Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch Wednesday, March 16, 1977
Add to My HeroesMerlin Clyde Kaeo
Officer Merlin Kaeo and Pilot Thomas Moher were killed when the helicopter they were flying struck utility wires.
Officer Kaeo had served with the Honolulu Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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