ORLANDO, Fla. – As plans for a permanent memorial for the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub tragedy move forward, families of victims and survivors will soon be allowed to visit the site.
According to officials, the city is in the planning phase for a private visit, which is set to take place during the week of June 9, a timing that coincides with the annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony.
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During the visit, victims’ families and survivors will have the opportunity to enter the building. The visit will be the only chance for interested individuals to experience the interior of the building before construction begins on the permanent Pulse memorial, city officials said.
“As the City has taken over the memorial process, one ask of the victims’ families has been for a site visit, similar to what has been done at other mass casualty events,” the city said in a statement.
Since the design for the permanent memorial does not include the current structure, this will be the only opportunity for interested individuals to enter the building before the construction of the permanent Pulse memorial.
The city is currently in the design phase for the memorial to honor those who died as a result of the June 12, 2016 shooting, a project the city believes will cost $12 million.
For family members or survivors interested in participating in the site visit, they can click here to register.
