Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch Sunday, October 28, 1962
Add to My HeroesJoseph K. Whitford, Jr.
Officer Joseph Whitford was struck by a passing vehicle while citing a motorist for a traffic violation at 2:00 am.
He had stopped the vehicle on Kamehameha Highway near the Hawaiian Electric Company generating plant at Waiau when a motorist struck him. He was transported to Queen's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Whitford was a United States Coast Guard veteran and served with the Honolulu Police Department for over ten years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 10 years, 10 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Whitford,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Coast Guard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
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