U.S. Army · United States 
Gary Howe
1991
Gary Alan Howe served 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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
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