Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest their souls.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

March 16, 2024

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

February 6, 2024

Ira Raney was my great grandfather on my father, William Robert Raney's side. My mother, Bonny Montero, retired from HPD. Both my husband and I retired from HPD, and now my daughter, Ira's great great granddaughter, Elizabeth Lauren Scheibe Woodall and her husband are HPD officers serving the City of Houston. Ira's legacy of a life of service lives on. Elizabeth recently stood in for Ira during the 2021 Houston Police Memorial Ceremony, during the last roll call of all fallen officers. When Ira's name was called and Elizabeth stepped forward to represent him and our family, it was a very emotional moment for our family. Ira, thank-you for your services and God bless all those who helped your wife, my great grandmother, Pearl Hill Raney, take care of the eight children she was left to raise.

Sergeant Michele Raney Scheibe
Houston Police Department Sergeant

May 19, 2021

Ira D. Raney is my great grandpa on my mom's side. She now works for HPD as well. Thank you grandpa for what you sacrificed.

Cheyanne Foster

January 26, 2021

Ira Raney my Great Grandfather on my father’s side. John 15:13

Sandra Raney Telford
Great Granddaughter

November 9, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 23, 2020

Rest In Peace Police Officer Ira Raney. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Houston, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers and those brave souls who choose to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you shall burn forever in the lake of fire.

Amen.

B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 20, 2016

Ira was Robert Raney's brother (Robert was my Grand -father on mother's side) I served as an MP in US Army with plans on following my grand-uncle. It was not to be. But, Ira, know that you were my hero!

John Raney McCain
MLN mech.

June 16, 2014

You were my grandmother's double cousin, and I heard your story all my life. You were loved and respected, and never forgotten. And you were greatly missed.

M Porter
Cousin

February 21, 2014

Heroes live forever, Officer Raney, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 23, 2013

thank you for your outstanding service and dedication Sir, RIP Officer.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

August 23, 2012

Rest in peace. Officer Raney. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 23, 2012

I wish I could have known you. Your Grandson. Retired Captain Michael Raney, Metro PD Houston.

Captain Michael Raney
Retired METRO PD Houston

July 16, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Raney - you're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 23, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 93rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I live in Northern California and last year our Bay Area was rocked by the murder of four officers from Oakland PD.
I was unaware of this bloody day in the history of your department. These killings must have devastated your department and community, and of course, your family. I am sure you are proud that your family continues your legacy of protecting and serving.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 23, 2010

Ira Raney was my great grandfather on my fathers side.

Caryn Raney Foster
HPD, Airport Division/Great Grandaughter

December 10, 2009

Officer Raney,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow officers for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 23, 2008

OFFICER RANEY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 23, 2007

You will always be remembered for your service and sacrifice and may you always rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

August 23, 2007