Jun 13, 2016 · It wasn’t until hours later that Brian Alvear saw the Snapchat video and received confirmation that his 25-year-old sister was among dozens killed in an early morning shooting at the nightclub.

Aug 8, 2016 · Brian Alvear wants his sister to be remembered by what she did for others and not just what her autopsy says happened to her during the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub.

Jun 23, 2016 · Alvear started his "Hugs, Not Hate" campaign after his sister, Amanda, was killed in the Pulse shooting in Orlando. He says the campaign - and its positive response - is helping him heal, and it's a way to remember and honor his sister.

Aug 10, 2016 · Among the autopsies released was that of Amanda Alvear's, a 25-year-old who lived in Davenport. Her brother, Brian Alvear said his family is not taking the release of the autopsies lightly....

Jun 9, 2017 · Alvear started a hugging campaign called "Hugs not Hate" after his sister Amanda and her friend Mercedes Flores, both from Haines City, were killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting last June, along with 47 other victims.

Jun 9, 2017 · Brian Alvear started a #HugsNotHate movement as well as a non-profit after his sister Amanda was killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting.

Jun 12, 2021 · Brian Alvear, whose sister Amanda Alvear died in the shooting, said amid the tremendous sadness and grief there was a "slight bit of joy and happiness, because all of us are here together." “Long after us those 49 names will be read out and remembered, and I take solace in that," he said.

Jun 14, 2016 · “Can you tell I look better? Can you tell I look cuter,” she teased her brother, Brian Alvear, 32. Amanda Alvear, 25, would not have wanted hate spread in her name. The pharmacy tech was...

CNN's Gary Tuchman speaks with Brian Alvear whose sister, Amanda Alvear, died in the Orlando shooting trying to save her friend Mercedez Flores.