Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry shared these thoughts on social media. We thought it was worth sharing them here, as well.

"As a human being, I am dumfounded once again — standing shocked and numb as I hear the details on TV. My heart and hands are extended to our entire Orlando family and the families of all those who have been lost in this tragedy.

As a member of the LGBT community, I am reminded that our community has long been the target of violence as we fought for freedom to love. Just in the past year, African Americans in a church and healthcare workers in a women's health clinic have lost their lives. We must all stand against all forms of hatred and violence.

We must also unite to demand that our nation does everything to ensure that no more families have to feel this pain, sadness and loss ever again. It’s long past time for our nation to do something about gun violence in our communities. As SEIU President, I renew the commitment of our 2 million members and the millions more in the Fight for $15 and a union to use every ounce of our energy to unite and fight to end this senseless gun violence and build a just society. #‎PrayForOrlando‬"