Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

May 15, 2023

Beitel and I were at schools battalion together. We were very good friends. We used to catch movies together and joke about how the people working at Subway were doing it wrong. (He worked at subway as a teen). I am so sorry for his families loss. He was a great Marine and I’m sure an incredible police officer. If anybody has his family’s email, I have a few pictures of him from schools battalion in 1997.

Nelson Stewart
USMC friend

January 5, 2023

I’m praying for your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace

Maxine, mother of
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

October 8, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 8, 2020

Officer Beitel,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Las Vegas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 8, 2019

I didnt personally know you but I can think of you fondly. Thank you for serving the people of Clark County. I hope your transition was smoothe. Thinking of you.

Yvette Chevalier
Citizen of Clark County

October 8, 2019

My Milipede.. I was such a young and stupid kid when I left you to join the army.. you were my best friend, my confidante, my shoulder, my strength, my smile, and even when I hurt you so unexpectedly you still showed up for me when I needed you. Every single time. I will forever regret leaving you, but I was so thankful to have you back in my life those last 2 years. I miss you every day and talk about you often. All of your silly jokes, I tell them to others and wait for the laughs to subside before I give you the credit. God, i miss your sense of humor. Every time I have a rough day, I think of you teasing me saying, "hey Panda poop, your face is leaking". Only now do I realize what I gave up, how absolutely incredible you were to me. And only now do I realize that every man after you has only fallen short. You were and still are the only man who could ever get me out of a funk, make me laugh when I didn't want to, and make the world seem like it wasn't so tough. I love you so much, and I'm sorry we had just started bonding again and I never told you. I miss you.. I know you already forgave me, because that's just who you were.. but I hope someday I can finally look you in the eyes again and tell you just how much you meant to me.

SSG Os

April 19, 2018

Hi Guy-
See you in May, we will be at the memorial. As always, luv
POP

Milburn Beitel Jr
His Dad

April 20, 2017

Rest in Peace.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 8, 2016

I am a below 100 instructor here in Ohio and I want to thank Officer Beitel's family for allowing us to use Officer Beitel's story in order to save lives. I use his and the Sheriff's message in my course I teach in order to remind officers the importance of wearing their seat belts. Further, his mother's video has great impact upon the lives it reaches as well to illustrate this importance from only the way a mother can. Remembering this officer today.

Chief Jeffrey Scott
Notre Dame Poiice Department

June 30, 2015

I just wanted to thank you Officer Beitel. You are my inspiration to become a Peace Officer and help my community. When I was 13 you worked LVMPD and responded to a shots fired call near my apartment building. You arrived and made sure we were all safe. After that, you would stop by every few days just to catch up and make sure my family were ok. You helped my oldest brother with some difficulties he was having, and even scared my first boyfriend senseless. In those few months of knowing you, I knew I wanted to grow up and become a Peace Officer just like you. You might be gone from here, but I swear you will never be forgotten. I will take your watch and protect my community just as you did with ours.

Friend Clarice Udell

February 15, 2015

Today on the anniversary of your death we wish to remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

D. Holmes, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 8, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 9, 2014

Just spent time with your mom at Parents Retreat. So many people love and miss you. You will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 5, 2013

I still miss my friend, Milburn. I still talk about you and too you,hoping you are listening to me,and giving me your great,logical advice. LOL. :-) You always laughed at me,because I was a "Crazy Brit" Your name for me. Miss you so much!!!
Love and miss you always..!!
Your Friend x

Adele
Great Friends

April 4, 2012

I came across your name somewhere among the many pages of heroes on this site and I wanted to stop at your page and leave a short note. Thankyou for your dedicated service to others. Those that love you will never let you be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones, protect them and guide them as they continue on lifes journey. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 4, 2011

A year later, you're service is remembered. . .

cadet
Colorado

October 28, 2010

Milli-
Its been a whole year my friend, still bothers me to think about it, so i remember the first time I met you in Bolden, you were working ST with Gary Dale and the crew, we got into a foot pursuit at 900 E. Monroe and you and my partner snatched a 300lb 18 year old kid mid air before he could get over the fence, when you asked him why he ran he said he was scared, you replied of the police, he said naw, of my mama, please take me to jail, so naturally someone called his mom, it made for a fun night, thank you for that. We all miss you. I will never forget you. God bless.

Sgt E.Hill
Police Auxiliary

October 8, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Milburn Beitel III,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Milburn Beitel III. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Milburn Beitel III is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

March 25, 2010

Officer Beitel,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not only for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous

November 10, 2009

Beitel,
It's been about 8 years since we last crossed paths. That night, we shared a nice ice cold rolling rock before you left the Marines the following morning. Its a small comfort, that our last meeting was shared with laughs from our trip overseas, stuff we did in the tracks and just general talk of the Corps. God Bless you, Semper Fi Marine.

Geoff DeCesari
SDPD

October 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Milburn today and always... Rest in Peace Sir!

Joyce
Sister of OFC. John P Harrris EOW 8/19/1994

October 26, 2009

To the family of Officer Beitel. I work in a very non populated area of montana as a Deputy, but my mother has lived and worked in las vegas for 20 years. I beleive LVMPD is the finest large department out there, and am so greatful to know that officers of this calibre have been there for my loved ones safety. Im so sorry that he paid the ultimate price for serving, and for your loss. I am sure he loved what he did, as most of us in law enforcement do. I am honored to pray for you this day.

Deputy Sheriff J. Bettis
Mineral County Montana

October 22, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND TO THE BROTHER AND SISTER OFFICERS OF LVMP.


SINCERELY, THE NEVADA STATE TROOPERS.

THE NEVADA TROOPERS
NHP

October 19, 2009

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2009-10-06

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

October 19, 2009