Memorial for Fajardo and Pierce set for July 20 in Logan Circle
Friends of gay longtime D.C. residents Jocko Fajardo and Tarik Pierce, who were widely admired for their support for LGBTQ community causes and who recently died unexpectedly within eight days of each other, are holding a gathering of remembrance for the two men at 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 20, in Logan Circle. Fajardo, 45, who was known as a skilled chef, florist, event planner and dedicated supporter of community organizations and charities, died at his Dupont Circle residence on Friday, July 14 of unknown causes.
Pierce, who served for the past 13 years as a manager at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and was a beloved figure in D.C.
LGBTQ sports organizations and nightlife venues, died on July 6 at his residence in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, also of unknown causes at the age of 45. “We warmly invite you to join us as we unite to remember and mourn the loss of two beloved community members, Tarik Pierce and Jocko Fajardo,” says an announcement posted on Facebook by David Perruzza, owner of the D.C.
