Wreath laying ceremony to honor fallen officers

Honor Guard members Cpls. Eddie Vallejo and Robert Johnson place yellow roses on wreaths for Cpls. Arlie Jones and Scott Gardner Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Standing guard are Cpls. William McCloud and Joe Galindo. (Ruth Campbell | Odessa American)

The Odessa Police Department will hold a wreath laying ceremony on Friday, September 8, at sunrise (approximately 7:29 a.m.), to pay tribute to Fallen Corporals Arlie Jones and Scott Gardner, who died in the line of duty on September 8, 2007.

The public is invited to attend the wreath laying ceremony. The wreath will be on display from sunrise to sunset and anyone wishing to show their respects is encouraged to visit the memorial during this time.