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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: [UPDATE] Officer Bailey Martin | Odessa Police Department “Deeply Saddened” by Tragic Loss of Bailey and Family Members to Devastating Texas Floods [#BaileyMartin]

Hi everyone,

The Odessa Police Department and the broader Texas law enforcement community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Officer Bailey Martin, who, along with several family members, tragically died in the devastating July 4th floods in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville.

Officer Martin, a proud Odessa native and recent OPD Academy graduate, was known for his strong work ethic, kind spirit, and deep commitment to serve.

The Martin family—Bailey, his parents Bobby and Amanda Martin, and others—were swept away by the fast-moving floodwaters during what was meant to be a family holiday gathering.

Please join us in praying for the Martin family and the entire Odessa community during this time of deep sorrow.

We mourn the tragic loss of Officer Bailey Martin of the Odessa Police Department, who died along with several family members in the devastating July 4th floods near Kerrville, Texas. A proud Odessa native and recent OPD Academy graduate, Bailey was renowned for his dedication, service, and aspiration to become a detective.

Join us in honoring Bailey and the Martin family. 💙

https://www.facebook.com/OdessaPoliceTX/posts/1113547784153918
Source: Odessa Police Department Facebook Account, @OdessaPoliceTX

OPD Officer Bailey Martin
We are deeply saddened to share with our community that Odessa Police Officer Bailey Martin has been found and, tragically, is deceased. Positive identification and notification of next of kin were completed last night. Bailey is currently at a facility in Travis County. A representative from the Odessa Police Department is on-site, working diligently to have Bailey released to his family and brought back to Odessa. Honor Guard members and officers who were close to Bailey will stand watch over the casket until he is released and will then escort him home.
We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time, as they have not only lost Bailey but also several other family members. Our prayers go out to them and to everyone affected by this devastating natural disaster. At this time, all OPD officers are wearing mourning bands over their badges and all flags in front of OPD have been lowered to half-staff. The Odessa Police Department would like to encourage the citizens of Odessa to replace their porch lights with blue bulbs for the rest of

[UPDATE] Officer Bailey Martin | OPD “DEEPLY SADDENED” BY TRAGIC LOSS TO DEVASTATING TEXAS FLOODS | Christian News and Views!

[UPDATE] Officer Bailey Martin | OPD “DEEPLY SADDENED” BY TRAGIC LOSS TO DEVASTATING TEXAS FLOODS | Christian News and Views!