Pride in Pictures: Families reconnecting

Barbara Bass, Col. Pat Thompson, and the Heberlings (John, Teri, Marlie and Katie.)
Barbara Bass, Col. Pat Thompson, and the Heberlings (John, Teri, Marlie and Katie) at San Francisco Pride, June 28, 2008. Photo: Barbara Brass

So we can celebrate virtually, LGBTQ Nation asked our readers to share a photo with us from the first time they went to Pride. Submissions poured in from around the world, spanning every year from 1970 to 2019.

We’ve selected 30 of our favorite photos and stories so we can celebrate with a Pride In Pictures special series and we’ll be sharing them with you every day this month.

Name: 

Barbara Brass & Col. Pat Thompson

Location:

San Francisco, California

Related: Pride in Pictures: The mom we all need

What makes this photo special to you?

“Here’s a picture of us in June 2008. We were reconnecting with my grammar school friend and her family. We all marched with PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) in SF Pride – and it was one of the most emotional and exhilarating experiences of my life.”

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