Police Announce Line of Duty Death of Corporal Barry Foust
Published on May 26, 2026
UPDATED (May 28) - The funeral for Corporal Barry Foust will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Cherrydale Baptist Church, 3910 Lorcom Lane.
Funeral Procession
The funeral procession will pass in front of the Arlington County Police Department, 1425 N. Courthouse Road. Community members wishing to pay their respects are asked to join members of the police department in lining N. Courthouse Road by 10:00 a.m. on June 2. The procession is anticipated to pass the police station prior to 10:30 a.m. There will then be rolling road closures as the funeral procession proceeds to Cherrydale Baptist Church.
21 Gun Salute
A ceremonial 21 Gun Salute by the Arlington County Honor Guard will take place at the conclusion of the funeral service. Community members in the area of the church may hear the sounds of gunfire during this time but are reminded this is a planned and coordinated event and there is no cause for concern related to this noise.
Road Closures and Parking Impacts
The following roadways will be closed near the Arlington County Police Department from approximately 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.:
- 1300 - 1500 blocks of North Courthouse Road and all streets feeding to Courthouse Road from those blocks
- 2000 block of Wilson Boulevard
- 2000 block of Clarendon Boulevard
Traffic near Cherrydale Baptist Church will be impacted and motorists are encouraged to seek alternative routes. Intermittent road closures are expected between approximately 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the following locations:
- 2200 - 2400 blocks of Military Road
- 3800 - 4000 blocks of Lorcom Lane
Parking will also be restricted in the 3800 - 3900 blocks of Lorcom Lane. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.
Public Safety Honor Guards
Honor Guards attending the service are requested to be at Cherrydale Baptist Church by 9:30 a.m. and follow local signage and direction by Arlington County Police Department personnel. Honor Guard specific questions may be directed to acpdhonorguard@arlingtonva.us.
ARLINGTON, Va. (Published May 26) – The Arlington County Police Department is profoundly saddened to announce the line of duty death of Corporal Barry Foust who passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, following a courageous battle with 9/11-related cancer.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Corporal Foust was on patrol at the intersection of Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon. He immediately reported incident information over the radio, beginning Arlington County’s response to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon. He remained working at the site for the following week collecting evidence and the remains of victims. He was diagnosed with cancer related to the recovery efforts in June 2025.
Corporal Foust began his career with ACPD as a patrol officer in 1986. He later became a certified Motor Officer and worked tirelessly to ensure transportation safety through enforcement and education and supported numerous special events and details. Following 32 years of outstanding service to the Arlington community, he retired in June 2019.
Never one to remain idle, Corporal Foust served as an officer with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department from March 2020 to December 2022. During that time, Corporal Foust remained connected to Arlington, providing mutual aid support during large scale special events such as the Marine Corps Marathon. As the Arlington County Police Department continued to struggle with police staffing following the pandemic, Corporal Foust once again answered the call, returning to duty in December 2022 to continue his service here, to our community.
“Corporal Barry Foust truly embodied the spirit of public service, dedicating over 35 years to the safety and protection of others,” said Chief Andy Penn. “His response to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon is a testament to his bravery and unwavering commitment to being there for people in their time of need. He selflessly served others, including as a mentor to many younger officers, helping guide and shape these law enforcement professionals. His remarkable resilience and contributions to the Arlington community will never be forgotten and he leaves an enduring and lasting impact on our agency.”
Information regarding funeral arrangements is forthcoming. The Foust family kindly requests privacy at this time.
Corporal Foust’s death is the 8th law enforcement line of duty death in Arlington County’s history and the second line of duty death from 9/11-related cancer. Visit our Hall of Honor to learn more about our fallen officers and their acts of valor in service to the Arlington community.
Corporal Barry Foust