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Gary Alan Howe

Died June 13, 1991

Gary Alan Howe served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Police Officer Gary Howe and Police Officer Charles Champe were killed when their police helicopter crashed into a parking lot and burst into flames. The helicopter's engine failed while the officers were on routine patrol. Officer Howe was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 20 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 35W · Line 18 cut as GARY ALAN HOWE
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Howe gave the Los Angeles Police Department 20 years.

Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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