Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, October 28, 2007
Reflections for Trooper Brian Carl McMillen
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper McMillen. Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for your dedication.
Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04
October 29, 2007
I want to give my condolences to the family and friends of Tooper McMillen. He will be remembered in the law enforcement family and be a person to watch over all of us while working the streets.
Officer Steve Stirmell
Divernon Police Department
October 29, 2007
God Bless You and your family / Rest in Peace Brother
PFC Biggs
Montgomery County MD Department of Corrections
October 29, 2007
While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.
Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Iowa
October 29, 2007
Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Patrolman Derek Thomas
Washington Police Department, Illinois
October 29, 2007
I was lucky enough to know Brian both as an Officer and a friend. Brian was willing to give of himself both as an Officer and as a person. He has paid the ultimate price to help others. Brian your family and friends will be in my prayers, may God bless and watch over them all. You are gone but will will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. Howdy
Patrolman David Wesselman
Springfield IL PD / Friend
October 29, 2007
To the wife and parents of Trooper McMillen I offer my most sincere condolences.
Any loss of life is painful...and when one is so young..and just beginning to live...it points to that fact even more.
I don't understand those...who get into cars...not caring...that they are intoxicated..unfit to drive...and then...not only risk...their own lives...but cause an innocent life...to be lost...and all the resulting pain...that then changes...another family's life...forever.
I pray that God will grace all these families...with the courage...to cope with their losses...that of this fine Trooper...and then to face the resulting consequences...that will follow...for those...whose fault this was...as they...are held responsible...for what happened...that ultimately will impact...their families too.
May God's perpetual light shine upon the soul of Trooper Brian McMillen...and may he rest in His eternal peace...for having made the ultimate sacrifice...in protecting and serving his community.
May God bless your family...at this most difficult...and sad time...you will not be forgotten.
With my deepest sympathy,
Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61
October 29, 2007
Rest in Peace Brother
Tpr
NYSP - Binghamton
October 29, 2007
God bless family, friends, fellow officers.
Chief D. Whiteley
Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Chief Danny Whiteley
Poplar Bluff Mo. Police Dept
October 29, 2007
To The Loved Ones Left Behind Iam Sorry For Your Great Loss, To Protect and To serve and gave It All, A True American Hero, I am also sorry the Department of Illinois State Police has Lost a Good Man, Iam a Christain and I ask God To help Ease The pain and the heavy heart his Wife Is Feeling now, Remember Office Trooper Brian McMillen Is In Gods hand now, But He Lives On Thru You, Be strong, This is what Brian would want you to do, He may be gone from this earth But he shall Never Be forgotten, God Speed
Steven A. Waggoner
none
October 29, 2007
Its funny, when u come onto this job they say you become part of a huge family.. When incidents like this happen u begin to realize how true it is..The midnight men and women I believe have a stronger relationship than just the average person. Brian was welcomed with open arms to enter this unique relationship and he belonged there. We will miss seeing you on the road making stop after stop waiting to hit the mother load.. Brian you will be missed by all and thought of often.. We will do everything possible to take care of your wife and family so no need to worry..Good night, good bye, and 10-42...
District 09 Midnight Shift
ISP
October 29, 2007
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."
As Trooper McMillen now patrols with God's immortal police force, by his actions here on earth he has taken his well deserved place in the rolls of our honored heroes, whose names will live forever.
I honor Trooper Brian McMillen's life and salute him in death.
Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Fl.
October 29, 2007
Trooper McMillen, my prayers go out to your family and fellow Officers of the Illinois State Police Dept. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service Sir.
Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982
October 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to Trooper McMillen's family and fellow troopers. Your hero died fighting the good fight and his service is appreciated so much. Please know that we will continue to fight to eliminate drunk driving on our roads so that other families do not have to endure the pain of this 100% preventable crime.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Dean-Mooney
Orlando, FL
Laura Dean-Mooney
MADD Natl. Board of Directors
October 29, 2007
TROOPER McMILLEN, YOUR DEDICATION TO DUTY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY AND LIFE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, CLOSE FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME. OUR CONDOLENCES FROM THE SANGAMON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
DET. ADRIAN GUERRERO
SANGAMON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
DETECTIVE, ADRIAN GUERRERO
SANGAMON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
October 29, 2007
YOUR A TRUE HERO YOU WILL NOT BEFORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR CO WORKERS THE FAMILY OF (EOW 2-4-04 DET WILLIAM ROLNIAK JR)
October 29, 2007
On behalf of the CSP, my condolences to Trooper McMillen's family and the Illinois State Police.
Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
October 29, 2007
Godspeed Trooper.Thank you for a job well done. You gave your all and no man could ask more of you.My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow Troopers.
Heaven is a safer place today, there's another Trooper on patrol.Rest in peace, your fellow Troops have the watch here on earth.
Jack A. Wise, Jr. Master Trooper
Virginia State Police Retired
October 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. McMillen in this difficult time. Trooper McMillen made the ultimate sacrifice and will not be forgotten. Godspeed Brother!
Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis
October 29, 2007
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Brian McMillen, and the Illinois State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper McMillen, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
October 29, 2007
Tpr. McMillen may you rest in peace...
I was a member of Tpr. McMillen's cadet class and from day one he was bound for greatness...
He was a fearless leader the six months spent in the academy...
My thoughts are with Tpr. McMillen's family and friends...
I personaly thank McMillen for his service to the ISP...
Integrity Service and Pride
Until we meet again brother I thank you.
"In Unity there is Strength" - CC 113 Class Moto
Trooper A.C. Taylor
Illinois State Police
October 29, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to your family, policy family and friends. You are a distinguished hero just by the profession that you chose.
In the difficult times ahead the support you receive will comfort your family. Your legend will not be forgotten
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 29, 2007
Rest in Peace.
C.O.Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY
October 29, 2007
Im very sorry for your loss. God bless all.
Karen
citizen
October 29, 2007
RIP
Patrol Deputy T Pena
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office (Tx)
October 29, 2007
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