Since the age of two, Colin had been battling brain cancer, but the Ithaca community made sure it didn’t stop him from realizing his life long dream of being a police officer.
Back in September, at the age of 9, he was sworn in as Officer Colin Hayward Toland.
Ithaca Police Chief John Barber said, “Colin is by far the strongest 9-year old I've ever met. I think Colin has exactly what it takes to be an officer. He possesses courage, bravery, compassion and tenacity."
A Facebook post from the Officer Colin Hayward Toland page made the announcement of his passing:
Colin Hayward Toland End of Watch 3/17/18: Lieutenant Colin returned to the cosmos in the loving embrace of his family. His passing was more peaceful and gentle than we could have imagined. On his last day, he went outside and felt the sun on his face and the wind in his hair. Read more...
Youngest member of Ithaca Police Department passes away:
