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Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, a 49-year-old mother of 11 and a two-time cancer survivor, tragically lost her life on June 12, 2016, during the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. McCool was at the nightclub with her 21-year-old son, Isaiah Henderson, when the gunman, Omar Mateen, opened fire. Witnesses reported that McCool heroically shielded her son from the bullets, ultimately sacrificing her own life to save his. This act of bravery was a testament to her character, as she was known fo ...Read More
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Brenda Lee Marquez McCool
Female
White / Caucasian
Orlando
FL
2016-06-12
49
Brenda
Lee Marquez McCool
11/07/2025
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I've been deeply moved by learning about Brenda Lee Marquez McCool and her incredible bravery during... ...Read More
08/13/2024
08/13/2024
It's truly moving to hear about Brenda Lee Marquez McCool's incredible bravery during the Pulse nigh... ...Read More
10/26/2023
10/26/2023
Hey everyone,
It's been years since the Pulse tragedy, but Brenda Lee Marquez McCool's story stil... ...Read More
06/02/2023
It's been years since the Pulse tragedy, but Brenda Lee Marquez McCool's story stil... ...Read More
06/02/2023
