Hamilton Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, February 11, 1965
Add to My HeroesDalton Toy Garner
Chief Garner was killed in an automobile accident while returning from an investigation. His patrol car went out of control during a severe thunderstorm. He was thrown from the vehicle and trapped underneath it. He was trapped in a low-area and drowned as a result of flooding from the heavy rains.
Chief Garner, a WWII veteran, served with the Hamilton Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYou were the grandfather that i wished i would have had the chance to meet. I am so honored to call you my grandfather and great grandfather to my kids. Please watch over us from heaven above and keep us safe.
Brandi Lindsey
Granddaughter
December 27, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Investigator Brian Herbert
Osage Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: April 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: April 16, 2024
Police Officer Michael E. Jensen
Syracuse Police Department, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024
Lieutenant Michael Hoosock
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024
Sergeant William Marty Jackson, II
Winchester Police Department, KY
EOW: April 14, 2024
Police Officer Ross Bartlett
Ceresco Police Department, NE
EOW: April 12, 2024
Chief of Police Steven Allen Singer
Lake Lafayette Police Department, MO
EOW: April 8, 2024
Correctional Sergeant Andrew John Faught
Illinois Department of Corrections, IL
EOW: April 8, 2024
Police Officer Joseph McKinney
Memphis Police Department, TN
EOW: April 12, 2024