Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Trooper McMillen. The Illinois State Police has lost a great person who loved his job. Brian, i'll never forget joining the military with you and flying down to basic training together. You were a born leader. Everything you set your mind to, you accomplished. You shared your knowledge with all of us and dedicated yourself to helping others. I'm very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Rest in peace my dear friend and fellow brother!.....love ya mac

Sgt Andy Rath
Springfield Park District Police

October 29, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

October 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Mcmillen, his family, friends, and the Illinois State Police.

Patrolman
New Mexico State Police

October 29, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family, friends, and fellow officers take some comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

October 29, 2007

Trooper Brian McMillen, may you rest in peace, you have given the ultimate sacrifice for your fellow Americans. May your family and friends find some peace or some comfort from the strong arms that will always be there to support them, they will get this strength from "The Thin Blue Line".

Ret. (Disabled) Det. Michael J. Saxe
NYPD

October 29, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper McMillen 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 Trooper McMillen has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Trooper McMillen, 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 Trooper McMillen 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

October 29, 2007

Rest well, Troop. Thank you for your service.

Deputy
Michigan

October 29, 2007

Be at peace brother. 10-42.

Ofc. George Fender
Shiloh Police Dept.

October 29, 2007

Words can not describe the feelings of emptiness your passing brings. I derived a lot of inspiration from you during our academy stay. Your positive attitude and can-do spirit, I know, helped more than this one cadet through those long six months. May you rest in peace, Brother!

"IN UNITY THERE IS STRENGTH"

Trooper J. Siders
Illinois State Police

October 29, 2007

although your tour was short, your memory will live forever. Rest in peace brother.

DEPUTY DJ FETKENHOUR
OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (MI)

October 29, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

October 29, 2007

We do not forget. Godspeed, Trooper McMillen.

Lord, I pray for healing for this trooper's family and friends. May they find comfort in Your presence, may they remember him always, and may time dull the pain and brighten the memories. Please help them know they do not walk alone, no matter how lonely they feel. Please direct them here and to other family and fellow officers when they need close comfort. Please give them strength and hope. In Christ's name I ask this, Amen.

Peace be with you.

KY LEO wife

October 29, 2007

God Bless you tropper Mc Millen, It's always a pleasure to work with you guys out on the road. We greatly appreciate all you do, and the protection you guys give us. Rest in peace, our prayers are with you and and your family...

Mike Piantkowski
Elk Grove Village IL Fire Dept.

October 29, 2007

Trooper Brian McMillen,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Illinois State Police family. You made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Illinois and we are indebted to you. May you rest in peace and I know you are in good company. You and everyone else who made the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Earl Chambers
Jeremy Chambers EOW 04/24/2006

Earl Chambers retired Cap't
Cahokia, IL. PD

October 29, 2007

THIS IS JUST A TRAGEDY FOR MANY REASONS. AS WE CAN ALL SEE BY THE PICTURE, BRIAN WAS A VERY YOUNG MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM.SO MANY CHAPTERS OF HIS "BOOK" WILL NEVER BE WRITTEN. 8 MONTHS AGO HE WAS HAPPY AND EXCITED. 8 MONTHS AFTER HE STARTED HIS CAREER, HE IS GONE. TO HIS WIFE, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. TO HIS PARENTS, I WISH I COULD SOMETHING. WHAT A DAMN SHAME.

PO
cpd

October 29, 2007

It breaks my heart, to see that we have lost yet another brave warrior in the battle against all the evil that runs rampant in this world. My 15 year-old son is already in the Explorer program and wants to become a CSI. He wants to follow in his Pop's footsteps. The very idea of the dangers he will have to face as a policeman, makes my heart hurt. It takes a very special person to do this job. I am praying for this Officer's family just as I will be praying for my son when he joins the family that is law enforcement.

LEO"s Daughter
Montgomery, AL

October 29, 2007

Thank you for your faithful service. My prayers are with your family.

Lauren
Neice of Office Tim Dunn, TN EOW 10/29/04

October 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper McMillen's family, friends, and the entire Illinois State Police family. May God give peace during this time.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

October 29, 2007

To Trooper Brian McMillen

Thank You for your service to the state of Illinois. You will be missed by all. I pray for you, your family and all your friends.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers EOW 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Mo

October 29, 2007

My God bless Trooper McMillen and his family. We pray for them as well as the other members of the Illinois State Police.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

October 29, 2007

You have our profound sympathy.
The women and men of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Michigan Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2007

My heart is with Brian's family. There is no way to describe the loss of a fellow officer, especially when the loss is so senseless.

Brian,

Thank you for backing me up on many traffic stops on third watch. We met so many times at the jail bringing DUI's in. I would have never thought they would be the ones to take your life.

Thank you for answering questions that I had so many times. You knew so much about the job, I would have never thought you were so new at it. I will continue to enforce DUI's on the street and think of you and your family. Thank you for your service, help, and sense of humor.

We will all take it from here. Watch over the streets of heaven, Brian. We will all watch over your family and friends; you are a blue angel now. We will all meet again. We will miss you on third watch. 10-42 brother.

Officer Mary Kestner #764
Southern View Police Department(Springfield, IL)

Patrol Officer Mary Kestner
Southern View Police Department (Springfield, IL)

October 29, 2007

“You can shed tears that Brian is gone,
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember Brian only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

Rest in Peace Brother.

Brother Trooper
Illinois State Police

October 29, 2007

God Bless you for your service to the Illinois State Police. Your family, friends, and co-workers, will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
C.M.P.D. Charlotte, NC

October 29, 2007

Too young.May you rest safe with The Lord and may He comfort your loved ones, friends and brother/sister officers.G-d bless.

October 29, 2007