Lost a Brother Yesterday

[Doheny]

No, he's not a LEO, but it seemed more appropriate to put this here, rather than OT. Jim was a firefighter/paramedic and I've known him for thirty years; we went to the academy together. Just like cops have people they'd prefer to have on a call with them, Jim was one of those as firefighters go; strong as an ox, always stayed calm and had a way with people.

Jim was at our training grounds learning wall breaching techniques. The group broke for lunch and he dropped and went into full arrest. His partner, also a paramedic, and others that were there started resuscitation efforts. He was transported to the hospital where the doctors and nurses continue to work on him to no avail.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/firefighter-266872-training-ocfa.html

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[retired]

I saw that on the news last night. I am sorry for the loss of your longtime friend and fellow firefighter.

I noticed yesterday, one of the members had an avatar that showed someone in a paramedic uniform and there was a black band across the patch. I was trying to figure out who died and when I saw the news at night, I put 2 and 2 together.

I have had 3 from my academy class die so far. One just a few weeks ago from brain cancer and two in the early 1980s in a helicopter near the border while in a task force with DEA and Border Patrol. They all died when it crashed.

RIP Jim.

[capo]

Saw this on the news...sorry man, may he rest in peace.

[SoCalDep]

I think it is appropriate to post it here. Thank you and thanks to him for 30 years of service.

[shellyzsweet]

Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace knowing he did a job that few can do, and impacted the lives of many that he touched in his career.

[masameet]

I'm sorry for your loss, D. Jim Owen sounded like a truly great and caring man who also made a difference in people's lives. Stay strong.

[CaptMike]

I am sorry for your loss and the loss to his family. The motto I have below says it all when it comes to what all of us do as public servants. Through his dedicated service, he sacraficed many things to care for people. He can now rest with the satisfaction that his life had and continues to have an impact on many lives.

[bcj128]

LEO or not, doesn't matter. One of us falls whether PD, Fire, or EMS, it hurts us all, just the same. I am so sorry for you and your agency's loss.

[Jonathan Doe]

Losing a friend is always painful. Best wishes for his family and friends.

[zeke2517]

I will be standing guard at his Ceremony with the Honor Guard from my Dept.
I lost 2 from my academy so far. . rough life sometimes. . . see you on the Big One

[armygunsmith]

Sorry for you loss. He sounded like a great man.

[glockwise2000]

Wether an LEO, FD or just regular citizen doesn't matter. A life lost is still a lost. A dear friend, relative or family would be in mourning.

Sorry for your lost. May he rest in peace.

[yzErnie]

RIP fallen brethren. Prayers to the family, friends and coworkers.

[1911su16b870]

Sorry for the loss brother. We have his watch...

[Samuelx]

Deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss!