Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Patrolman Timothy Shane Miller. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

May 16, 2004

It's hard to imagine that a police officer can loose his life on his first tour of duty. Patrolman Miller didn't have a chance to serve, he didn't have a chance to live - to be proud to wear his badge and to serve his community. This is a reminder to how very dangerous this job is. Let us not forget - for he only served one day, but he served, he did all he could to help his community on his first, and last watch. May god be with you

Exp. Corporal M Bender
Roxbury Twp NJ Police

May 16, 2004

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER MILLER OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

POLICE OFFICER
FAIRMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 16, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Timothy, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

May 16, 2004

It hard to imagine the first day going so wrong for the people that are trying to make things right in our communities all over the US. I will keep the Tabor City PD in my prayers, and to the family and Department my deepest sorrow for the loss of your loved one. Please try and carry on, it is what He would want. It may be the hardest thing to think about, but time will never heal the loss, but never forget or reflect on his life and memory, those good thoughts can NEVER be taken away.

W. Fred Simmons TC-I
Clayton Police Department, NC

May 16, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Patrolman Miller's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Tabor City Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Patrolman Miller, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2004

Our prayers are with you and your family. You are a brother Law Enforcement Officer forever.

Corporal John Beckler
Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic

May 16, 2004

To die in the line of duty is terrible enough. But to die on the first day of your new job is heartbreaking. You never got to realize what an honor it is to wear the badge. Our prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers. Rest in peace Officer Miller; you will not be forgottewn.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 16, 2004

Though this was your first shift as an officer, reading about your loss hit me extremely hard. God bless you and your family.

Officer Paul George
Houston Police Department

May 16, 2004

My sympathy to the family and friends of Patrolman Timothy Miller. Rest in peace brother. To the members of the Tabor City Police Department keep up the good work and besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl.

May 16, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. But the death of Patrolman Miller seems like an especially tragic event.

I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family and the other officers.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood County EMS (NC)

May 16, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETREANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER MILLER, HIS FAMILY AND CO-
WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

May 16, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETREANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER MILLER, HIOS FAMILY AND CO-
WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

May 16, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother!

kevin
dhs

May 16, 2004

Rest in Peace. Protect us from above...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 16, 2004

Godspeed and good luck with your tour of duty in Heaven.

Officer
Franklin Police Department, IN

May 16, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Patrolman Timothy Miller's family, friends, and co-workers with the Tabor City Police Department.

God bless our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May 16, 2004

Ofc. Miller,

You truly are a hero. Your brothers in blue could only hope to be as strong as you. My prayers are with you and your family and all the members of the Tabor City PD. RIP.

Ofc BM Damon
T/ Manlius PD, NY

May 16, 2004

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O,gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty , I ask your protection from all mental ,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think that no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely ,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me.I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen,NJ State Police.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 16, 2004

Rest in peace Patrolman Miller. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

May 16, 2004

Our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace our Brother.

Cpl. BobYates
Lee County Office of The Sheriff

May 16, 2004

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Ofc. A.R Locklear
NCSHP/MCE

May 16, 2004