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For 49 Days, Tallahassee Memorial Made Up Of 49 Flags Will Honor Orlando Shooting Victims

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner
Published June 24, 2016 at 5:41 PM EDT
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Gov. Rick Scott directed 49 Florida state flags be placed in front of Florida’s Historic Capitol for 49 days. The name, age, and photo of each victim are displayed under each flag.";
Governor Rick Scott's office
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Joined by his wife Ann and Florida Cabinet members, Gov. Rick Scott remembered those who lost their lives at the Orlando nightclub.
Governor Rick Scott's office

On Friday, Governor Rick Scott honored the 49 victims killed during the Orlando mass shooting with a Tallahassee memorial.

Along with his wife Ann, Governor Scott remembered those who lost their lives at the Orlando nightclub. They were also joined by Florida Cabinet members: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater.

Scott directed 49 Florida state flags be placed in front of Florida’s Historic Capitol for 49 days. The name, age, and photo of each victim are displayed under each flag.

In a statement, Scott said, “The memory of this horrific tragedy will never be forgotten.”

For more news updates, follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter: @SaschaCordner.
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Sascha Cordner
Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.
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