Woke up this morning to the news of the awful tragedy that went on there last night. Orlando is where most of my Florida family lives, and a lot of friends. Still trying to check in with everyone. How are the rest of the GRM family?
Sad, just so sad. 
Yeah, i got woke up with the same thing this morning. Early reports are solo gunman, who has been identified. No name given by the media though.
In reply to mndsm:
CNN
Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce is identified as the shooter.
The club is the most prominent gay nightclub in Orlando.
Nothing good will come of this.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims.
I was just about to post something. Thanks for asking.
As far as I know, we're all safe. Friends have been checking in all morning. It's beyond tragic.
It's not Orlando's only shooting at a venue this weekend, either, as Christina Grimme was shot and killed Friday evening at The Plaza Live. A month or so ago I saw The Melvins there. We go there regularly. It all hits close to home. As a society, we should be able to do better.
Agreed - As a society, we should be able to do better.
My heart hurts for us. And for you, our American neighbours, I truly hope that you get wiser, stronger leadership that can work towards resolving these horrible tragedies.
Toyman01 wrote: In reply to mndsm: CNN Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce is identified as the shooter. The club is the most prominent gay nightclub in Orlando. Nothing good will come of this.
Yeah, ive been staying in a media blackout til this is sorted. I hate speculation.
mndsm wrote:Toyman01 wrote: In reply to mndsm: CNN Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce is identified as the shooter. The club is the most prominent gay nightclub in Orlando. Nothing good will come of this.Yeah, ive been staying in a media blackout til this is sorted. I hate speculation.
Probably the best solution; I usually try to do the same thing.
Tragic, regardless of the back story. Hopefully our GRM family will not be affected by this senseless act.
I've seen it blamed on our "crazy gun culture" already. (Because we all know Paris and Brussels have a crazy gun culture too.)
I think most logical people can connect the dots.
Omar Mateen, Moslem, registered Democrat, 29, of Afghani parents.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-06-12/orlando-shooting-suspect-identified-omar-mateen-us-citizen
Omar Mateen, unstable person who had easy access to a high-capacity firearm.
And locked.
Thanks again, everyone, for your concern.
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