“We can still celebrate Pride, but we can still do it in a softer tone.”

Gamez hopes her broadcast mic can help the Austin’s LGBT community return to a sense of normalcy after the attack in Orlando.

“The theme today isn’t necessarily business as usual, but the theme is to be tender, tender, listen to people letting people know we are here for them if they need someone to talk to and to be real, just allow yourself to grieve and be real,” said Gamez.

In the warehouse district, home to two of Austin’s most popular gay bars, regular morning supply deliveries were being made. It looked like a typical Monday morning but something was different. At Rain, the banners outside were lowered to honor those who were hurt and killed.

A unity vigil was held Sunday evening. It provided a glimpse into how difficulty the healing process may be, and how long of a journey it may take.

The vigil began with a rally at the State Capitol, where earlier Governor Greg Abbott ordered flags to be lowered. Austin Mayor Steve Adler was among those who spoke.

“Let’s choose unity over division lets choose confidence over fear, lets chose lightness over darkness, and lets choose love over hate,” said Mayor Adler.

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