HUNDREDS GATHER FOR ORLANDO VICTIM VIGIL

Several hundred residents of Maplewood, South Orange and elsewhere gathered in front of the South Orange train station Tuesday night for a vigil to remember those slain in Orlando during the horrific attack Sunday.

Public officials, dignitaries and many supporters of gay and lesbian rights held candles, signs and pro-gay images to show strength in the wake of the horrific killing of 49 people in a gay nightclub there.

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Among those who spoke was Maplewood Mayor Vic Deluca, who has been a leader in both gay rights and gun restrictions. See his views below: