The Capital Pride Alliance mourns the passing of Bernie Delia.

Bernie Delia, Our Champion, Our Guide Forward!

It is with great sadness that the Capital Pride Alliance mourns the passing of Bernie Delia. We will always reflect on his life and legacy as a champion, activist, survivor, mentor, friend, leader, and a true inspiration to the LGBTQ+ community.  Bernie is reunited with his husband Doug and his sweet angel Lani. Bernie Delia, most recently served as co-chair of WorldPride, was a founding member of the Capital Pride Alliance and six-year Board President, who committed himself to the mission and success of Capital Pride. Bernie served as President of Dignity Washington for many years, creating an environment for spiritual enrichment during the height of the AIDS epidemic. He also had a distinguished legal career, serving as one of the first openly gay appointees at U.S. Department of Justice and later as an appellate attorney. An avid runner, he served as the coordinator of the DC Front Runners and was a close supporter of Stonewall Kickball’s JTT Team.  He understood the value, purpose, and the urgency of the LGBTQ+ community to work together and support one another. He poured his soul into our journey toward WorldPride, which was a goal of his from the start of his involvement with Capital Pride.

Bernie will continue to guide us forward to ensure we meet this important milestone as we gather with the world to be visible, heard, and authentic.

 

We love you, Bernie!

The Capital Pride Alliance Family