U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Charles Champe
1991
Charles Randall Champe served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Charles Champe and Police Officer Gary Howe 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 Champe was U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and had served Los Angeles Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
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