Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, June 13, 1991
Add to My HeroesGary Alan Howe
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. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 16805
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsThis aircraft crash and loss of two Officers hit me hard, Police Officer Gary Howe was a College Fraternity brother of mine and Police Officer Charles Champe was an Academy classmate of mine. It was the hardest funeral I have ever gone to as a Officer.
John JR Peck Police Officer 3
Los Angeles Police Department
September 10, 2021
