Don't Miss: Vigil for Orlando on Southold Town Green Monday

SOUTHOLD, NY - As the sun sets on the bucolic North Fork, the Southold community will come together Monday night in heartfelt tribute to the lives lost in the deadly mass shooting in Orlando that has left 49 dead and 53 injured at the Pulse nightclub.

The Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force, along with Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell, will be holding the vigil at 6:30 p.m. at the town green, located at Silversmith's Corner, across from IGA on Route 25 and Youngs Avenue.

The aim of the vigil is to "affirm our unity and solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Orlando. We will stand together with people of good will in Southold Town to share our sorrow and confirm our commitment to the human dignity of all people," a release said.

"It's a difficult time. We are trying to honor the memories of the victims of this horrific event. I think perhaps the best we can do is reaffirm our unity and commitment to not be deterred by barbaric acts," said Russell.
"We are keeping the victims and their families in our prayers," Russell said Sunday, after the attack.

The world was rocked by news of the shooting at the Pulse Orlando Night Club & Ultra Lounge.
The shooting took place at the popular gay bar while about 350 people were dancing and drinking.

The suspect, Omar Mir Seddique Mateen, was killed by law enforcement in an exchange of gunfire, according to Orlando Police Chief John Mina.

Vigils have also been held in Orient, Aquebogue and Bridgehampton as the East End struggles to make sense of the horror.