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'Sand Castle Man' Pays Tribute to Orlando Shooting Victims
See how San Diego's "Sand Castle Man" uses his latest masterpiece to honor those affected by the largest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Coronado, CA — He's known around San Diego as the "Sand Castle Man."
Bill Pavlacka's latest creation on Coronado Beach near Hotel Del Coronado is in tribute to the victims of the Orlando mass shooting — the worst in U.S. history — carried out by a self-proclaimed Muslim gunman early Sunday at a gay nightclub.
"Orlando, We Love You! America and the World Must Stand Strong Against Terrorism," is the message Pavlacka sends on the towering sand masterpiece shared on Facebook by CBS 8 - San Diego:
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Elsewhere in San Diego, a memorial is growing at the site of the Pride Flag in Hillcrest, where a vigil for the victims was held Sunday night.
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Candles, memorials at #Hillcrest Pride Flag honoring Orlando victims. #SanDiego #orlando #weareorlando #loveislove pic.twitter.com/MY1NVrNUMk
— Ryan Trabuco (@RyanTrabuco) June 14, 2016
Image of Hotel del Coronado via Ctorbann/Wikimedia Commons
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