Memories
Memorial Service – October 17, 2024
Empowering Others to Fulfill Their Purpose
Photos taken in 2017Story submitted by: Alexa and EBDLJim Gaines was a special part of the Every Body Deserves Love journey. From the moment we met, his belief in the power of a non-judging community resonated deeply with our mission. He shared stories with me at the...
Dodgers, Dad, and Diversity
Date of the story: Some time between 1969 and 1973Story submitted by: Kevin GainesI grew up in South Los Angeles during the '60s and '70s. Which is to say, I had a purely academic understanding that white people exist, because I saw them on TV and read about them in...
The Making of a Man – Chapter 1
James, the eldest of three brothers, was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1939. At the tender age of three, his family relocated to Los Angeles, where they faced significant challenges. His parents struggled to maintain a stable household, and his father's frequent...
A Final Resting Place for James Elbert Gaines
James Elbert Gaines, a beloved figure known for his humility, kindness, and exceptional golfing skills, has found his final resting place at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Born on February 9, 1939, in Tucson, Arizona, James spent most of his life in Los Angeles,...