Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Dad served with you on the Cleveland Police Force. Although I was only seven at the time, I remember the intense sorrow my parents felt when you were killed. Because of the circumstances, the fact your partner was unable to draw his own weapon and had to retrieve yours to return fire, my Dad wore his revolver reversed in it's holster the rest of his career. I never met any of your relatives, but I want them to know your memory lives on with people they never met. To this day, 60-years later, we remember your ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Cleveland.

Bill
A Policeman's Son

January 14, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William J. Greller of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 18, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William J. Greller of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 18, 2022

Grandpa,
I’ll never forget the story’s Grandma told me. I’m sure you know her and I were close. I do everything in my power to honor your life. Thank you for protecting the citizens of Cleveland.

What I think about today is how I never got to meet you. What I think about is the memory of you that will never be forgotten.

Today-tomorrow-next week. Your memory with me will never be forgotten. I am instilling thanking a Police Officer in my own sons brain.

That being said you will never be forgotten by me or anyone else in our family. RIP 1210! WE LOVE YOU!

Ian Greller

November 30, 2020

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

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

September 18, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William J. Greller of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

September 18, 2019

Rest in peace Patrolman Greller.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William J. Greller of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 18, 2018

Patrolman Greiler,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 18, 2018

IN HONORE CASORUM
Our promise; Always honored, never forgotten, forever grateful for your service to our community and our nation.

Sgt. T Jake Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

September 18, 2016

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

September 18, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be remembered and revered.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 18, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

September 18, 2012

9-ll used to have a different meaning for me. Now it is the date that your beautiful wife, Lenny, joined you in Heaven. It's a comfort knowing that you are both together now, after all these years.

Though Lenny is gone, her laughter, smile and stories live on in your four wonderful boys and their families. Look down on them, guide them and let them know you are both wathing out for them always.

You are both gone now, but you will never be forgotten.

Mickey Mencin
Friend of Family

September 13, 2007

To Patrolman William J. Greller, You have four of the finest young men in the world! And a wife that still loves you as much today as 43 years ago. I know because she is now my mentor in helping me raise my four sons without a father!! I love your family!!

Gale Luther
Family Friend

March 4, 2007

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching down over us.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

September 18, 2006

THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF CLEVELAND AND GIVING YOUR LIFE FOR THEM. FORTY-TWO YEARS HAVE GONE BY, BUT I AM SURE YOU ARE AWARE THAT YOUR VERY SPECIAL WIFE HAS RAISED 4 WONDERFUL BOYS THAT I KNOW YOU ARE VERY PROUD OF. I AM GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD YOUR OLDEST SON AS BEST MAN IN MY WEDDING, AND I IN HIS, AND TO FEEL AS CLOSE AS I DO TO THE MARVELOUS FAMILY YOU WERE FORCED TO LEAVE BEHIND.

TONY PINZONE
FRIEND OF THE FAMILY

September 4, 2006

You may be gone, but never forgotten.

KDS
U.S. Probation Officer

December 28, 2005