Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy goes out to Angie and Josh's family for the tragedy that occured today. My thoughts and prayers go out the the troopers who worked with Josh. Your a hero Josh. RIP Brother.

John Hinkle
Gallatin County 911, Bozeman MT

June 8, 2009

Rest in Peace Trooper Miller. You will be missed by all your brothers and sisters in law enforcement. We will continue to keep fighting the good fight in your honor.

Sergeant Kenton McCoy
Carlisle Police Department

June 8, 2009

May you rest in peace Trooper Miller. You served your post heroically. Thank you for your service and our prayers are with you and your family and friends.

Patrolman Thomas Richardson
Dunmore Police Department

June 8, 2009

You are hero Josh, many people do not realize the danger that we encounter during our everyday work, but you went above and beyond the call of duty without thinking twice, I did not know you, but you are what it means to be a State Trooper. Rest In Peace, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Trooper SP Sclafani
Virginia State Police

June 8, 2009

I had the Honor of working with Josh when we were both officers at the Monroe County Correctional Facility. Our paths also crossed many times after he went to the State Police. Josh was one of the finest people I have had the privilege to work with. My heart felt sympathy go out to Josh's family and fellow Troopers. Pennsylvania has lost one of it finest.

Sgt. Richard G. Mate Jr.
Washington State Department of Corrections

June 8, 2009

R.I.P. Brother

Anonymous

June 8, 2009

God bless Trooper Miller's family and the Pennsylvania State Police. My prayers go out to you during this time.

Trooper Davis
Texas Highway Patrol

June 8, 2009

Rest easy my brother. We will NEVER forget.

PO S.Harris #242
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

June 8, 2009

You will never be forgotten by your Police Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for your service to your country and to your community. Rest in peace Brother.

I AM A WARRIOR — by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I stand with God!

Blessed are the peacekeepers

D/C COLIN DAVIES #6745 (Ret)
Toronto Police Service (Canada)

June 8, 2009

Trooper Miller, Godspeed and rest in peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Ptl. Robert Stober
Branchburg Twp. (NJ)

June 8, 2009

RIP brother Joshua.

May God bless your wife and children, fellow co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm Bevenour (USAF Ret)
Gettysburg PD

June 8, 2009

God Bless you Trooper Miller, you are not forgotten.

Sgt. Jeff Jones
Manheim Twp. Police Lancaster Co.

June 8, 2009

REST IN PEACE TROOPER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

June 8, 2009

May Trooper Miller's soul rest in peace. The child's life was spared through his selfless actions in the face of danger. Prayers of Thanksgiving and Gratitude are offered in his memory.
Swiftwater, PA resident

Anonymous

June 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family. God Bless you brother and may you rest in peace.

S/TRP E.W. Richardson
South Carolina Highway Patrol

June 8, 2009

Rest in peace Trooper.

Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.

June 8, 2009

Tpr Miller, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

June 8, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Josh was such and great husband and father and all around wonderful person. Very caring and would do anything for you. My heart goes out to all of you. -Keri

Keri McDermott
Friend

June 8, 2009

I heard about this last night from the midnight shift guys. Even though we never met, I am deeply saddened. I will pray for your family and keep you in my thoughts. God Speed brother. You are a true hero, and will be remembered for your actions.

"I am a Pennsylvania State Trooper, a soldier of the law...."

PSP Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 8, 2009

For Trooper Joshua Miller:

The risks while holding a position in law enforcement are many.

Among such risks is the occasion when we are called to intercept the unbalanced or reckless individual who is fully-engaged in a heated family dispute. No one can predict how he or she will act while they are bent-upon making disposition of such matters beyond the orders of the court.

Each of us that wear the uniform and patrol are routinely called to such disputes. Each time, and every time, we have reason to be cautious. Most such incidents are settled either by tense negotiation or just plain and sensible dialogue between the officer and the subject involved. They realize that another solution to their problem exists. We then all breath easier. Another call answered. Another dispute settled. No violence has occurred.

But, this is not always the case. There exists the individual who will risk the personal safety of all involved. A wife, a husband, a son, or a daugtter. Suddenly the police officer sent to intervene becomes the enemy. He or she is the target of aggression. The actor lashes-out and the strike is deadly. It is some times sudden. It is usually with little warning. It is always dangerous.

The officer who responds has reason to be tense. He or she is confronted with the possibility of having to defend himself or another. Lives hang in the balance. A mistake can bring heartache, lasting regret and endless criticism. Such judgements are sometimes made in seconds. Defensive tactics are taught in our training. Police officers act as trained. Not as psychologists. Not as social workers. Not as trigger-happy individuals, as some would have you believe. It is our duty to act. It is ours alone. No second-guessing. And, no second chance.

When a shooting occurs, unlike the television or movies, the after-math is tense. It is emotional. Sometimes it is chaotic. It is always serious. It is mostly sad. It is not over quickly. A long investigation, with many interviews, scene searching, testing, reporting, and hearings will follow. It can be months before the entire inquiry is completed. Those having the power to prosecute make the final decision. Not the police. In the mean time for those directly involved the toll on the mind is great and the emotions are heavy. No police officer who has been involved in a gun battle, and seeing a brother or sister officer die, is ever the same. The pain of such an incident is truly known only to those who have experienced it. Recovery is possible, but never complete.

In the end are the family, the friends, and the co-workers of the deceased. Each of them wonder. Each of them ask: Why? We have no answer. We have no magic. No soothing words. We cannot imagine what words would suffice. We can only ponder how our own family would feel at this moment. We know from experience that time, and only time, will have to pass to bring about healing to this horrible wound. We shall pray for each of them. We shall have hope for all of them.

Our Call of Honor says that we shall lay down our life rather than swerve from the path of duty. To recite this creed is noble. To live this creed distinguished. To believe this creed is honorable. Trooper Joshua Miller recited this creed in training. He lived this creed each day. He distinguished himself on duty. And, he has honored both himself and the Pennsylvania State Police by laying down his life rather than swerving from the path of his duty. And, he did it for others. Indeed, no honor is higher.

To Trooper Joshua Miller I render a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police

June 8, 2009

May your soul rest in peace, may God watch over your family, may we always remember your service.

Tpr. Michael Irons
Pennsylvania State Police

June 8, 2009

RIP Brother.......You did your job well

Mark Liebermann # 43
Wappingers Falls PD

June 8, 2009

Josh,

Rest in peace my brother. You are a HERO and now you will watch over us and protect us from the evils of this world.
God bless you Ang and your children,the Pennsylvania State Police family will always be here for you and your family.

You will be missed my brother,
Semper Fi

TFC Victor Ortalano Jr
Pennsylvania State Police

June 8, 2009

Last night I lay in bed
My gut sick and sour
pounding in my head
tragedy struck this hour

Knowing something was not right
the void of not knowing
kept awake half the night
while red lights were glowing

While the world lay sleeping
we are alert and awake
vigilant guard he was keeping
making no mistake

All of us connected by fate
a brother now laid
forever to rest on this date
his oath and promise be paid

St Michael Protect Us ...

For we fight the good fight
leaving our families behind
kissing them good night
going back to the grind

Put ourselves in harms way
so that others may rest
knowing we keep evil at bay
being the best of the best

The blue line has been stained
with the blood of a brother
all feel sorrow and are pained
all feel the loss of another

St Michael Protect Us ...

Hunt them down we yell
none will take rest
find the evil from hell
desecrated our crest

Black band across shield
blue blood ties us together
great strength we do wield
stay strong in bad weather

WHEN ONE FALLS, WE ALL FALL ...
St. Michael Protect ALL of US ...

Officer Charles Leeds
Norristown Police Department

June 8, 2009

You are a Hero who has paid the ultimate sacifice, my prayers go out to you and your family my brother.

Deputy Sheriff Patrick Englishby #2708
Forsyth County Sheriffs Office, Georgia

June 8, 2009