Kenneth L. Archer served in the U.S. Air Force for 5 years and 11 months. Kenneth served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Kenneth Archer and Pilot Officer George Carey were killed when their helicopter crashed during a search mission in the Harper Lake area west of Barstow. The officers were conducting a search mission in a remote desert area of San Bernardino County. Pilot Officer Carey became spatially disoriented due to a combination of factors and the aircraft impacted the ground at high speed, instantly killing both officers. Officer Archer had served with the California Highway Patrol for 13 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Archer gave the California Highway Patrol 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of California. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Archer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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