Colorado Springs gay community members on brutal Orlando attack: “It is heartbreaking”
The unthinkable tragedy in Orlando that killed 50 people is sending shock waves through the LGBTQ community, including here in Colorado Springs.
Groups are rallying in support of those who lost their lives in the nightclub attack.
“It’s something that I think honestly everybody has feared in our community… Acts of hatred like this, that are out there,” said Nic Grzecka, co-owner of Club Q.
Club Q is the only gay club in Colorado Springs, and Grzecka says his community has fought long and hard to have establishments just for them.
“There are people who still don’t like that and want to attack, and the second we stop celebrating we go back into the closet,” Grzecka added.
Springs Equality also partners with the club, to empower the greater gay community.
“Whether it’s here or there, people lost their lives and it’s horrible. It’s tragic and it shouldn’t have happened,” Jake Walter, President of Springs Equality.
The two groups will be holding a candlelight vigil tonight at 8 p.m. at Club Q. Everyone is welcome to the event.
