Handwritten Letter (2016.037.0370)
Description
Message handwritten on notebook paper that says, “Orlando shooting victims, I’ve restarted this letter once already, despite the fact that I’ve been writing it to you since I heard what happened. I thought I’d be able to easily translate how horribly tight my chest feels onto this paper,
but all I get is a dry throat, wet eyes, and a blank paper. I don’t know any of you individually, but I love you. If I could use that love to stop that man behind the gun and give you a chance to live healthy lives full of the happiness you deserve, I would be loving like crazy. I hope you’re finding whatever afterlife you’re residing in to be accepting and full of unending affection. I don’t care if you’re sitting next to God, Buddha, Allah, or anyone else. I do care that you tell them to please send some hope into this world. I am scared of the time I am growing up in hate is so prevelent and if someone is fueled by the love of innocent people to kill, where does it end? I have so much I could say to all of you. Once again, I don’t know you, but I will never forget you. I will be strong for you and for everyone else struggling through this. I hope I can see the day where love is accepted no matter what, skin color provides no boundaries, and gender holds little importance in terms of respect. I want a better world. / Sincerely, Alia B.”
Keywords
Letters, Public Reaction, Pulse Nightclub, Pulse Nightclub Memorial
Item Details
- Object ID: 2016.037.0370
- Collection Site: Pulse Nightclub
- Collection Date: 08/04/2016
- Size: 8.25H X 5W
