His life will be celebrated Tuesday, October 3, 2006 as friends gather to offer their respect at the VanGuard La, located at 6021 Hollywood Blvd. (east of Gower) in Holllwood, CA. Organized by Donnya Banks, a long time friend of Pierce's, the service will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. with prayer and a choir performance. Forty-six doves will then be released to the heavens, followed by a tribute from family and friends. An all-star jam session is being planned from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
To participate in this special celebration, Banks can be reached at RememberingOji@yahoo.com or at (773) 807-4651. Contributions to cover tribute cost can also be made per a special "Remembering Oji" account set up at Washington Mutual Bank. Banks is also seeking video and audio clips of Pierce for the presentation.