frank cameron. [applause] frank was fired from his job as an astronomer from the federal government because he was gay. in 1965, he led a protest outside of the white house, which was at the time of both an act of conscience but extraordinary courage as well. we are proud of you, frank, and we are grateful for your leadership. [applause] it is the story of the stonewall protests, which took place 40 years ago this week, when a group of citizens with few options in supporters decided they had enough and refused to accept a policy of unwant and discrimination. two of those men are here today from those protests could imagine the journey that they have trouble. it is a story of an epidemic that decimated a community and the gay men and women that came together to support one another. they have demonstrated before the world that different kinds of families can show the same compassion and support during a time of need, that we all share the capacity to love. this story, this struggle continues today. for