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Pulse survivor Orlando Torres shares heartfelt letter one year after nightclub shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor's Note: We asked Pulse survivor Orlando Torres what he would like to say on the anniversary of the attack. The following is what he asked us to share with you.

Greetings,

I am Orlando Torres, one of the Pulse Nightclub survivors.

Unfortunately a radicalized gunmen came into our home of dancing, fun and entertainment.

He was welcomed by everyone, but he took 49 of our deal angels' lives, and physically injured 53 or more innocent lives, and left many mentally disturbed and heartbroken.

I would love to express my deepest sincere thank you to all that showed loving support to all of the victims and victims’ families, during our hardship of tragic times.

Thank you, to all the news media, and documentaries, to get our tragic stories out to the public for awareness.

God bless you all.

Sincerely yours,

Orlando Torres