heroes, To all the first responders, police officers, hospital workers, nurses, doctors, surgeons, counselors, blood bank works [sic], blood bank donors, FBI, local government and civilian heroes. Thank you for all that you do to protect us from evil and hate. Thank you for your selfless service. I often complain about my job being too stressful – working long hours but I do nothing in comparison of what you do for our city. Thank you to your families as well – as they also make a huge sacrifice for your service Love, Proud Orlando Resident.”
Keywords
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Memorial, Letters, Local Response, Public Reaction
Item Details
- Object ID: 2016.034.0417
- Collection Site: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- Collection Date: 06/29/2016
- Size: 10.875H X 8.5W
