National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Officer Rank: Patrolman

Memorial Panel: 47-W: 1

Department: Cleveland, Ohio, P.D.

End of Watch: September 18, 1964

Cause: SHOT

Age: 34

Years of Service: 8

Description: Officer Greller and his partner Officer Delaney were investigating a theft of meat, when coincidentally the Meat Company was being help up. As Officer Greller walked into the office he was shot at point blank range, by the robber who was surprised by his presence. As Officer Delaney went to draw his gun, the man shot his right arm. Officer Delaney then shot the man with his left hand until the thief fell to the floor. Officer Greller died about four hours later from extensive bleeding caused by two chest wounds. The robber was killed by Officer Delaney's shots.