Community gathers to honor the life of beloved son, friend, and hero lost in tragic police pursuit
OAKLAND, Calif., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The family of Marvin Boomer, Jr . will host a memorial service and public viewing for the Oakland community that loved him deeply on Friday, June 6, 2025 , at Acts Full Gospel Church , located at 1034 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621 .
This service will be an opportunity for the community to gather in mourning and celebration of Marvin’s life—a life cut tragically short, but one that touched so many with love, compassion, and quiet strength.
The schedule of events is as follows:
- 1:00 PM P T – Press Conference
- 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM PT – Public Memorial Service and Open-Casket Viewing
The service is open to the public, and members of the press , policy makers, State and city officials, and members of the civil rights and social justice community are invited to attend. An open-casket viewing will be held during the memorial, offering family, friends, and community members the opportunity to pay their final respects.
Speakers at the service will include members of the Boomer family from across the country, including Marvin Boomer, Sr. , Tynesha Boomer (Marvin’s sister), and his partner Ta Ta “Nina” Woodruff , who survived the incident that took Marvin’s life. Also expected to speak are Mayor Barbara Lee , representatives from the NAACP Oakland Branch , members of the Oakland City Council , and community members including the principal of Castlemont High School , as well as a current student speaking in Marvin’s honor.
Those unable to attend in person are invited to join the service virtually via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/4YScWNQ8qno
The Boomer family expresses its deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and solidarity received during this unimaginable time. Together, we remember Marvin Jr., and we stand united in the call for justice, healing, and peace.
Media Contact: Media Inquiries: Michelle D. Bernard, Esq.President & CEO, Bernard Center for Women, Politics & Public Policy, Email: mbernard@bernardcenter.org, PH: (301) 807-2394
About the Boomer Family
The Boomer family is a proud and deeply rooted African American family with strong ties to Portsmouth, Virginia; Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; Wayne, Michigan; Oakland, California; and communities across the United States. Known for their resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice, the Boomers are united in honoring the life and legacy of Marvin Boomer, Jr., a cherished son, brother, partner, and friend. In the face of this tragic and preventable loss, the family remains steadfast in their pursuit of accountability and their advocacy for safer, more humane law enforcement pursuit policy that protects the dignity and lives of all community members.
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SOURCE The Family of Marvin Boomer, Jr.
