ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Pulse survivors and the families of victims will soon get a chance to step inside where the tragedy happened nine years ago.

According to Orlando officials, the visits are an opportunity for those impacted by the shooting to remember, grieve and heal before the building is removed later this year so work on a permanent memorial can begin.

Survivors and families of victims appear to be split on whether they want to visit. Christine Leinonen, who lost her son Christopher, said she wants to see the dancefloor where her son took his last breath. Fred Wright, who lost his son Jerry, said he doesn’t think his son would want him to go.

Survivor Ricardo Negron said he can see both sides.

Pulse nightclub felt like home and a refuge for Negron after he moved to Orlando from Puerto Rico.

“It was just like place to, you know, connect with other people from home and kind of like feel like I had that little space that reminded me of home,” Negron said.

But on June 12, 2016, that was all ripped away. He said he was inside the club when the shooting started.

“I was fortunate to get out through the exit to the patio and then through the patio exit when things started happening,” Negron said.

Survivors like Negron and loved ones of the 49 victims will have the opportunity to go back inside pulse before it’s torn down. Orlando leaders say those directly affected by the shooting have been asking for something like this since the city took over the memorial plans.

“That they want one opportunity to go back into that building, to actually see that sacred place that they believe is sacred because their loved one took their last breath there. So we want to give them that opportunity,” said Orlando engagement outreach coordinator Donna Wyche. “That is a request that should be honored.”

Those impacted by the tragedy can visit June 12 through 14, two families at a time. The city will bus them in, making sure they get there safely and privately, while also having behavioral specialists on site to help with any emotions that arise. While Negron said he thinks going back would be triggering for him, he understands why others will want to go.

“I do think it’s good that they’re offering that opportunity, and again, it’s not something that I particularly feel drawn to do right now," he said, adding that he "probably would have done it a few years back had it been available."

While this is something Negron expects to skip, he’s happy that it gets the city one step closer to a permanent memorial.

“I do think it is very important for that space to exist about the community can mourn, family members, survivors, and mourn and have that space, but also be able to move forward,” said Negron.

Leinonen said that while she does want to go inside the building, she is worried about the structural integrity and would like the city to do an inspection first. Wyche said city officials are positive the building is safe and would not let people in otherwise.

Leinonen also said that she feels the dates of the visits being centered around the anniversary will be hard. Wyche said while that's understandable, it is also when they expect many family members to be in town, as there will remembrance events happening. She said there will not be another opportunity to go inside.

Survivors and the family members of victims who play to attend must RSVP online. Only six people per family will be allowed to enter. 

According to city officials, they are still in the proposal stage of the memorial process, but expect to tear the building down later this year.