While the world is still trying to recuperate from the deadly attacks that took several lives in 2017, it seems the terrorists will stop at nothing to spread terrorism and will continue doing nefarious deeds and taking innocent lives. This weekend too, the world witnessed another massacre in Las Vegas where more than 50 people died and over 200 were left injured, after a gunman reportedly opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, during a music festival that was happening on the ground.
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What initially sounded like fireworks soon turned the hoots and cheers into screams and stampede when people saw those standing next to them, collapse in a pool of blood. People are touting this as one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, the impact of which has shaken the world from its core. However, like Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Only in the darkness can you see the stars”; it is only in the face of terror that we realize the goodness hasn't completely faded from this world. Here the celebrities turned out to be the stars who came together to express their pain and give courage to those who lost their loved ones. Country singer Jason Aldean who was performing on stage during the attack, took to Instagram to share his thoughts and wrote, “Tonight has been beyond horrific. I still don't know what to say but wanted to let everyone know that Me and my Crew are safe. My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight. It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”
A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean) on Oct 2, 2017 at 1:17am PDT
In fact, in the wake of this attack, host Jimmy Fallon opened his show ‘The Tonight Show' saying, “In the face of tragedies and acts of terror we need to remember that good still exists in this world.” Singer Miley Cyrus started the show by paying an emotional tribute to the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting along with actor Adam Sandler, who played the guitar. They sang Dido's ‘No Freedom' on the show.
Miley concluded the show with her song ‘The Climb' and her heartbreaking performance welled up our eyes as we realized how difficult things are for the victims and their loved ones.
From Taylor Swift to Jake Owen, other celebrities too came forward to condemn this heinous act and stood in solidarity with the victims.
I'm not gonna say anything else other than I'm lucky to be alive. As are many others... and so many people are gone... this is heartbreaking
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) 2 October 2017Praying for everyone here in Vegas. I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight. We are okay. Others arent. Please pray.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) 2 October 2017There are no words to express the helplessness and sorrow my broken heart feels for the victims in Vegas and their families.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) 2 October 2017Don't even know what to say. To be in Vegas while this is happening, brings a pain to my heart. My team and I are safe Thank God! Prayers up
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) 2 October 2017The news about Vegas is devastating. Sending all our love to the people there right now â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) 2 October 2017Oh God. Vegas. WTF is happening. Can't keep up with all the pain this country is facing. Sending love to Vegas.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) 2 October 2017Too much to comprehend. These poor people. This poor country.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) 2 October 2017I can't believe what just happened in Las Vegas! What is our world coming to?! ð My prayers go out to the victims & their families. ð
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) 2 October 2017Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017My heart breaks...biggest mass shooting in US history. Praying for Las Vegas.
— Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) October 2, 2017Praying for all the innocent victims and their families in Las Vegas - Céline xx... #LasVegas
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) October 2, 2017
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