06/12/2026
Ten years ago, our community lost 49 souls to hate.
They were friends. Siblings. Daughters. Sons. Partners. Dreamers. Dancers. People who gathered in a place that was meant to be safe, to celebrate who they were and who they loved.
Today, we remember them.
We remember the light they brought into this world.
We remember the love they shared.
We remember the lives they should still be living.
The flame of one candle cannot replace 49 lives, but it reminds us that even in darkness, love endures, community endures, and hope endures.
At HRC San Diego, we honor their memory by continuing the work, protecting our community, defending our rights, and building a future where every LGBTQ+ person can live freely and safely.
We remember.
We honor.
We continue.