Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, November 21, 1917
Add to My HeroesOrimel E. Barney
Policeman Orimel Barney was killed in a fire while on duty.
Policeman Barney died fighting a fire at the Soldier's Home, which is now known as the Veterans Administration Hospital in Westwood, near the area of the National Cemetery in West Los Angeles. A day after the fire was extinguished his burned remains were found. He is the only Los Angeles police officer ever killed in the line of duty as a result of fighting a fire.
He had recently returned to duty after resigning due to being injured.
Policeman Barney had served with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Barney,
On today, the 102nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles.
R.I.P.
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