The Odessa Police Department Thursday remembered a fallen officer, Corporal G.T. Toal. Thursday marked the 39th anniversary of his death.
On Aug. 19, 1982, he was killed in a motorcycle accident while performing a funeral escort. Corporal Toal was the first Odessa Police Officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
The Odessa Police Honor Guard placed a wreath at the memorial statue on the front lawn of the police department. The wreath was displayed from sunrise until sunset in remembrance of Corporal Toal.
The ceremony was streamed live on the police department’s Facebook page. One of Corporal Toal’s family members was on hand to talk about him and keep his memory alive.
