McLean, VA (November 5, 2024) - It was one of the darkest days in Baltimore police history. The funeral for Baltimore City Police Officer Harold Carey was being held on November 4, 1998. Known as the “gentle giant,” Officer Carey was killed a few days earlier when two police vehicles crashed into one another while responding to an officer’s call for help. As Officer Carey’s funeral was coming to a close, a Baltimore police helicopter piloted by Flight Officer Barry Wood experienced mechanical problems while chasing down a car thief and crashed into the parking lot at the B&O Railroad Museum. Officer Wood died a few hours later and the other officer in the helicopter, Mark Keller, suffered serious injuries but miraculously survived. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Baltimore Police Officers Harold Carey and Barry Wood