Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Josh,

I did not personally know you. I was truly saddened to hear about your untimely death. May god watch over your family. Rest in peace.

Patrolman M. Butcher #234
Kent Police Department

Patrolman Matt Butcher #234
Kent Police Department (Ohio)

July 15, 2008

We wanted to send our condolences to your family, your wife Holly and your daughter Thea. We live in Twinsburg and want to thank you for your service and protecting our community. Words can't express how this community is greiving and missing your presence. You will be missed greatly. You are in angel!!!
God Bless you and your family
The Wilt Family

Anonymous

July 15, 2008

Officer Miktarian,

Rest easy in heaven, your service is over. Thank you for you dedication to your community. To the daughter of Officer Miktarian, your father died a hero, never forget that. May God bless you and your family.

Master Officer Justin Fleming
High Point Police Department NC- Motor Unit

July 15, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service.

BC
SDPD

July 15, 2008

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Miktarian's wife, child, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your C.O.P.S. family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members goes down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 15, 2008

God Bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten!

Edie

July 15, 2008

As a member of a small community that recently lost State Trooper David "Shawn" Blanton on June 17, 2008, in Canton, NC, I can not begin to express my feelings. It is so sad that a traffic stops have become so dangerous. Something needs to be done to protect our protectors in any situation!
My thoughts and prayers are with this family, community and all of law enforcement. As citizens, we cannot repay the sacrifices of these heroes.
I have taught my son, who is only 8, that when we see someone in uniform, we need to thank them for the job they do. He sometimes gets embarrassed until he sees the shock and joy on their faces. He understands that not everyone feels this way. So again, I want to thank you for the sacrifices that you, your family and friends make!
WE will continue to pray for all of you!

A Proud Citizen of the USA

July 15, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the Miktarian family and the Twinsburg Police Department. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!

“The fight continues”

Thomasville Police K-9 Unit
Thomasville, NC

July 15, 2008

may god grant peace to your wife and beautiful baby and may you rest in peace thank you for your service

deb sadosky citizen

July 15, 2008

your loss is so similar to the way that our friend aj was lost. good family man, newborn child, and loved by his friends and coworkers. everything going for you. the last person you would expect this to happen to. totally unexpected. this is the worst time for everybody who knows you. it brings up a lot of memories of what we went through. it might not seem like it now but in a little while your friends will be able to look back and laugh about the good times everybody shared with you. its hard but time heals. good luck to your family and fellow officers. you will not be forgotten.

tom
mourning citizen

July 15, 2008

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Miktarian and the entire Twinsburg Police Department. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are dealing with now and you will be in my prayers. I also know that there is an huge law enforcement family from across the nation that is wrapping its arms around you with love and support. That love and support with be with you in the week and months to come.

Rebecca Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio

July 15, 2008

Officer Miktarian
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for protecting and serving so that others may live safer, happier lives.
-Nathan

Nathan Kline
Citizen

July 15, 2008

To Officer Miktarian's family and loved ones...Words are inadequate to describe the sadness that surrounds this terrible event which has had a ripple effect into the surrounding communities and among the brotherhood of officers everywhere. It has touched people that Joshua has never even met, including myself, and left many wishing they had made his acquaintance.

Please know that I lift you up in prayer as you go through this most difficult time now and in the years to come. I am certain that all who knew Josh were blessed by his friendship, love and compassion. May the Lord Jesus Christ uphold you today and in the days to folow.

JILL MAXWELL, SAGAMORE HILLS

July 15, 2008

To the Family of Brother Miktarian and the Twinsburg Police Department,please accept the condolences of me and my family. Jsohua, please hold the gates of heaven open. RIP

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (RET. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

July 15, 2008

The Final Inspection

The Police Officer 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, Police Officer.
How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Police Officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because thouse 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 just got too steep."

"And I've 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
Amoung the folks 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 saints had often trod,
As the Police Officer waited quietly, for the
Judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, my Police OFficer. You've
Borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
-author unknown

Anonymous

July 15, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer R. Bellamy
San Bernardino PD

July 15, 2008

Officer Miktarian, thank you for your selfless service. My prayers and tears are with your wife and daughter, both your families, and all your Police brothers and sisters.

May your wife carry on with strength; may your daughter grow to learn of and emulate her father's goodness.

How can we ever repay you?

Timothy Reise
Nashville, TN (cousin of Chicago Police officer)

July 15, 2008

Thank you for your work and sacrifise sir. You will be deeply missed. I will pray for your family, friends, and fellow officers. We shall countinue the beat down here, My hero walk the beat of heaven.

FTO Mellott
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

July 15, 2008

Farewell my brother, though I never met you; we are all still brothers; and because of that, I feel deeply for your loss. As A fellow K-9 officer, I understand how horrible all this must be for your family and my prayers go out to them as well, but my heart goes to your partner who I know will always be waiting for you to return to him so you two can go do the job. Only people like us would understand that terrible lonelieness. May the two of you be re-united when your partner finally makes his way through. Im sure it will be a joyous reunion. Rest well, my brother, you are missed.

PO Eugene H WIlsea #2182
Mount Vernon Police Departement

July 15, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Miktarian, to your family and to your fellow officers Twinsburg PD you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Chris Miller
Warren County Sheriff's Office Ohio

July 15, 2008

One lost officer is too many. One lost husband, a lost father,
a son, brother, a friend, a lost link in the thin blue line. I am
so sad every time I read another Officer is lost. I desperately want to find words that bring comfort, words of
substance so those who have lost so much can anchor to the
thoughts. But there are no words adequate enough. It goes without saying that all who loved him will always remember him. It goes without saying that the life's work he chose
was difficult and did ultimately require far too much from
him.
I hope and pray that some good will come from this tragedy.
That triumph will be revealed to those closest to him. For
tragedy without triumph is somehow more painful. Officer
Miktarian may you rest in peace, play your music and smile
down on your friends and family who will need signs from
you that all will be well.

Anonymous

July 15, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

July 15, 2008

Joshua, God Bless You!!!!!!!!! It is a sad day for all of us in Law Enforcement. You courageously gave your life for the community of Twinsburg, and you did it without a second thought.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family!!!!!!!!!!!!

Officer Michael Sparks
Quinault Nation Police Department

July 15, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Miktarian.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 15, 2008

Once again, we bury another of our HEROS! Thank You Officer Miktarian, for protecting us! You are a true hero. May God Bless and help your family and friends during this time of incredible grief! May your children always know that their daddy was a hero! God Bless and Godspeed!

Lisa
GEORGIA CITIZEN

July 15, 2008