Twinsburg Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, July 13, 2008
Reflections for Police Officer Joshua T. Miktarian
Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.
Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department
July 14, 2008
Officer Miktarian, during your tour of duty you have served your town and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Miktarian you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be by your sides always. To the men and women of the Twinsburg Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay safe. God Speed Brother.
Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch
July 14, 2008
Josh-
Words cannot express the pain I feel. There is a tremendous void in my heart and I'm not sure how to fill it. I will miss your humor, your impressions, your guidance, and your friendship. Be assured we will forever be there for Holly and Thea.
"A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero only one."
Rest in peace my friend, we have the watch from here.
Ptl. Dan Biada
Twinsburg Police Department
July 14, 2008
To, Mrs/Officer Miktarian, I'm so sorry for what happened to Joshua, and you and your young daughter are in my prayers. May God bless you both in this time and always.
Sen. Off. Chris Lynch
Corpus Christi PD Texas
July 14, 2008
REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, FORE WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.
RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA
July 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your sacrifice can never be repaid and will not be forgotten.
-Former PSP Civilian Employee and Son of NJ State Trooper
Former PSP Civilian
July 14, 2008
Rest in Peace Sir...............
Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police
July 14, 2008
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he and all the faithfully departed rest in God’s peace.
Lt. Angel Bradford
Albany Geogia Police Deprament
July 14, 2008
Officer Miktarian, your bravery does not go unrewarded. Every citizen in the US thanks you for selfless service and dedication for making our lives, homes and streets safe. Know that your fellow officers, and kids that you inspired to become future officers, will continue on in your memory. Your time here, like Jason's, was much too short, but know that we appreciate how much good you packed into such a short time. No amount of time here would ever have been long enough for your love ones - let them take comfort in knowing that your actions positively affected so many people everyday. Too many times, we forget to thank these officers who watch over us until it is too late. Officer Miktarian, thank you for your service.
friend of Ofc Jason West EOW 05/26/2007 Cleveland Hts Ohio
July 14, 2008
RIP Brother, prayers to family & friends.
Sgt.Borrero
BPD
July 14, 2008
A Part Of America Died,
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
I can't understand why wome people have no value for life. It is beyond me. PO Miktarian was and always will be a hero. Our sympathies and our hearts ache for the loss of another officer taken from us in such a way.
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND ALL WHO KNEW PO MIKTARIAN. A part of Officer Miktarian will not die he will arise from his daughter.
Canon City, CO
Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio
July 14, 2008
Thank you for your service sir, you are a hero and will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. You have served your community and your country well. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and your dept. Rest in peace.
OFC. CHARLES ROBSON (Ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.
July 14, 2008
May justice be served here on earth while you walk with the Lord. Bless you and your family for your honor and dedication to duty. May your young child find comfort in knowing her father is a true hero.
Anonymous
July 14, 2008
Rest in Peace Brother, Thank you for your service.
Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)
July 14, 2008
Everytime I get these notifications its like living the nightmare again.
Your Officer was a Hero. He will be sorely missed here but will have a respected identity in the hereafter.
My son left a 3 yr old girl and 5 yr. old boy. I cry to think of your tiny baby but know that God has a reason for everything he does but it takes a LONG time to come to terms with that reason.
We will pray for your husband, father, son as was done for my son.
Sue Miller, Mother of Officer Tom Ballman EOW 2/07/08
Surviving Mother of Officer Tom Ballman
Kirkwood, Mo
July 14, 2008
A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P. May your killer rot in hell
Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL
July 14, 2008
God bless you and your family.
Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)
July 14, 2008
"Another Officer Down, another Wife without her husband,another Child without her Father, and another country wondering why."
Officer Miktarian's Family,
When my family heard of Ofc. Joshua Miktarian's death we cried. We never had the priviledge to meet Ofc Miktarian but we share your grief. We recently felt the pain of losing one of our family members Ofc. Derek Owens E.O.W. 03/01/08. Know that only God can ease the loss of a family member, and only he can relieve the pain. We will pray for your family and hope that you will soon feel the grace that you need to continue on. Rest in Peace Ofc. Miktarian and Thank you for your service.
Houston Family
Family member of Ofc. Derek Owens E.O.W. 03/01/08 & Twinsburg Resident
July 14, 2008
This really sadden's me, I was almost on the recieving end of this two years ago but God obviously has another plan for my Husband. Officer Joshua died doing what he loved and
now because of that he patrol's the street's of gold. Look down and protect your fellow officer's because we know you are home now in celebration with Jesus. Family be proud of your Son, Husband, father. Lean On God and he will show you the way. Even though your hearts are heavy, you can be assured the Joshua is one of God's Angels.
Rest now, Joshua and Thank you for your service.
Pam
Wife of a Deputy Sheriff, AL
July 14, 2008
Officer Miktarian, thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace.
Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
July 14, 2008
Rest In Peace Sir. Thank you for your service. Mat the Lord eternally craddle you in His loving arms.
Anonymous
July 14, 2008
AS A MEMBER OF OUR DEPT. AND YOUR FIRST TRAINGING OFFICER, YOUR LAUGHTER AND FRIENDSHIP WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOUR FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICERS ARE SADDEN WITH YOUR DEPARTURE,MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
CAPT. JACK COONTZ
UNIONTOWN P.D.
July 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and Twinsburg Police Department. God Bless, Officer Miktarian
Suzanne D.
Mother of a Police Officer
July 14, 2008
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Joshua Miktarian, and the Twinsburg P.D. 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. Officer Miktarian, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
July 14, 2008
God bless you and your family brother. Rest in Peace.
Officer Randy Smith
Rutland Ohio Police Department
July 14, 2008
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