Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Miktarian,

I arrived home to visit my family when I heard the terrible news. Prior to joining the FBI I was a police officer in the City of Euclid. It is always a tragedy to lose a brother, but it always hits home when you lose a brother from your home state.

Your family will be in our prayers. Thank you for your service.

Special Agent
Salt Lake City FBI

July 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Miktarian & the Twinsburg Police Department. We, here at the Polk County Sheriff's Office know what it's like to lose an officer. Back on September 28, 2006, K-9 Deputy Matthew Williams & K-9 DiOGi were shot & killed during a routine traffic stop. They responded to another officer who called for help & when they arrived on the scene the suspect took off running into the woods. D/S Williams & his K-9 partner took off after him & D/S Williams was shot in the head three times, at close range, & K-9 also shot & both dies at the scene. So, we here at the Polk County Sheriff's Office know exactly what you all are going through. We offer our deepest sympathies & you are all in our thoughts & prayers. May God bless & keep you all.

Records Specialist III Karen J. Hofer
Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow, FL

July 16, 2008

To the family of Officer Miktarian my prayers go out to you. To the fellow officer's of the Twinsburg P.D. I am truly sorry for your loss. Josh's Mother lives in my County and My Sgt. had to deliver the message of your loss. Josh paid the ultimate sacrafice I know he will be missed

Deputy Capps
White Co. Sheriffs Dept. TN.

July 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

badge 53
CCPD

July 16, 2008

To Holly, Thea and your family,

We are so sorry for your deep loss. May you find comfort in the memories of Josh and his life with you. Josh's courage, bravery and selflessness will never be forgotten. We are all here for you and your family.

Watch over us, Josh and and may you rest in peace.

Patrolman
Mayfield Village PD

July 16, 2008

My sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Officer Miktarian.

Lt. Dan Losteiner
Cleveland Fire Department

July 15, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Joshua's family. As previously stated...another Hero lost. May God's strength and the strength of those around you help you through this trying time. Our thoughts will be with you...

MA2 Vidovich & Family
Military Police Officer

July 15, 2008

Almighty God and Eternal God we commend,
Officer Joshua T.Miktarian, to your loving
care,
Bless his, Wife,Family,Friends, and the Fellow
Officers with the Twinsburg Police Department,
Ohio,
And comfort them now and always, Amen

Rest in Peace Officer Miktarian, It's now time
to take your beat in Heaven Street's
God Speed and Sleep Well.

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff.
Maryland.

Anonymous

July 15, 2008

Officer Miktarian,

You will be honored forever by all. Thank You for your service to all the people in Twinsburg, Ohio. May you rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord. God Bless you, your family, friends and Co-Workers. RIP.

Sgt. Carlene Fernald
Florida Department of Corrections

July 15, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the entire Twinsburg Police Department.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

July 15, 2008

May his wife and daughter continue on and hope that the Brothers at arms will rember a god man husband fater RIP
Officer Miktarian. Tanks for serving your communtiys

Major Ben Snyder
Bulldog Protective Security Services

July 15, 2008

Mrs. Miktarian and Baby Thea,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.
Please know that you are in our prayers.

Peninsula Police Dept.
Peninsula PD

July 15, 2008

Yet another form of evil took place on our city streets.

God speed Officer Milktarian thank you for your service to your community.

"In valor there is hope"

Greg
Michigan

July 15, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, We have the watch.

ET1/SS Strayer, Kenneth L.
USN

July 15, 2008

My heart goes out to the family of Joshua. I did not know him but when I read in the paper that he was killed, I had to send my condolences. Joshua was there to protect us not harm us. Peace to his wife and darling 3-month old daughter, and also his partner Bagio!

Laurel Siek
Resident of Middleburg Heights, Ohio

July 15, 2008

Officer Miktarian, thank you sir for serving your community with honor. You will not be forgotten. To his family, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. May God be with you during this most difficult time.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

July 15, 2008

You gave the ultimate sacrifice and will forever be remembered as the hero you are brother. Your watch has ended here and you can now patrol the streets of heaven. Your family will be in our hearts and prayers. RIP brother.

Ptl Jason Bammann
Mansfield PD (Ohio)

July 15, 2008

Josh,
It was a privilege to have worked alongside with you and Bagio. You were always putting a smile on everyone's face when they really needed it. You will be truly missed, my friend. Holly and Thea will be well cared for so you need not worry.

An Irish Blessing:
"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all...
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I've savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief—
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow."

We love you Josh!

Ptl. Patrick Quinn
Twinsburg Police Dept.

July 15, 2008

Officer Miktarian, I will continue to honor your memory through the Police Unity Tour as long as I am physically able. The PUT will let your child know that you will always be remebered. Rest in Peace. My thoughts are with your family.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

July 15, 2008

Rest in peace bro',we'll take it from here

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 15, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

July 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you strive to cope with this senseless tragedy. I know that words cannot bring much comfort at a time such as this, but know that the officers in our department hold you in our hearts as you celebrate Joshua's service to his community and love for his family. May God's peace be with you all.

Steve Bailey, Chaplian
New Philadelphia Police Department

July 15, 2008

JOSH,
I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AND WORKED WITH YOU ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS WORLD HAS LOST ONE OF THE BEST. MAY YOUR FAMILY TAKE COMFORT UNDER THE BLUE BLANKET OF SECURITY. REST NOW MY BROTHER, WE HAVE THE WATCH FROM HERE.

SGT. BILL STOKES
SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE

July 15, 2008

Thank you for your service. You ARE a roll model to all as an officer, a community member, a son, spouse, father. You worked in my community and for that I will always be honored.

Heather

July 15, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family is in my prayers.

Ptl.M.Albee
LCCPD

July 15, 2008