Veteran who subdued Club Q gunman to be honored at Pride parade

Richard Fierro, center, with his wife, left, and daughter attended Colorado Gov. Jared Polis' 2023 state of the state address on Jan. 17 in Denver. Photo: RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images.

A Mexican American U.S. Army veteran who helped stop a suspected mass shooter from killing more people at an LGBTQ club will serve as a Pride parade grand marshal in Colorado Springs next week.

The big picture: Richard Fierro has received many honors for his brave actions at the November 2022 Club Q shooting, including the 2023 Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Citizen Honors Valor Award..

Background: Fierro was one of two patrons praised by authorities for disarming the suspect at Club Q in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19, 2022 after five people were killed and 17 others wounded.

Details: Pikes Peak Pride said Fierro will serve as grand marshal during its annual parade on June 11 in Colorado Springs.

Of note: Fierro co-owns a brewery, Atrevida Beer Company, with his wife, Jessica. The brewery was featured in a 2021 Axios Latino story on Latina-owned breweries.

What he's saying: "What an honor!" Atrevida said on its Instagram page upon hearing about the Pikes Peak Pride announcement. "We can't wait to celebrate with everyone! #lovewins🌈 🏳️‍⚧️💜💙🩵💚💛🧡"

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