Captain
Deceased:
October 5, 2014
Appointed:
03/01/1979
Pensioned: Disability – 01/12/1995 – FS 5B
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund
815 Colorado Blvd, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Additional Information:
Captain Dennis Thorne came to the LAFD from the San Fernando Fire Dept. when L.A. took over their fire service.
Saddened to hear of the death of Dennis. Even though we had not communicated for some time I consider him a great friend. My wife and I had played many tennis matches (both singles and doubles) together. He was a man’s man.
Any info as to how or why he died would be appreciated.
Richard
Dennis was a good man, a kind man, and yes, a man’s man. A self-described “confirmed bachelor,” nevertheless times we spent with each other I will always treasure.
Dennis was a very kind person and a good friend. I moved to Oakwood in late 1977 and happened to be his neighbor. We had lots of dinner parties and many other celebrations. I happen to meet my husband at his party also and now we are married for 35 years. I even had the pleasure to visit him at work at the Silver Lake Fire Department. Dennis will be greatly missed, we are still not over his death and it is hard to believe that he is no longer with us. We miss him very much!!!