He later honored the 49 victims who were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
They are more than a list of names, Cooper said, his voice beginning to shake.
They are people who loved and who were loved.
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Edward Sotomayor Jr.He worked at a travel agency that catered to the gay community.
His family says he was witty, charming, said Cooper, pausing as the emotion overwhelmed him.
And that he always left things better than he found them.
He was 34 years old.
Cooper recognized the 49 people who died because we think its important you hear their names, he said.
Watch Coopers powerful tribute in the video below.
