Guy John Barringer

Died April 10, 1987

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Guy John Barringer served in the U.S. Army for 6 years and 3 months. Guy served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Officer Barringer suffered a fatal heart attack after he became involved in a car chase, which turned into a foot chase. Officer Barringer struggled with the suspect and later died at home of a heart attack attributed to the pursuit.

Survivors

Officer Barringer had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Army

1967 – 1973

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Albany Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 7-W · Line 5 cut as GUY J BARRINGER

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Barringer gave the Albany Police Department 12 years.

Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Barringer.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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