Pulse Nightclub, the site where 49 people were murdered nearly a year ago, will become a permanent memorial.
The club's owner revealed her vision and process at a news conference Thursday morning.
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"A lot of healing," says India Godman, a survivor.
She remembers June 12, 2016 like it was yesterday.
"When I come here I literally take myself and envision my every step of that night," says Godman. "This is second home to everybody, it's very emotional."
Owner Barbara Poma and other leaders of the OnePulse Foundation are now planning a permanent memorial to take the place of the flowers, artwork, and messages at the site right now.
They want to create an Iconic meaningful national memorial to the victims.
The foundation will begin collecting donations and gathering memories from the victims' families, survivors, and first responders.
Eventually, a museum will take the place of the current memorial so visitors can learn about the club and the tragedy.
"We will not let hate win. We will ensure that no one of this generation and the generations to come will ever forget what happened here," says Poma.
The foundation will also gather feedback from the community for a memorial design.
