I joined the Honolulu Police Department in 1989 and was assigned to the 103rd recruit class. We started training in Feb and graduated in July | ![]() |
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In late 1993 HPD purchased some stealth black Camaros’ and I was assigned to the Traffic Division to drive one of these new cars for traffic enforcement. Later I was picked to train to ride a HPD Motorcycle called Solo Bikes. (goal two). |
Upon completion of the Solo Bike training I severed proudly with this elite group of brother officers. | ![]() |
On August 31, 1994 while conducting a routine traffic stop I was confronted with a male holding a loaded AK47. He decided to kill the cop and a gun fight ensued. He fired 20 rounds and I was hit 8 times. I fired 18 rounds and hit him 15 times. I survived and he did not. |
I was out of commission for four and a half month but did come back and finish my five year tour with solo bike. I was later awarded the Silver Medal of Valor. | ![]() |
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In mid 1999 I retired from the Honolulu Police Department at the age of 59. |