Australians gather in parks, streets and halls across the country to hold candlelight vigil for the Florida people killed in the Pulse nightclub massacre.
As the crowd observed a minute of silence while reflecting on the faces of the 49 people killed in the attack on Sunday, the candles were handed out, when heavily armed gunner Omar matin shot and hijacked hostages at a gay nightclub Pulse.
The emotional leaders of the LGBTI community in Ballarat told the crowd that they would not be suppressed or oppressed by fear.
When the face of the person killed flashed on the projector screen, they hugged each other.
The vigil at the Launceston Civic Square attracted a similar crowd.
Speaking, music and poetry, before the town hall pays its respects, have been illuminated by Rainbow lights since Tuesday as a sign of support.
In Albury, mourners cry quietly, while others sing along with the music of Kaiyi square, a colorful crowd honoring the victims of the Orlando shooting.
Shane Morris of Wodonga is proud to wear rainbow hats and vests to support the LGBTIQ community.
The service, he said, is a very much needed activity for all members of the community.
"I was just sad when I first heard about the shooting," he said . ".
"But then I was angry that something like this would happen.
"It's just infuriating and hard to understand.
"This vigil is very important, not only to commemorate the people of Orlando, but also to support the community here.
"Orange residents and leaders of the local LGBT community, Julie Proctor and Bradley Tek, have also expressed these views.
"Even though people say they accept homosexuality, their behavior doesn't always reflect that, and people at GLBT still have to comply with a different set of criteria to integrate and feel safe in the public.
"Earlier this week, a simple message came from more than 100 residents: we are here.
People from all walks of life gathered to pray for the victims of last week's Orlando massacre, which killed 49 people.
Members of the city's LGBTQI community say night keeping will be the beginning of the healing process.
Many say the attack was heartbreaking as Sydney's Gay Chorus returned triumphantly.