Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, October 23, 2020
Reflections for Corporal Adam S. McMillan
May you continue to rest in peace in Heaven, Corporal McMillan.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
October 23, 2024
You are not forgotten, Corporal McMillan. May you rest in peace in Heaven.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
October 23, 2023
May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Corporal McMillan.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
October 24, 2022
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Corporal Adam S. McMillan of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 23, 2022
What a great loss to his family, community and department. I've been on hundreds of calls with Adam over the years and he was always the kindest person you would want to meet.
Dave Daly
Grays Towing
May 7, 2021
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department
December 5, 2020
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown
Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
November 10, 2020
Corporal McMillan,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
November 5, 2020
Rest in Peace Corporal McMillan. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
November 4, 2020
Rest In Peace Sir. Thank you for your service.
Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL
November 3, 2020
Rest In Peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI
November 3, 2020
Rest In Peace
Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired
November 1, 2020
Rest in peace, Corporal McMillan. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
November 1, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Adam McMillan on your tragic loss. May our Lord give you all the strength and comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace Corporal Adam McMillan.
CBP Officer(retired) Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection
November 1, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)
October 31, 2020
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the tragic death of Corporal McMillan.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
October 31, 2020
Rest in peace brother.
Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
October 30, 2020
Rest in Peace CPL McMillan. Thank you for your selfless service. My thoughts and prayers to your family and co-workers.
CW2 Jeffrey Turner
US Army
October 30, 2020
Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall by called the children of God. (Matthew 5:9)
J. Meehan
Franklin County Sheriff Office
October 30, 2020
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 whose 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
October 29, 2020
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE GOD BLESS
MIKE RAY
October 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ
October 28, 2020
Thank you for your service. My condolences to your family, friends and co workers. RIP
A Grateful Citizen
October 28, 2020
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Corporal McMillan. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
October 28, 2020
Cpl. McMillan,
Thank you for your service and sacrifices and thank you to your family, friends and co-workers for their sacrifices.
Rest in Peace 1242.
With deepest respect.
Cpl. Jesse Cook (Retired)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division
"Law Enforcement Off the Pavement"
October 28, 2020
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