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Jeff William Howey

Died June 13, 2000

Jeff William Howey served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Jeff served during the years of the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer Jeff Howey and Police Officer Joseph Bohlender were killed when their helicopter crashed while they were assisting ground officers during a burglary alarm at the Lowe's Home Improvement store in west Topeka shortly after midnight.

Officer Howey had served with the Topeka Police Department for eight years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1980 – 1983
Also Served
Topeka Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 39W · Line 22 cut as JEFF WILLIAM HOWEY
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Howey gave the Topeka Police Department 8 years.

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

Rest easy, Police Officer Howey.

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

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