Doris Wayne Barber served in the U.S. Army.
Officer Barber was shot and killed while attempting to serve legal papers to a man at a mobile home. When he knocked on the door the man opened fire with a rifle from inside, striking Officer Barber in the chest. An unarmed, off-duty officer who had accompanied Officer Barber called for backup. When the Chief arrived they found that the suspect had committed suicide. Officer Barber had been with the agency for only two months but had been an officer in California and Nevada before moving to Alaska. He was a U.S.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Barber served with the Sitka Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Sitka community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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