David James Perez

David James Perez, 34 formerly of Frederick, MD died Saturday, August 29th, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was born December 22nd, 1985, in Silver Spring, MD. David’s laugh, smile, and goofiness were contagious to everyone he encountered. He served in the United States Army from 2003 - 2013 during which he did a tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In returning home he became an advocate in supporting veterans to help change legislation to provide veterans with more resources. He also went on to receive his Associates Degree in Political Science. He was a huge community supporter wherever he was and did anything he could to help in whatever way possible. David is survived by his grandmother, Ruth Primett; mother and step father, Laura Goodpaster and Sean Kelly; sister, Michelle Ahrarian; nieces and nephews; Evan Keller, Miguel Perez, Madelina Ahrarian, Mia Ahrarian, Maddox Ramirez; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. David is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Perez. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Quantico National Cemetery. Donations can be made in his name to https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-david-perez Online condolences may be sent at www.mullinsthompsonstafford.com