Memorial Ceremony Honoring Deputy Julius Boyd Loving: A Legacy of Service, Courage, and Firsts
The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation, in collaboration with members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, will host a memorial ceremony honoring Deputy Julius Boyd Loving, recognized in Department history as the first African American Deputy Sheriff in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and a pioneer in the field of penology.
The ceremony will take place on April 16, 2026, at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, where Deputy Loving is laid to rest. Nearly a century after his passing, this moment serves as a powerful opportunity to reflect on his service, his contributions, and the enduring legacy he leaves behind for future generations of law enforcement professionals.
This ceremony follows a recent effort by LASD Parks Bureau personnel to locate, restore, and preserve Deputy Loving’s gravesite in recognition of the Department’s 175th Anniversary—an act that sparked renewed interest in honoring his life and contributions in a more formal and lasting way.
Attendees will include representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Hilda Solis, as well as community leaders, faith-based organizations, and historical partners including First A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles and the Biddy Mason Foundation.
With support from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Museum, historical photographs of Deputy Loving will also be displayed, offering attendees a rare and powerful visual connection to one of the Department’s earliest pioneers.
This brief but meaningful ceremony is intended not only to honor Deputy Loving’s life, but to reaffirm a shared commitment to service, unity, and the preservation of history within the law enforcement profession and the communities it serves.
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The D’Andre D Lampkin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) human services organization established in 2017 to “build stronger, more resilient communities” by creating positive opportunities and change for individuals, neighborhoods, and the environment. The Foundation focuses on societal problems, their prevention, and practical solutions—supporting grassroots community improvement projects, encouraging young leaders, and responding to emergencies across the nation.
Through initiatives such as the Social Good Scholarship Program, community food pantry, disaster relief and recovery efforts, and civic engagement projects, the Lampkin Foundation works alongside volunteers, partners, and donors to address food insecurity, educational barriers, and disaster impacts. Its mission is to create communities that are strong, fully engaged, and resilient—where all stakeholders are self-reliant and supported by sustainable ingenuity and grassroots efforts.
