Melvin Alan Keddy served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Melvin served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Melvin Keddy was struck and killed by a drunk driver's vehicle while investigating a one-car accident. He was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 32-year-old suspect, charged with negligent homicide, accepted a plea bargain following a hung jury. Officer Keddy had served as a part-time officer with the East Kingston Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his two children. On September 7, 2005, a portion of Route 125 was dedicated as the Officer Melvin A. Keddy Memorial Highway.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Keddy gave the East Kingston Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the East Kingston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Keddy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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