Funeral procession for Orange County Fire Authority firefighter Jimmy Owen, who died during a training exercise last week, at Mariners Church in Irvine. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Pallbearers carry the casket off the firetruck during the funeral procession, which firefighters from more than 30 Orange County Fire Authority fire engines, trucks and medic vans attended. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Firefighters salute during the funeral procession for Orange County Fire Authority firefighter Jimmy Owen at Mariners Church in Irvine. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Orange County Fire Authority Chief Mike McCoy hugs Sharon Owen, standing next to her son Kevin, at Mariners Church at the funeral for Orange County Fire Authority firefighter Jimmy Owen, who died during a training exercise last week. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Firefighter Mike Yeun with the Orange County Fire Authority placed a toothpick behind his badge to honor Jimmy Owens. Yeun said: “Owens always has a toothpick in his mouth or behind his ear.” (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
