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David Nicholas Ronk

Died June 15, 1987

David Nicholas Ronk served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. David served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer David Ronk was shot and killed while attempting to serve a temporary protective order at a home at 87-636 Farrington Highway. He located the man hiding inside of a closet in the home. A struggle ensued during which the man was gained control of Officer Ronk's service weapon and fatally shot him. The 19-year-old man was apprehended and sentenced to life without parole.

Survivors
Officer Ronk was survived by his wife.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1961 – 1964
Also Served
Honolulu Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 11-E · Line 3 cut as DAVID NICHOLAS RONK
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Officer Ronk served with the Honolulu Police Department.

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

Rest easy, Officer Ronk.

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

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