U.S. Air Force · United States 
Melvin Alan Keddy
1995
Melvin Alan Keddy served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Melvin served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his two children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1962 – 1966
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
East Kingston Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
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