MUNCIE, Ind. — On Nov. 22, family, friends and fellow law enforcement officials gathered at Delta High School to remember the life of Corporal Blake Reynolds.
The sheriff died on Nov. 12 while assisting a semi-truck that had been stuck on the side of the road on I-69. Another semi would then lose control, hitting Reynolds and killing him shortly after.
At the service, several officials and family members would speak in honor of Blake’s dedication to his life. His brother, Dustin Reynolds, was one of the speakers on Saturday who reflected on his and his brother’s past.
“So to my broski, I love you so much,” Blake said. “I miss you – and I can’t wait to be cruising with you again; windows down and rock music blaring.”
Hundreds gathered on that day to pay their respects to Blake, County Sheriff's Office Sergeant, Josh Maxwell, being one of them.
“What Blake means to me are countless things. But the two that out the most is that Blake you are special, and you are loved,” Maxwell said.
Reynolds was described as a faithful, happy man who prioritized his religion above all else. Very prominent within his ceremony was his love for God.
“But I know this; that my son stands before the lord of lords and king of kings – I know that,” Bruce Reynolds, the father of Blake, said. “And I know I will see my son again. And Allie will say this, and others have said this and we know Blake; and the first thing he is gonna say when we get there is ‘What took you so long?’”
Blake, who was just 31-years-old at the time, lives on through those around him. His wife, Allison Reynolds, agrees to carry on his legacy and his stories.
“From the very beginning, Blake knew this work was his calling. He didn’t wear the badge for recognition or applause. In fact, he actually tried to hide it when we were out and about,” Allison said. “God wired his heart to protect and serve. He believed that every person he encountered, no matter their story, was made in the image of god and worthy of dignity.”
After the session at Delta High School, there would be a procession to the Delaware County Justice and Rehabilitation Center for Blake’s final call. This symbolises Blake’s last time with the sheriff's department. They agreed that Blake Reynolds’ number will never be used again.
The day would end in their final moments with Blake at Jones Cemetery. Blake stood as a beam of strength to those around him, and despite his passing, he is still held in the highest honor.
The Reynolds Family thanks the constant support from the community during such a dark time.
Contact Payton Mucker with comments at payton.mucker@bsu.edu
