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Luis S. Vielma
1994 - June 12, 2016

A student at Seminole State College of Florida, Luis Vielma also worked at Universal Orlando Resort, operating the ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. 

J.K. Rowling, author of the immensely popular book series that inspired the theme park attraction, tweeted "He was 22 years old. I can't stop crying."

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The college president, Dr. E. Ann McGee, released a statement on Monday saying, "We are saddened by the tragic events this weekend and the loss of one of our own, Seminole State student, Luis Vielma. We continue to think of, and pray for the victims, their families and friends, the LGBT community, the Hispanic community, our students, and all of Orlando. These events have truly shocked and saddened the Central Florida community."

Many of his co-workers at the park posted on social media that they were horrified to hear what had happened. "I may have not known you personally, but we both worked at the same castle we considered home and that my friend is enough," one woman wrote. Luis' friends described him as a great and fun person.

"Luis Vielma had such a positive attitude," friend Jonathon Timpanelli wrote. "Always happy and a joy to be around. His family is in my prayers. This is all so surreal still. It breaks my heart."

Everyone loved Luis Vielma, a 22-year-old who worked at Universal Studios, friends said. High school friend Eddi Anderson said that Luis loved his job at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and was known for his pleasant attitude and warm demeanor.

Luis Vielma was an Emergency Medical Services student at Seminole State College, and was enrolled in a CPR class this summer and enrolled in classes for the fall semester.

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