Eddie Sotomayor, Jr.Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34, was described by family as a caring and energetic man who worked for a company that held gay cruises and often traveled to promote the company's events. (credit: Facebook)
Stanley Almodovar IIIStanley Almodovar III, was a 23-year-old pharmacy technician. His mother told the Orlando Sentinel that he posted a Snapchat video of himself singing and laughing on his way to Pulse nightclub before the shooting. (credit: Facebook)
Luis Omar Ocasio-CapoLuis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20, was a dancer and worked at a Starbucks while studying theater, according to his sister. He was supposed to audition for a play days after the shooting. (credit: Facebook)
Juan Ramon GuerreroJuan Ramon Guerrero, 22, worked as a telemarketer and recently started attending college at the University of Central Florida. (credit: Facebook)
Eric Ivan Ortiz RiveraEric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old (credit: Facebook)
Peter O. Gonzalez CruzPeter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22, worked for UPS and was always the life of the party, according to family. He went to Pulse nightclub with his best friend, Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, who was also killed in the shooting. (credit: Facebook)
Luis S. VielmaLuis S. Vielma, 22, worked on the Harry Potter ride in Universal. Series author J.K. Rowling tweeted, "I can't stop crying" after hearing the news. (credit: Facebook)
Kimberly MorrisKimberly Morris, 37, moved to Orlando a few months and had taken a job as a bouncer at Pulse. (credit: Facebook)
Amanda AlvearAmanda Alvear, 25, was at Pulse with her best friend, Mercedez Marisol Flores. Both women were killed. (credit: Facebook)
Angel L. Candelario-PadroAngel L. Candelario-Padro, 28, moved to Orlando from Chicago to be closer to family. He was a nurse and served in the National Guard. (credit: Facebook)
Anthony Luis LaureanodislaAnthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25, moved to Orlando three years ago. He was at the club with two roommates, who were both injured in the attack. (credit: Facebook)
Antonio Davon BrownAntonio Davon Brown, 29 years old (credit: Facebook)
Brenda McCoolBrooklyn native Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49, reportedly died protecting one of her 11 children from the gunman. Relatives said McCool survived two separate bouts of cancer. (credit: Facebook)
Christopher Andrew LeinonenChristopher Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old (credit: Facebook)
Christopher Joseph SanfelizChristopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24 years old (credit: Facebook)
Darryl Roman Burt IIDarryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old (credit: Facebook)
Frank HernandezFrank Hernandez, 27 years old (credit: Facebook)
Gilberto Ramon Silva MenendezGilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 years old (credit: Facebook)
Franky Jimmy Dejesus VelazquezFranky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50 years old (credit: Facebook)
Jason Benjamin JosaphatJason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old (credit: Facebook)
Javier Jorge-ReyesJavier Jorge-Reyes, 40 years old (credit: Facebook)
Jean Carlos Mendez PerezJean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35, was born in Puerto Rico and moved to the U.S. when he was a teen. He and his partner, Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, were killed in the shooting. (credit: Facebook)
Jonathan Antonio Camuy VegaJonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24, moved to Florida from Puerto Rico to work for the Spanish-language TV network, Telemundo. He was on the production team for "La Voz Kids," a talent show for young singers in its fourth season. (credit: Facebook)
Juan P. Rivera VelazquezJuan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 years old (credit: Facebook)
Leroy Valentin FernandezLeroy Valentin Fernandez, 25, was working as a leasing agent for an Orlando apartment complex. He had recently been dating Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado who was also killed in the shooting. (credit: Facebook)
Luis Daniel CondeLuis Daniel Conde, 39 years old (credit: Facebook)
Luis Daniel Wilson-LeonLuis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37, moved to Florida from Puerto Rico in 2004. His partner of six years, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, was also killed in the shooting. (credit: Facebook)
Martin Benitez TorresMartin Benitez Torres, 33 years old (credit: Facebook)
Mercedez Marisol FloresMercedez Marisol Flores, 26, went to Pulse almost every weekend. She was out with her best friend, Amanda Alvear, who was also killed. Flores moved to Florida from Queens, New York when she was a child. Flores worked at Target and studied at a local community college. (credit: Facebook)
Oscar A. Aracena-MonteroOscar A Aracena-Montero, 26 years old (credit: Facebook)
Rodolfo Ayala-AyalaRodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 years old (credit: Facebook)
Shane Evan TomlinsonShane Evan Tomlinson, 33, was the lead vocalist with "The Frequency Band" and had just performed a show before heading to the nightclub, where he was later killed. (credit: Facebook)
Simon Adrian Carrillo FernandezSimon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31 years old (credit: Facebook)
Tevin Eugene CrosbyTevin Eugene Crosby, 25, was director of operations for a Michigan marketing firm. He decided to go to Orlando after visiting family in North Carolina. (credit: Facebook)
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano RosadoXavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35, worked at the Aldo show store chain and had been switched to retail for better hours for parenting his 5-year-old son, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He enjoyed salsa dancing and performed at local theme parks, including Walt Disney World. (credit: Facebook)
Enrique L. Rios Jr.Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25, worked with a home health care agency and his mother said he had a heart for helping the elderly. He transferred to St. Francis College in Brooklyn last year where he was studying social work. He was in Orlando to celebrate a friend's birthday. (credit: Facebook)
Miguel Angel HonoratoMiguel Angel Honorato, 30, was a father of three. He managed four restaurants in central Florida along with a catering business on the side. (credit: Facebook)
Juan Chevez-MartinezJuan Chevez-Martinez, 25 years old (credit: Facebook)
Jean C. Nives RodriguezJean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 years old (credit: Facebook)
Joel Rayon PaniaguaJoel Rayon Paniagua, 32 years old (credit: Facebook)
Yilmary Rodriguez SolivanYilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 years old (credit: Facebook)
Jerald Arthur WrightJerald Arthur Wright, 31 years old (credit: Facebook)
Akyra Monet MurrayAkyra Monet Murray, 18 years old (credit: WCPrep/Twitter)
Geraldo A. Ortiz-JimenezGeraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25 years old (credit: Facebook)
Deonka Deidra DraytonDeonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old (credit: Facebook)
Cory ConnellCory James Connell, 21 years old (credit: Handout)
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