Trooper William R. Rayner Indiana State Police Indiana Sunday, December 18, 1966  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

bill rayner is my 2nd cousin i was 11 years old when he died .never got a chance to meet him because we live in southern california and he made his life in indiana .just want all to know bills mother olive is still alive and well and will be celebrating her 94th birthday on october 19 2009 .we will never forget bill.

Anonymous

2009-10-05

We just passed the area of highway named for Trooper Rayner. May his family know that over 40 years later, he is still remembered and honored by those who never met him. From the Campbells with the Police Unity Tour

Former Detective Amy Campbell
Ohio
2009-09-12

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-12-10

Bill, I made contact with Rheadawn your wife after all these years..As you may know, I was in the delivery room the night your child was born with Rheadawn..I've not spoke to her in almost 40 years..I plan to unite with her to see how things have been going and to answer her unanswered questions she has about that night..
Yours Truly, Ret- L.T. Richard W. Jones Shelbyville, In

Lt. Richard W. Jones
Ret-Indiana State Police
2007-06-14

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

Indiana State Police Dist 13
2005-12-19

Trp. Rayner,
Although our paths had never crossed, as a 16 year old kid puming gas in a gas station the night you were shot, I recall several of the units in our area heading for the "I", I still can see the look on the face of one of Dearborn County's Deputies rushing to fill his tank in his cruier. That deputy has past, and now I sit at my desk thinking of all that have past since that night as a kid, not knowing then what it truley was about. After 34 years on the job,and now it's hard to except WHY.
Rest in peace my fellow brother. Your life made a difference in mine.

Lt Chuck Evans
Lawrenceburg Police Dept
2005-09-27

I served with you and made the arrest in your case. You will never be forgotten!

John Mull 1st Sgt.(Ret)
In State Police
2004-09-06

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept.
2003-12-18