On April 26, 2007, members of the LAPD saluted their fallen colleague as a memorial sign was dedicated to Officer Abiel “Abe” Barron. Friends and family gathered at Northeast Area to celebrate his memory and to reflect on the many wonderful times they shared with the officer.
The Honor Guard began the ceremony with the presentation of colors before Master of Ceremonies Commander Jim Voge. Deputy Chief Carter reminisced on Officer Barron’s life and Councilmember Tom LaBonge vowed to “never forget the sacrifices.”
Officer Barron’s wife, Anne Marie Barron, and his partner, Detective Andrew Teague, unveiled the Officer Barron memorial sign, which will be placed on Highway 138 at Interstate 15. Solemnly united, the crowd stood silent as "Amazing Grace" being played on bagpipes concluded the bittersweet ceremony.
Detective Barron joined the LAPD in November 1983 and promoted to Detective in June 1995. In addition to receiving over 78 commendations, he was posthumously conferred the Police Medal, the LAPD’s second highest award for distinguished bravery, for preventing a woman from leaping to her death. Detective Barron was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 138 on June 25, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie; daughter, Lauren; mother, Magda; brothers, Arnold and retired Sergeant Sam Barron and sister Magda.
Abe was one of our best. My thanks and appreciation to the men and women of Northeast Area for their efforts to honor one of their own. May Abe rest in peace and his life's work never be forgotten.
Posted by: Michel Moore | April 28, 2025 at 09:55 AM