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Shock and grief over Orlando shooting

Outpouring of support from netizens all over the world in the wake of the tragedy

Mr Pablo Reyes' seemingly prophetic post dated last December turns out to be an edited version of the original post. Above and right: On Twitter, the hashtag #LoveisLove has been a top trend throughout the week. Other hashtags which trended include #
Above On Twitter, the hashtag #LoveisLove has been a top trend throughout the week. Other hashtags which trended include #OrlandoUnited and #NeverForget. PHOTOS: JOE ZEE/TWITTER, JOHN MINA/TWITTER

LOVE IS LOVE IN SINGAPORE?

It has been a week, and netizens the world over are still reeling from the senseless killings that took place last Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando. The killer took the lives of 49 people, and injured 53 others in his shooting spree.

On Twitter, the hashtag #LoveisLove has been a top trend throughout the week, with millions of users firing off messages of support for families of the victims, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community at large.

"We are born to love. We are taught to hate. #LoveIsLove," said Twitter user Ranj Singh.

"Minds open. Hearts change. America shifts," said US President Barack Obama. "Be proud of how far we've come - and continue to push for progress. #LoveIsLove"

Mr Pablo Reyes' seemingly prophetic post dated last December turns out to be an edited version of the original post. PHOTO: FACEBOOK PAGE OF PABLO REYES

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 19, 2016, with the headline Shock and grief over Orlando shooting. Subscribe