ORLANDO -- Luis Vielma, a 22-year-old who was killed in the Orlando nightclub shooting, was remembered in a special way Monday night.
Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios, and J.K. Rowling tweeted about him after learning he was killed.
Luis Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal. He was 22 years old. I can't stop crying. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/Nz2ZCWxNsS
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 13, 2016
Monday night Asher Adams posted a picture on Twitter of a vigil honoring Vielma, with the crowd holding up wands toward the sky.
Wands raised in remembrance of a fallen wizard, Luis Vielma. #orlandostrong @jk_rowling @HarryPotterFilm pic.twitter.com/vf8XbmRyax
— Asher Adams (@asher_adams) June 14, 2016
Vielma's sister lives in North Texas and his family released the following statement:
Our family is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of our brother, Luis Vielma. We accept and appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers as we embark on this difficult journey. Luis was a kind-hearted individual, who always saw the good in people. His memory will live on forever! We will miss him greatly! Also, our deepest and sincerest condolences go out to the other victims, those injured, and their families. You are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you! We express our gratitude to the first responders, medical staff, the local police departments, and local blood banks that are working around the clock, assisting, and doing whatever they can to help. You are appreciated! While we mourn the loss of a very good person, we also will celebrate his life and hope that it serves as a reminder why, we are stronger together as a nation, than we are apart. Lastly, for those wanting to know what they can do to honor our brother Luis, our request would be that you extend a helping hand to someone in need, say please and thank you, be polite, listen with an open heart and mind, be slow to anger. Our family thanks you for all of the love and support! We do not feel alone in this process. With Love For All!
