Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you Deputy Miller and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 28, 2011

Thank you for your service

James Martin Cheif
Thomaspson Police Department

December 28, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Matt Miller rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your
lost loved one, and pray for you during the days
to come. Matt will be in the company of
Heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,
badges gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers
and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have
previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome you to this hallowed place. As you march
down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused
on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips Retired
Retired, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

December 28, 2011

My deepest condolence goes out to the family of Deputy Matt Miller. It is hard to hear that a fellow officer was lost, but this really hits hard when another fellow Motor Officer is taken from us. May GOD place his hands over the family of Deputy Miller. GOD Bless

Pfc J.W. Lawrence #164
North Charleston Police Dept, SC

December 28, 2011

May the angels guide you to your eternal home. May the Lord bless your family during this difficult time. RIP fellow brother.

Retired PO
NYPD

December 27, 2011

Rest well Motorman. Thank you for your service.

Retired Motor Officer
GA

December 27, 2011

Sid was my FTO for a few weeks while we both worked in Longwood. RIP My Friend.

Barry Pettingill
Satellite Beach FD

December 27, 2011

My condolences and prayers are with the Miller Family and The Seminole County Sheriff's Office Family. Matt and I worked the security detail at Northland Church together. It was an honor to work with him and to know him. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He look upon you with kindness and give you His peace. "IT IS NOT HOW THIS OFFICER DIED THAT MADE HIM A HERO, IT IS HOW HE LIVED." - Vivian Eney - Survivor

Thomas Gillan, CLET
The Central Florida Police Stress Unit

December 27, 2011

My Prayers for you and your family. Rest easy Deputy Miller your brothers and sisters have the watch.

Police Officer Specialist
Chesapeake Police Dept Virginia

December 27, 2011

I am Police Chaplain of one of the finest Police Departments in the county, Fall Rive, MA. under the direction of Chief Dan Racine. I am also a graduate of Westport Reserve Police Academy, Westport, MA. The following is a poem I came upon which choked me up and is sure to bring a tear or two. As I have bonded with all our department's officers, I have no doubt I would have bonded as well with Matt. His picture projects a caring soul and is worth a thousand words. What a tragic loss!

It's Just A Cop
The funeral line was long and an awful lot of cars,
Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites all let their hammers drop.
Someone asked: "What is this all for?" And they said: "Aw, it's just a cop."

Fools chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear.
Some ignorant people said: "It's stupid, all these dumb policemen here.
How come they are not out fighting crime? Or in a doughnut shop?
Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."

They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate.
People yelled and cursed: "Damn, it's gonna make me late!
This is really ridiculous! They're makin' us all stop!
It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."

Into the cemetery now, the slow procession comes,
The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads: “This service has to stop. Why all the fuss and tribute here, on someone just a cop?”

Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day.
Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the TOP.
An angel asked him: "Who was that?" He answered: "Aw, just a cop."
May the soul of Deputy Sheriff Matt Miller rest in peace and in eternity and may his life be a blessing to all! Amen.

Chaplain Richard Wolberg
Fall River Police Dept and Mass C.O.P.

December 27, 2011

Thank you for your dedication and service to your country. Your sacrifice shall always be remembered. May God .bless your family and watch over them. Brother, we now have the watch. Godspeed. Bless you

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews E.O.W. 9/30/2005

December 27, 2011

RIP Matt. Gone but will never be forgotten. We will miss you. Watch over your brothers and sisters from Heaven now.

J. Albrecht
Seminole County Sheriff's Office

December 27, 2011

RIP brother Matt.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

December 27, 2011

God bless this hero, his famiy & the Department. May the family know they were loved by a heroic, selfless man.

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Springs PD

December 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Matt Miller, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Seminole County Motor Unit. We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Dep. Miller. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Paul Beasley (Motor Officer)
St Johns County Sheriff's Office

December 27, 2011

We worked off duty at Northland Church just this past Saturday. We laughed and we joked about silly things and even talked about retirement. I will miss that smile and keen wit. I've never seen you mad or upset with anyone. I will miss you my brother and working in any part of this job, be it Northland or out on the street without you will be difficult. You have been a true, loyal and trusted friend. I will see you again.

Sergeant Joseph S. Sweeney
Seminole County Sheriff's Office

December 27, 2011

God bless Deputy Miller and his family.

RIP Brother Motor Officer

Sgt. Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

December 27, 2011

Ride on brother, ride on. Know that you, your family, friends, and fellow officers are in our prayers. Its nothing but blue skies and open highway for you from now on. Watch over those of us that remain in the formation...

PO 947
SCPD Highway Patrol, NY

December 27, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

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
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

December 27, 2011

God Bless Deputy Miller and his family.

Lorna Holt
Wife of a California Highway Patrol Officer

December 27, 2011

Taken from us far too soon, but will see you again in His time. Rest easy, brother Miller. My most heartfelt condolences to his wife, his Seminole County SO family, and the people of Seminole County.

Cpl. Tim Nazzaro
Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office

December 27, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

December 27, 2011

A good man that I have known for a long time. God bless him and his wife. His memory will not be lost.

Civilian
Friend

December 27, 2011

Rest in Peace Motorman. You will not be forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

December 27, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

December 27, 2011