Line of Duty Deaths Database

Michael J. Barnes
Name
Michael J. Barnes
Local
L0073, Fire and EMS Professionals of Saint Louis, Missouri
Gender
Male
Age
64
District
02
Occupation
Captain
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Smoke/Toxic Fire Prod.
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Brain
Date of Death
6/19/2024
Year Placed On Wall
2025
Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Captain Michael J. Barnes, IAFF 2nd District Local 73 – Saint Louis, Missouri. Brother Barnes, 64, passed away on June 19, 2024 after succumbing to occupational cancer.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. at Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South County Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129; phone: (314) 894-8444. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5020 Rhodes Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109; phone: (314) 351-1600.

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 73, 4271 Delor St, St. Louis, MO 63116-2343.
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