Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for serving the citizin`s of the great state of Pennsylvania. You will not be forgotten.

Rocky Geppert

June 8, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, Sc

June 8, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to Trooper Joshua Miller family and friends and to the Pennsylvania State police.

Robert Wigton #9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police,TX.

Patrolman Robert Wigton #9516
San Antonio Park Police

June 8, 2009

From your brothers and sisters in the Troop R family and members of FOP Lodge #46 ,you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.God Bless and Semper fi!

Cpl. James A. SEAMON
Pennsylvania State Police Troop R Dunmore

June 8, 2009

May god bless you on your journey home brother

Sergeant Jason Hopf
New York State Police

June 8, 2009

RIP Tpr. Miller, may you now protect and serve those from above, you are in my thoughts and prayers....

Ofc. Shawn McMinn
Aspinwall PD

June 8, 2009

Josh we met once at a call and you were a stand up guy at the incident. Please know that law enforcement is a wonderful family and we will look out for your loved ones as I know you will do from up above. Godspeed!

Fmr Police Officer

June 8, 2009

My family's prayers go out to Josh's wife and children. I only had the pleasure to meet him a few times but he was a rock solid individual. You will surely be missed.

Semper Fi

Scott
None

June 8, 2009

To all with the PSP I am sorry to hear of the loss of Trooper Miller. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you involved and his family. A blessing for all of you.
We will continue to to pray for the upcoming days. Peace...

C.R.Stowell

Officer Craig Stowell
Stearns County Sheriff's Office

June 8, 2009

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten TROOPER MILLER. God bless your family and co-workers during these tragic times. Thankyou to the other troopers for taking care of business so the family doesn't have to relive this tragedy again in court and for the rest of thier lives

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

June 8, 2009

My uncle was always a happy guy. He never gave up and was always someone to make you want to keep going forward in life. He is a great man, and a true hero. He was always there to make people laugh and cheer them up, i know he always made me more happy. Everyone who had known him always said he was a nice guy. He only cared about people. He will never be forgotten. And i will always love him very much. There will always be a spot in my heart for him.

Nadia
niece

June 8, 2009

GOD BLESS BROTHER!

Trooper
PA State Police

June 8, 2009

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

June 8, 2009

Jus, Fidus, Libertatum. Rest now, my friend. I shall miss you.

Investigator Keith Brooks
Monroe County Pa DRO

June 8, 2009

To the family and friends of Trooper Miller: I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you. I know what it is like to lose a partner and friend. I lost a partner in 2003 and still not a day goes by when I don't think about him. God bless you.

Trooper Robert Hedges
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

June 8, 2009

God bless you Brother. My thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family.

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

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

Tpr. 1stCl Shawn McDonald
PA State Police

June 8, 2009

Sir, you are a true hero. My prayers are with you and your family and you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 8, 2009

Wow you gave the ultimate sacrafice while doing your calling ... No words will comfort your family at this time of greif but our thoughts and prayers are with you ,and your family , and your partners faimly ...God speed and comfort your family in this time of great tradgey ...

Anonymous

June 8, 2009

Thank You for your service to God and Country. The blue line will always be with you.

Det Frank L Baranyai
Cambridge Springs PD

June 8, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

June 8, 2009

God bless the family of Trooper Joshua Miller and to all the brave members of the Pennsylvania State Police for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Trooper II
New Jersey State Police

June 8, 2009

As the wife of a PA State Police trooper, I am quite saddened to hear of the news. My condolences to Trooper Miller's wife, children and state police family. May he bask in the Light of our Heavenly Father, and may all those that loved Trooper Miller feel the presence of Our Lord at this time.

Anonymous

June 8, 2009

Your actions and those of other PA State Troopers saved the life of a mother and child. You are a hero. My heartfelt condolences to your wife, children and family. They are in my prayers. God speed Trooper Miller.

Lyn V
Citizen of the Commonwealth of PA

June 8, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Trooper Joshua Miller~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Trooper Miller.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen Michigan P.O. eow 2004

June 8, 2009

On behalf of all Missouri law enforcement officers, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the family, fellow officers and friends of Trooper Miller. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

June 8, 2009