Mohave County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Thursday, November 8, 1973
Add to My HeroesFrank Edwin Howard
Deputy Sheriff Frank Howard and Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Heilman were killed in an aircraft accident while searching for escapees from the Mohave County Jail.
The two deputies were killed when their airplane crashed in the Cerbat Mountains during a multi-agency search for the five escapees. The fugitives were caught the next day.
Deputy Howard was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Howard,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mojave County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 8, 2023
