State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) helped unveil the etching of fallen Wink firefighter Coby Slaughter’s name on the Volunteer Firefighter Memorial on the Texas State Capitol grounds on Wednesday.

Slaughter was killed in the line of duty while he and his crew were responding to an emergency call on Sept. 7, 2016. Slaughter is survived by his wife and six children.

“The simple truth is that Coby Slaughter and countless other first responders in Texas are truly exemplary in their selfless service and sacrifice,” Landgraf said in a news release.

Landgraf joined members of Coby’s family at the ceremony in Austin for the official unveiling.

Slaughter served the Wink Volunteer Fire Department for nearly 20 years. He made a living working in the oilfields, operating his family owned trucking and disposal business, and helping out on the family ranches in Wink and Pyote.

Landgraf also authored a memorial resolution that was passed by the Texas House of Representatives honoring Coby’s life and his service to Winkler County.

ON THE NET: Memorials at the Texas State Capitol.