Orlando Post 19 benefit for Pulse nightclub victims

Orlando Memorial Post 19, located less than 10 miles from the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, showed its community support by raising a pride flag and hosting an “Orlando Strong” event June 26 with proceeds benefiting the GLBT Center of Orlando to help the shooting victims and their families. The free outdoor concert, which was open to the public, featured five bands, food trucks, raffle prizes and a silent auction.

A pride flag, an American flag and 49 smaller American flags with the names of those killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting line the sidewalk in front of American Legion Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
A pride flag, an American flag and 49 smaller American flags with the names of those killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting line the sidewalk in front of American Legion Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
American Legion Post 19 Commander Wade Foster, left, and Auxiliary Unit 19 member Cindy Stump give an interview with Orlando media before the start of Post 19's Orlando Strong Concert in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
American Legion Post 19 Commander Wade Foster, left, and Auxiliary Unit 19 member Cindy Stump give an interview with Orlando media before the start of Post 19's Orlando Strong Concert in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
Alexis Bradacova signs an
Alexis Bradacova signs an "Orlando United" banner during the Orlando Strong Concert at American Legion Post 19. The banner was later displayed at a local memorial for the victims of those killed in the attack. Photo by Jacob Langston
Personal messages adorn an
Personal messages adorn an "Orlando United" banner during the Orlando Strong Concert at American Legion Post 19. The banner was later displayed at a local memorial for the victims of those killed in the attack. Photo by Jacob Langston
American Legion Post 19 first lady Deborah Foster, left, and members Jim Carlin and Brenda White, embrace after singing together with the band during the Orlando Strong Concert at Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
American Legion Post 19 first lady Deborah Foster, left, and members Jim Carlin and Brenda White, embrace after singing together with the band during the Orlando Strong Concert at Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
American Legion Post 19 Commander Wade Foster joins musician Dave
American Legion Post 19 Commander Wade Foster joins musician Dave "Big Dave Worker" in singing “Gob Bless the USA” on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
Members of American Legion Post 19 and other attendees watch as the band Apple Pie Moonshine perform at the Orlando Strong Concert at Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
Members of American Legion Post 19 and other attendees watch as the band Apple Pie Moonshine perform at the Orlando Strong Concert at Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
Orange County Fire Rescue chaplain Ragan Vandegriff, left, leads American Legion Post 19 Commander Wade foster, right, and others in prayer at the start of the Orlando Strong Concert at Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston
Orange County Fire Rescue chaplain Ragan Vandegriff, left, leads American Legion Post 19 Commander Wade foster, right, and others in prayer at the start of the Orlando Strong Concert at Post 19 in Orlando on June 26, 2016. Photo by Jacob Langston