Officer Gary L. Grow, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Gary L. Grow

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Thursday, January 18, 1962

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Gary L. Grow

Officer Grow was killed in an aircraft accident when the Cessna 172 he was piloting collided with another aircraft in midair.

Officer Grow was a mile north of the Madera Airport en route to pick up another officer when his plane collided with another. The wreckage landed around 23783 Avenue 17 in Madera.

The plane was leased to the CHP in order to conduct studies over U.S. Highway 99.

Officer Grow was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 4 years
Badge 2350
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

aircraft accident

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Gary,
We never met but as a retired LEO from So Cal and your Thin Blue Line sister I wanted to tell you that your boy Will is a solid human being. I met him today and after all these years he's still so proud of you and your service. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and creating a credit to your legacy!

P3+1 Sue
City of Los Angeles

December 20, 2025