Many people that were attacked in Pulse/Orlando are still in the hospital

[Aerows]

Some still in critical.

I feel for their families. They are wondering if the person they care for will live or die due to this tragedy.

Please don't forget about them.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. Thanks for the reminder

It does sound like the news is getting back to election-news-as-usual starting today. But I don't think we're about to forget this anytime soon. It's still the biggest news story and ordinary people everywhere are feeling affected by this. The newspaper has covered all kinds of vigils in local towns (and I'm in NE NY) to honor the victims.

The other night, we were going through the TV channels and couldn't help noticing that Chiller, of all channels, had a permanent logo up on its screen in remembrance of Orlando. Even Chiller!

[Aerows]

4. Many are going to have to go through extensive surgery

if they ever want to dance again.

If they ever want to.

This was so absolutely soul-robbing.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I agree that this is as awful as it gets.

I've also thought about those who were there, and only witnessed this unimaginable horror. Even they will never be the same... and will need a lot of help.

[Aerows]

8. I don't know what to do

for them and their families, but shouldn't we do something? It's horrible that so many died, but let's not forget those and their loved ones laying there on a hospital bed.

I want to do something, surely there is a small kindness we can do to say you aren't alone.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. This has been so well publicized that there must be addresses where the victims are hospitalized

There are shrines where people are leaving flowers and other tributes, but I'm sure cards and messages of encouragement for those being treated would be welcome too. And there is a very successful fund set up to help them and their families, as well...

This looks like the right link. It's raised over $4 million already

https://www.gofundme.com/blog/2016/06/16/over-4-million-raised-for-orlando-shooting-victims/

[Aerows]

11. Thank you.

So much attention on those that perished, and rightfully so, but we have to help those that were decimated but not dead.

And might I say, I wish to all under the sun, moon and stars that I don't have to ask how to help victims of mass shootings?

[Rhiannon12866]

16. I know.

After each horrific shooting, you have to think it has to be the last. The vast majority of Americans, of either party, support gun control. Why so many in this country continue to elect representatives who vote against their interests is baffling to me.

[sheshe2]

31. Boston did this after the bombings.

http://www.boston.com/culture/health/2014/09/02/one-fund-boston-distributes-final-funds-to-bombing-survivors

Also, would have to find the links, companies donated prosthetics to the survivors as well. At least one was very young and will need to have a new ones as she grows.

There is indeed help out there.

[sheshe2]

30. Hey, Aerows.

They will with the love of their friends and public support, they will heal. I believe they will dance again.

This year was the first year for Boston Bombing victims to run again. Three years later...





My heart goes out to them all.

They will dance again.

[Surya Gayatri]

2. Massive K & R! Thanks for posting.

[Aerows]

3. Thanks for the kick

Some are going to have long-term disabilities.

It is more than horrific, it is enough to break down and cry.

[Feeling the Bern]

5. kr

[Aerows]

7. What can we do for them and their families?

I'd love to do something rather than just sit here and say something,

I don't particularly know what they might need. It's not always my forte.

Maybe help those in the hospital with toiletries or cards?

I don't know, but I think that as a DU community we could help those whose lives were shattered and still hoping they make it.

[malaise]

9. Good point

and if they make it, they will need all sorts of support for the rest of their lives.

[Aerows]

12. I wish to all that is holy

I never have to talk about this again.

We all know natural disasters will happen - but one person shooting 103 souls isn't in any way natural

[malaise]

13. This one hit hard

and not just for the unbelievable number of victims - the targets LGBTQ and Latinos just don't add up for me.
And they won't change a gun law

[Aerows]

15. I can't make sense of it, malaise

and I don't even know what to do other than comfort those that have the fallen

[malaise]

17. You know what I did for solace

I cleaned all our windows and I mean cleaned then washed the bedroom drapes.
Amazing how much lighter the place feels and it kept me busy. In a subconscious way I guess I was trying to wash away this horrific act.

Today I'm going to reorganize the wardrobe. It will keep me busy for a few hours.

[Aerows]

18. It was a pretty special event

and cleaning the air and washing away horror is helpful. I just have enough things to do today I was up already and didn't bother to go to bed. I'm pretty good for 36 hours, to tell you the truth.

[malaise]

19. Nah I need my six hours of sleep

but cleaning helps.

We're expecting rain all day.

[Aerows]

20. I am pretty sure that it is

Pure discipline that is preventing me from eating somebodys arm or leg in this asinine meeting - no time for breakfast and I respect my body too much for doughnuts and a noon crash

[Aerows]

14. Thank heaven's some people have already thought of it!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027931384

Here is a great bunch of resources.

I guess I just got side-tracked wondering how I would feel if my loved one was in ICU, but not dead.

I don't mean to be gruesome. It's just such a huge belching poison of aftermath for them and their friends and family

[Bluenorthwest]

21. I think insisting that the government speak the full truth about the attacker is something I'd

want done if I was in that hospital. I am furious that they are playing press agent to the killer by polishing his words into neat packages devoid of truth.

[Aerows]

23. I'm not happy *AT ALL*

about that.

[mopinko]

22. was wondering about that myself.

wonder how many will not get out of that bed alive. seems like we should be hearing of at least some of them getting out. that i havent makes me fear the worst.

[Democat]

24. These are the people that deserve our attention

Not the worthless person who attacked them.

[lostnfound]

25. Who pays for all their deductibles and copays? The NRA?

One dumbass is allowed to do so much damage, and the only people who pay for it are the victims and their families (and I suppose THEIR insurance companies).
The special treatment for this protected class of people who insist on having the right to make this crap freely available to just about anyone is revolting.

If I want to fly a plane, drive a car or sell hot dogs out of a food cart, I need a license and insurance to pay for damages that might be done to other people because of my activities. The damage done by guns in the wrong hands is too big to extract as a penalty from the culprit (who is usually dead anyway).

[raccoon]

28. THANK YOU. nt

[niyad]

26. thank you for the reminder.

[romanic]

27. So sad.

I haven't felt this way since the Boston bombing and all those that were injured. These victims have a long road of recovery ahead of them, both physical and mental.

[LostOne4Ever]

29. I won't forget! I am not a believer but they are in my thoughts. BUMP! nt