David Velasco Bermudez, a prominent veteran of the , has been a lifelong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Recognized as the oldest living veteran of the rebellion, he and his husband, Bob Isadore, have continued their activism for over five decades by participating in Pride movements and speaking out about their experiences. Key highlights of his advocacy include:
: He serves on the executive committee of the Stonewall Rebellion Veterans Association (S.R.V.A.) and acts as the organization's liaison to Massachusetts. David Velasco Bermudez, a prominent veteran of the
: Bermudez was present at the Stonewall Inn during the initial police raid in June 1969. He later discovered that a life-threatening tumor he developed was likely caused by trauma from a police nightstick during the riots. David Velasco Bermudez