Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, October 12, 1999
Reflections for Trooper Terry Wayne Miller
Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.
Police Officer
June 8, 2007
While with the San Patricio County Sheriff's Department I was Terry's sergeant and he was one of "my boys". I was very proud of him when he told me that he was going to become a state trooper. I will never forget that October night when I was informed that Terry's watch had eneded in an ambush. My prayers are with you Terry and your family. I know that you are looking down on us and protecting all our brothers and sisters who wear the badge. God Bless.
Chief Hector C. Sanchez
Mathis Police Department
April 29, 2007
God bless you and your family.
March 5, 2007
Our families spent every holiday together in my grandparents home there in Pleasanton. I am his widows cousin. He was so much a part of the holiday atmosphere those years and I do miss it so. My grandparents became close to him and were very proud of him and loved him very much. They both past 7 months apart and right before Terry. I know they are all still with us in spirit every holiday. I know all of the prayers and thoughts are greatly appriciated by the family. Please continue to pray and think of ALL who give of themselves "to protect and serve".
Chris Comeaux
cousin of his widow
October 21, 2006
We are always thinking of thee.....
Olen M. Young Deputy Sheriff
Perkins County SO NE
October 12, 2006
THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN BE SAID TO EASE YOUR PAIN OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS. BUT KNOW THAT OTHERS ARE THINKING OF YOU TODAY AND THINKING OF TROOPER MILLER.
HE WAS TRULY A HERO AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
MOTHER OF A FALLEN DEPUTY.
October 12, 2006
Sleep safe with Our Lord Trooper Miller and may He Bless your loved ones.
October 12, 2006
My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 7th anniversary of your end of watch. I can not believe that the individual that killed 3 law enforcement officers and caused so much pain to so many loved ones had his sentence reduced to 30 years. Trooper Miller, you have not been forgotten. Your loved ones think of you every day and silent tears of love still flow from their hearts. Today will be a tough day, most are. There are no magic words I can offer them to help them with their grief except to keep your memory alive. You are a true hero and heroes never die.
Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father
October 11, 2006
O lord
I remember the ringing of the phone
At home asleep and all alone
I pushed away fatigue and answered the call
To learn the news of Terry’s fall
I jumped to my feet and grabbed my gun
But I was miles away and the deed had been done
I slumped to my knees and there I wept
Thinking of his child and a promise not kept
Murdered by a coward hiding in the wood
Arm in arm with Satan this monster stood
To take away a father, a brother, a friend
O lord I beg you make hell his end
He hated Terry’s badge and knew not the man
Does it make me wrong to pray him damned
For it has been six very long years
and the sound of Terry’s name still brings tears
Oh please help us, the ones left behind
Let it not be anger but peace we find
Miss you
Police Officer
A friend
August 13, 2006
I was Terry's mother-in-law. He was a great son-in-law, husband, and father. We still miss him to this day but are very proud of what he gave. He loved his job. We keep his memory alive to his little girl who is now 8. I get very upset when I read bad things about police officers or that games are being made to "kill a cop". They lay their lives every day on the line for us. THey aren't perfect but most give their all.
louise koutny
March 5, 2006
Rest in Peace. There is 1 word that describes you: HERO
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9).
Fellow Texas Trooper
December 19, 2005
TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF TROOPER MILLER:
THIS IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND AND BELIEVE BUT KNOW THAT OTHERS ARE THINKING OF YOU AND GRIEVING WITH YOU.
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.
LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01
October 18, 2005
I wish to acknowledge the distinquished service Trooper Miller gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 12, 1999. Trooper Miller, you are a true hero as are the other two officers killed with you.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05
October 13, 2005
Hey there Terry,
It has been over 5 years. The memories of you and your personal dedication still lives on in all those you touched.
Love always Brother,
R. Jasin Arrington
Ex-Patrol Sergeat
IPD
July 4, 2005
I will never forget the night I was working and felt so helpless knowing you guys were needing. Being too far to help you guys. May God bless your family. You have a special place in heaven.
Patrolman Mark Salazar
San Antonio PD
March 8, 2005
Terry it has almost been six years since you have been gone. For some brief history Terry and I were related and joined the Ploice Academy together in 1987.
It has taken a while for me to write but I think alot about you. You had finally acheived one of your goals to become a trooper. Your carrer was cut short by a deranged person for reason. I hope it will be a comfort to your family when I say you are finally resting in a better place.
In closing I have met few other people with your dedication and you payed the ultimate price. We will meet again until then God Bless.
Deputy Scott Hornstein VCSO
Deputy Scott Hornstein
Victoria County Sheriffs Office
February 25, 2005
Terry, Probably more than anyone, you were responsible for my becoming a police officer. I can remember like it was yesterday when you gave me the guidance I needed to fulfill my dream. That was 12 years ago when you were a San Patricio County Deputy and I was a US Navy military policeman stationed at Ingleside. The news of your death struck me like a hammer and it keeps on banging out your memory. I never really had the chance to thank you for your friendship and guidance that has been directly responsible for the success I enjoy this day both as an Officer and as a person. You are greatly missed and will never be forgotten.
K-9 Offficer Alan Primanzon
Mountain View Police Dept, Missouri
K-9 Officer
Mountain View Police Department, Mo
February 4, 2005
I knew you as Deputy Miller of the San Patricio County Sheriff's Department, I knew you as a instructor during my Police Academy, I know you now as a hero to all of law enforcement. You are not and never will be forgotten.
Sgt. Sean Johnson
Cedar Park Police Dept.
former deputy - Aransas County Sheriff's Department
Sgt. Sean Johnson
Cedar Park Police Department
December 17, 2004
Miss ya lots, Terry..Wish we coulda spent more time together..
Off Jerry Miller #410
San Antonio PD
October 12, 2004
On angels ...
"The wings ain't anything but a uniform that's all. When they are in the field so to speak, they always wear them."
Taken from Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Terry,
It's five years today. You're not forgotten and you never will be.
October 12, 2004
October 12, 2004
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A hero never dies.....
Rest in peace, hero. God bless.
September 29, 2004
I myself am from Pleasanton, where Trooper Miller was killed. Little did I know that down the road, that I too would marry a Texas Trooper, who ended up being in Terry's graduating class with DPS - A-97. I just want to let everyone know that officers put their lives on the line for everyone, everyday. So God Bless each and everyone of them. You will NEVER be forgotten!
Police Dispatcher Melissa Bowen
Leon County Sheriffs Department
February 21, 2004
Rest easy Troop. May God look over those you leave behind and may he also have full wrath on your murderer. Rest easy and know that you will be missed.
Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)
December 8, 2003
May god bless you and your family. Although I did not have the privilege to have known you, I am sure you earned your seat in heaven.
Rest in peace, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.
Anonymous
September 29, 2003
I still have the ASP you gave me brother. I never go 10-8 with out it. I will never forget the things you taught me. I hope that you hear us when we talk about you and know that you are in our hearts forever.
miss you.
Deputy William Foley
San Patricio County Sheriff's office
September 18, 2003
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