Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in peace Detective Barron. Thank you for your service in the worlds greatest police force, the Los Angeles Police Department.

Sgt. Earl P. Martin
Henry Ford Hospital Police Authority
September 4, 2011

Today is the anniverary of your passing Abe. It is hard to believe that it has been 8 years. Your memory lives on forever. Our friendship and the friendship you left behind, will never be forgotten. May you continue to rest in peace.

Retired Det E. Ramirez
LAPD Retired
June 25, 2011

Rest in Peace, Detective Barron. Your sacrafice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
May 22, 2011

Detective Barron - Thanks for your service to the people of Los Angeles. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)
April 20, 2010

Today marks the 7 year anniversary of your tragic death. A year ago I had the oppurtunity to visit the Police Officer Memorial at our State Capital. I read your name there and it reminded me of just how fragile each one of our lives are. I will continue to pray for your family and hope that each day gets better in time.

Police Officer
LAPD
June 25, 2009

Abe, its been awile since I worked Northeast, but I will always remember you. I miss you.

Sergeant
LAPD
September 24, 2008

Your forever in my heart Abe. I really miss you and will see you soon.

Lt.
LAPD
July 18, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today and every day. Continue to keep watch over them for I know the silent tears still fall from the many broken hearts that were left behind. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
June 25, 2008

The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 1, 2007

I sometimes used Highway 138 as a shortcut, while heading out to Las Vegas from Lancaster. I have not driven that highway since the tragic traffic collision involving my Northeast Area brothers. Some say, it is "one of the deadliest highways in the U.S."

Detective Barron was one of those LAPD cops who I never heard anyone say anything badly when discussing him.

May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
June 25, 2007

Detective Barron and Family,
Today I am thinking of you on this fourth anniversary. I thank you for having the courage it takes to serve the citizens of L.A. and citizens everywhere. It truly takes a dedicated person, and the family that stands behind you, to put yourself on the line every day to make the world better. Your sacrifice is always remembered, and is particularly close to me, as my father (retired law enforcement) passed into eternity the same day, same year, as you. You are remembered today. You will be remembered forever.

Pennsylvania citizen
June 25, 2007

G-d bless you and your loved ones.

June 25, 2007

Abe, I think about you often. Your life touched many of us. Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing you smiles and knows what I mean. I especially remember our white water rafting trip. You kept me up all night, but you also kept me smiling the whole trip. I miss you and I keep you in my daily prayers. Rest in peace my brother.

DET II Retired, LAPD RHD
Now with Riverside District Attorney
July 13, 2006

May you Rest in peace and may Our Lord keep your family in His Loving Care now and in the future.

June 25, 2006

To the Barron family,
With time I do hope that your memories are accompanied by showers of smiles. Please know that you are not forgotten by the Chaplain Corp. We love you and place all your cars in the Master's hands.

Chaplain Hubbard
LAPD
December 20, 2005

You were hilighted on the website
yesterday so I stopped by to read your story. Many who knew you left messages and I learned how highly you were thought of. My heart goes
out to your family today because their
lives have been changed forever.
And even the passage of time does
not change that. I hope your partner
has recovered and found peace. God bless your family at work also.
I know you are greatly missed.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 16, 2005

Abe, no words can truly express how I felt when I heard of your untimely passing. We worked around each other for several years when we were young cops in Newton Division. You made the entire watch and division a great place to work. You made us all laugh and kept us focused with doing our jobs professionaly with your high work ethics. You are deeply missed and we will never forget you. May you rest in peace my brother.

Detective George Leiva
Los Angeles Police Department
December 14, 2005

Abe, no words can truly express how I felt when I heard of your untimely passing. We worked around each other for several years when we were young cops in Newton Division. You made the entire watch and division a great place to work. You made us all laugh and kept us focused with doing our jobs professionaly with your high work ethics. You are deeply missed and we will never forget you. May you rest in peace my brother.

Detective George Leiva
Los Angeles Police Department
December 14, 2005

Abe, I think back and remember the fun we had and all the good times. You will always be in the hearts and thoughts of your Newton friends.You will always be a Newton Cop and more so a Newton Homicide Cop.

Detective Richard Arciniega
Los Angeles Police Dept Newton Homicide
December 1, 2005

Abe was a great friend, great detective and great to be around. God bless him and his family. Your pal for ever. KH

DETECTIVE KARL HOLMSTROM, RET.
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 30, 2005

My last contact with Abe was in Laughlin
and he asked me to send him some info on
real estate. He was to retire soon, and planned to move to N. Nevada. I loved the guy and wished that he could have made the move. His death was a great loss to his family and friends.

Retired Sgt II Davy Stearns
Currently w/ Nevada Dept of Pub Safety
November 25, 2005

Abe, Lauren is growing up so quickly, she is smart, beautiful, funny and a true young republican, you would be so proud of her. She misses you dearly and some days are harder then others. It breaks my heart to see the sadness in her eyes. I can only remind her that you will always be in her heart and dreams. No one can ever take away the memories the love and the laughter, you were her father first and always. I leave you with this "Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow what it took to lose you, no one will ever know."

PSR Sylvia Sital Barron
Los Angeles Police Department
November 23, 2005

Abe, a day does not pass that we don't think of you. We miss you and love you brother. Until we meet again at the right hand of God...Andy and Lina Teague

Detective Lina Teague
Los Angeles Police Department
November 17, 2005

DETECTIVE BARRON,
IT'S BEEN TWO YEARS....
YOU ARE STILL IN OUR HEARTS AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL.

WIFE OF LAPD NORTHEAST DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother....

Detective John O'Sullivan
Eagle County Sheriff
July 26, 2004