They were not too proud to forget.
A small crowd gathered outside Old Stone House in Park Slope on Sunday, on the eve of the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, to remember the victims of the senseless act — and those who attended the intimate vigil were moved by its humble display of grief, according to organizers.
“We would have liked more people, but the ones who came were really moved,” said Mickey Heller, co-chair of Brooklyn Pride. “There was a wonderful response from people who attended. They thanked us for having the event.”
Mourners held candles and their loved ones as they reflected on the brutal attack, which left 49 people dead and another 58 wounded after a 29-year-old security guard opened fire inside the club last year on June 12.
The brief memorial ended on a hopeful note, however, with words delivered by a clergyman from East New York’s Unity Fellowship Church.
“Bishop Zachary Jones brought the people together, left them feeling good about themselves,” Heller said. “He encouraged them to continue on in joy and in love.”
