FINAL GOODBYE TO SGT TOULON (see 87 photos)
BVI News Staff - Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Today, March 17, 2012 BVI News Online got snapshots for the farewell sendoff of Sgt. Joseph Toulon, who died on March 2 in a vehicle accident.
A parade of officers began from Road Town Police Station to the Road Town Methodist Church. The viewing and funeral service was followed by the interment with full honours at the Sea Cows Bay Public Cemetery.
Below is a photo gallery produced by Cleave Farrington.
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- Sgt. Toulon
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- Sgt. Toulon’s remains surrounded by two honour guard police officers at the Road Town Police Station today. Toulon, who died in a vehicular accident, will be laid to rest tomorrow.
EARLIER STORY: Premier joins territory in remembering Sergeant Joseph Toulon
Friday, March 16 – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and his Government join with the family, friends and members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in remembering the life of Sergeant Joseph Toulon who will be laid to rest today, Saturday, March 17.
Sergeant Toulon, a long serving police officer, succumbed to injuries sustained from a vehicle accident in Spooner’s Estate on March 2.
In speaking with the Department of Information and Public Relations, Premier said the news of Sergeant Toulon’s death came as a shock and has now left a void in those who knew him.
In remembering Sergeant Toulon, Premier Smith said, “He had a very serious devotion to law enforcement and to the security of these Virgin Islands. He believed firmly that police-community relations were important to deterring crime.”
According to Honourable Smith, when he served as Chief Minister, Sergeant Toulon was his protection officer at different intervals. Premier said, “He was always frank, yet professional with his comments. He was committed to what he was doing. He was always diligent and steadfast in his commitment to my protection. Although he was seen as serious about his business, he had a very gentle heart.”
Sgt. Toulon's remains surrounded by two honour guard police officers at the Road Town Police Station today. Toulon, who died in a vehicular accident, will be laid to rest tomorrow.
Honourable Smith extends condolences to his family on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands.
On Saturday, a parade of officers will begin from Road Town Police Station to the Road Town Methodist Church at 8:00 a.m. The viewing and funeral service begins at 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m., respectively, followed by the interment with full honours at the Sea Cows Bay Public Cemetery.
Below is information gleaned from Toulon’s Davis Funeral Home funeral announcement:
Wife: Isabella Toulon
Son: Anal Toulon (St. Vincent)
Stepsons: Craig Lloyd & Clarence Frank (Tortola)
Brothers: Alexander, Staline, Gibson & Frenrick (Dominica)
Sylvester “Preacher” & David “Dave” (USA)
Sisters: Euta Toulon (Dominica) & Clemie Toulon (Antigua)
Nephews: Ericson, Robinson, Nymbaly, Junior, Marcel, Clarnis “Prim”, Gibbs, Murphy, Dave, Davidson, Clyde, Hilary, Jason (Dominica), Joseph Miguel & Wayne (USA)
Nieces: Shanna, Shannin, Mandella (Dominica)
Agatha, Lunadi, Catherine, Rena and Hay (USA)
Mother-in-law: Audrey Newton (Tortola)
Sisters-in-law: Mildred & Magdaline (Dominica)
Joyce Paula & Sonia (USA)
Roselia James -Dawson, Henneth Todman,
Veda Austrie & Amorell Newton (Tortola)
Brothers-in-law: Alvin Locker (Dominica), Steve Francis (USA)
Close Friends: Mildred, Carla, Jefferson Knight, Brumant, Elroy, Eddie, Gomez, Susan, Geraldine, Marilyn, Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Francis, Mr. & Mrs. Renard Ham, Commissioner Reynald Frazer and all Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Annette & Lorna Smith, the Guys at Kiddies Drop Inn, Duncan E. Williams, Management & Staff of Road Town Wholesale, Calvert Romney, Joseph Chapman, Bruce Huggins, Durville Carty, Wallace Todman, Ashley Ritter, Frankie Alphonso,
Reid Toussaint, the Management & Staff of Big Bens Superette.
Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Sgt Toulon
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have to live for god in order to r.i.p peace people get it real if u die not knowing christ as ur lord and personel saviour there is no peace so no matter wat or who said it , its a personel thing between u and god so if u die in ur sin u goin strait 2 hell no if no but well he was a good man its not about wat u do in this world but is all about who u kno at the end of the day its wat u do with his son that wat matter to christ (AMEN)
AMEN!! Grace. I hope they know that. I am tired of going to funerals and people talking how Joe was a good man etc etc. As good as we are when we stand before the Master on judgement Day it doesn’t matter how much good you did or how good you are.
Funeral messages should be for the living to get their life in order to meet the Master when death comes knocking.
my cousin amal
you didn’t get to say good bye to your dad
sad to my cousin amal and my aunt mildred
R.I.P Toulon
RIP Toulon
gONE BUT not forgotten
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@ real talk you are an insensitive bastard
@ real talk…………. what real talk are you referring to, you mean real Jack a** talk.
People death is guaranteed and unpredictable so make it right with the Lord.
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