Ever since the absolutely atrocious Orlando nightclub shooting on Sunday, there has been an outpouring of support from all corners of the world towards the victims and their families. That has meant everything from Senate Democrats filibustering for gun reform to tearful, passionate pleas from late night television hosts and more. What’s clear is that people want to help and that a lot of the early politicizing and speculating has slowed down in lieu of actual support. That is really the backbone of America and what makes it a strong nation; not being divided and arguing petty points, but coming together for its people.
The losses in Orlando have impacted a lot of people, including, according to EW, a team member from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Luis Vielma was a team member at one of the rides and also one of the victims from Sunday and, needless to say, the whole team at Wizarding World of Harry Potter felt that blow.
Luis Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal. He was 22 years old. I can't stop crying. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/Nz2ZCWxNsS
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 13, 2016
The crew at Wizarding World of Harry Potter held a tribute for the fallen 22-year-old where they all raised their wands in honor of Vielma and wow, is it difficult to watch. If the impact of this shooting hadn’t reached you yet and you have even a small affinity for Harry Potter, this could be that moment where it hits you.
(Via EW)
