LAPD Joins Its LAFD Brethren in Laying Fallen Hero to Rest

United in the common cause to protect and to serve and the preservation of life, LAPD officers joined their Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) brothers and sisters in escorting the coffin of fallen firefighter, Brent A. Lovrien, to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels where memorial services were held this morning.  Funeral services followed at the Calvary Chapel Downey.

Public safety personnel from throughout the state of California also paid tribute to their departed colleague and lined the streets of Los Angeles with their fire trucks and equipment as a symbol of solidarity.  Above the somber procession hovered the LAFD Air Operations in missing man formation, the single pilot breaking away in aerial salute to their deceased comrade.

Assigned to the 'A' Platoon at Fire Station 95 since October 2005, Firefighter Brent A. Lovrien was a ten-year veteran of the LAFD.  In a tragic accident on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Firefighter Lovrien was killed by an electrical explosion that rocked the community of Westchester.  Firefighter Engineer Anthony J. Guzman was also injured by the blast.

The LAPD wishes Firefighter Guzman a quick and full recovery and extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lovrien family, the LAFD, and Firefighter Lovrien’s friends and colleagues.  They are not alone in their heartache.  The LAPD also bands its badge in mourning as the City grieves the loss of another great hero who bravely made the ultimate sacrifice.

Comments

[Brian Humphrey]

At the end of an emotionally draining day, I struggle to find words that can adequately convey my admiration and appreciation for members of the Los Angeles Police Department.

From humble and helpful uniformed and civilian staff at Parker Center who worked so hard behind the scenes, to omnipresent motor officers and mounted unit personnel who stood so crisply at attention for what seemed like hours, we remain in awe and respect of men and women who are always there to protect us from those who would do us harm.

From the highest ranks at PAB to the newest rookie at the Academy, from four-decade LAPD retirees to the youngest of spouses, you put aside many of your own needs this past week to see that any and every one of ours was fulfilled - and that is something we can never forget.

On behalf of a very grateful rank and file at the Los Angeles Fire Department, please accept my personal thanks for being a first class organization that the LAFD and so many others can only hope to emulate.

With My Utmost Appreciation,

Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department

[Dis and Dat]

Brian, you are a class act. Thank you for your eloquent message expressing your appreciation to our LAPD brothers and sisters. We all belong to the same "family" and we are hurting with you. May God bless you and the entire LAFD family. We are all indebted to Lovey's courage and dedication to duty and he will never be forgotten.

[Memorial and Sympathy Gifts]

Thank you to all public servants. Police, fire, military... you all are real heroes.

[SANDY HECKT]

BRENT ALLEN,, EVERYDAY THAT PASSES MOM AND I DISCUSS HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU,, EVERYDAY IS SAD FOR YOUR MOM AND SHENAN AND I..IT IS SIMPLY SO HARD TO ACCEPT THAT YOU ARE GONE,,BUT YOU LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS WITH ALL YOUR FUNNY LITTLE CHILDHOOD ANTICS AND YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER.. WE WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT AN AWESOME MAN YOU BECAME..WE WISH SO MUCH THAT YOU WERE STILL HERE,,WORDS CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW LONELY YOUR MOM IS WITHOUT YOU,,SHE MISSES EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU, STOPPING BY THE SHOP..YOUR LAUGHTER ONCE FILLED THE HOUSE NOW THERE IS ONLY SILENCE,,KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ONE DAY OF THIS LIFE,,I LOVE AND MISS YOU BRENT..REST IN ETERNAL PEACE LOVE AUNTIE SANDY