An Orlando shooting survivor has penned a powerful open letter to gunman Omar Mateen

Survivor of the Orlando Massacre Alejandro A. Francisco has penned an articulate and thought-provoking letter to killer Omar Mateen which has caused waves across the world.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016 - 01:00

Roisin Burke

The gay 21-year-old has reached millions of people with his defiant and purposeful attitude in the face of death and hatred.

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