California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, November 16, 2007
Reflections for Officer John Miller
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER MILLER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF THEM WITH HIS LOVE, MERCY AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. OFFICER MILLER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
November 17, 2007
When God Made Peace Officers
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."
He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."
"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.
What a tragedy for all to lose another officer so close to the holidays. We hope that the family, friends and all who knew Officer Miller, can read these simple words and have some sort of comfort in the dark days ahead.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado
Mariyn Robinson
Citizen
November 17, 2007
To Officer Miller, Family and Friends my prayer are with you. May God Bless you and may your love one rest in peace.
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
November 17, 2007
Officer Miller, my heart goes out to your family, coworkers and friends. May the find comfort in knowing the sacrifice you made so the world would be a safer place for all of them. Rest in peace brother, we will carry on from here.
Detective III
LAPD
November 17, 2007
Thank you for your service officer miller. You gave your life doing what you believed in. May the lord bless your family, your brothers and sisters in blue, and your friends. People get so caught up on things in life that dont really matter. Thinking that the real heros in life are the people in las angeles. You are a true hero.
November 17, 2007
Grew up in Danville and still have relatives in Dublin. I appreciate you keeping the streets safe.
Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee
November 17, 2007
We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Miller and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Officer Miller has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.
To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Miller, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Miller is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.
Special Agent
FBI New York City
November 17, 2007
God Speed brother. You will never be forgotten...
PTL Robert Jarman
Twsp of Union, NJ
November 17, 2007
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.
Sr. Captain Yates
Collins Fire Dept.
November 17, 2007
Thank you yours service, brother,
Officer, Julio A Vazquez #26903
Puerto Rico, Police Department
November 17, 2007
Jesus is my front sight,
Sovereign in my life.
In peace, or in battle,
He guides my warrior stride.
Jesus is my front sight,
FOR HIM NO MAN I FEAR!
Jesus is my front sight,
T'was He who led me here.
November 17, 2007
Peace be with you...
Natalie Jensen
CSPD Det. Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06
November 17, 2007
Rest in Peace, Brother.
OFC B. GRAJEK
November 17, 2007
May the Lord Jesus Christ give comfort during this time. My sincere condolences go out to Officer Miller's family, friend and the entire California Highway Patrol family.
TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL
November 17, 2007
Rest in Peace Oficcer John Miller and gods speed. You have faught the good fight and now it is time to rest. Your brothers in arm will miss you but they know that you are in a better place. our thoughts and prayers go out to your Family, Friend and Co-Worker.
Deputy Sheriff/ Mike Reuter
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)
November 17, 2007
Officer Miller,
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. I am thinking of your family, friends and department at this difficult time. Rest in peace, hero.
Pennsylvania citizen
November 17, 2007
Trooper Miller, even though your tour of duty was short, it is still very much appreciated. I thank you. You are a hero we will never forget. To all the troopers and Livermore PD officers involved in apprehending this subject, thank you also! To all the Miller family, you have my prayers and deepest sympathies at this time.
Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT
November 17, 2007
It breaks my heart everytime I visit this site and see that another brother in blue has made the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true hero Officer Miller. Rest easy knowing that we will take the beat from here! Your family is in my prayers at this difficult time......
Deputy Ryan
November 17, 2007
Thank you for your service...You will never be forgotten.
Police Officer Curtis Rice
University of Missouri Police
November 17, 2007
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, OFFICER MILLER WILL ALWAYS BE CONSIDERED A HERO.
POLICE OFFICER
LVMPD
November 17, 2007
May you rest in peace, thank you for your service and we pray for your friends and family on this tragic day. You will always be remembered.
Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
November 17, 2007
Thank you for your service. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP-Stockton
November 17, 2007
Thank you for your service, God bless you for your sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and those you had to leave behind.
Anonymous
Patrol Officer Washington State
November 17, 2007
Thank you for being so diligent in looking for the impaired driver! Thank you for your service. Your family can be proud that you are one of California's finest. Rest in peace, sir.
trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
November 17, 2007
RIP- GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Belmar PD- New Jersey
November 17, 2007