Officer Down Memorial Page

Detective Sergeant Rice,
I did a search to see if other officers who share my last name had ever died in the line of duty. I was saddened to find that you were one of nine officers with the name of Rice to have died in the line of duty. I want you to know that you have not died in vain but instead died courageously and with honor. Thank you for your service.

P.O. Rice
UMKC Police Dept.
August 9, 2008

Sgt. Rice,
On today, the 68th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dayton. It took another year, but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
October 5, 2007

Grandpa, I never had the opportunity to meet you, but thru the images and experiences left with my Dad, I have always admired you and thankful to the family values you and Grandma Dora initiated for your decendants. I know God has blessed you and Dora, as well as Mom and Dad, and I do hope I am priviledged to meet you next to God when I am called home to heaven.

Robert B. Rice Jr.
Grandson
October 14, 2006

You gave of yourself so others could be safe and secure in our community, thank you. Rest in peace.

Ofr. Will S. Wright
Dayton Police
August 27, 2004