MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — Friends, family, and members of the community gathered Saturday in Muncie to remember and celebrate the life of Delaware County Corporal Blake Reynolds.

Reynolds was killed Nov. 12 while trying to help a stranded motorist on I-69 near the Alexandria-Gaston exit for State Road 28.

He joined the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office four years ago after serving in the National Guard.

Reynolds is survived by his wife, Allison, his parents, grandparents, and a brother, along with aunts, uncles, and cousins.

At 8 a.m., the police escort accompanying Reynolds’ body arrived at Delta High School in Muncie.

Funeral services began at 10 a.m. with a welcome, scripture, and opening prayer by Pastor Brian White of Harvest Church.

“He was hardwired to protect and to serve, and he

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