Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today marks 3 years that you left this earth. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you brother. You are greatly missed and Loved dearly.
I miss my best friend!!

Olga M Rodriguez

October 21, 2024

So sad to have found this online - officer Rodriguez worked at my branch as an off duty officer multiple times for 2020 & 2021 My deepest condolences

Alexandra Zapata James
Wells Fargo bank

January 25, 2022

Sheriff Brad Swain, along with the deputies & staff of MCSO, offer our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of your fallen Officer, Corporal Miguel Rodriguez. May the outpouring of support and encouragement you receive from agencies both near and far, provide you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

December 8, 2021

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

December 3, 2021

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

November 30, 2021

My brother was a very dedicated man to his work and family. He was truly amazing! The RODRIGUEZ family took a hit this year with the loss of our father in February due to covid. My son August 12/2021 also due to covid and now my brother. His dedication to his job was very important to him along with his 4 daughters Brenna, Grace, Jane.
Please keep our family in prayer!
Thank you to everyone for all of your support and love for my brother.

Olga Davis Rodriguez

November 4, 2021

Rest in peace Corporal Miguel Rodriguez, and thank you for your service.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

November 2, 2021

RIP Corporal Rodriguez. Thank you for your service to the state of Florida

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

November 2, 2021

Cpl. Rodriguez,

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 1, 2021

James P Waggle, Jr.
Civilian

October 31, 2021

Deepest sympathy to the family of Corporal Miquel Rodriquez and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Agricultural Bureau Law Enforcement , Florida. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding to his family, friends, and associates for their loss. RIP Brother.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre. MTPD (Retire
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County, Pennsylvania

October 30, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Corporal Miguel Rodriguez and the extended law enforcement family of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Florida.


End of Watch Thursday, October 21, 2021.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

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 down trodden. 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.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 30, 2021

To Corporal Miguel Rodriguez's family friends and fellow officers: My deepest sincere condolences for your loss. Miguel is in a much better place now.......

God's Speed Sir!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

October 29, 2021

Corporal Rodriguez, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

October 29, 2021

Rest in peace Corporal Rodriguez. Condolences to the family.

Jake Hudgeons
Corrections Deputy
Corrections Operations
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

October 28, 2021

Rest in Peace Corporal Miguel Rodriguez! Thank you for your 15 years of service with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, in Florida. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your three daughters during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

October 28, 2021

Rest in peace Corporal Rodriguez. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice. May God comfort your family and fellow colleagues in this difficult time.

Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office

October 28, 2021

God bless you Corporal Miguel Rodriguez, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

October 27, 2021

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 27, 2021

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of you agency during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

October 27, 2021

Rest in peace Corporal Rodriguez.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

October 27, 2021

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 27, 2021

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

October 26, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Corporal Miguel Rodriguez. Please know we are eternally grateful for Miguel’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Corporal Rodriguez, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement in Tallahassee, Florida for Miguel’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Corporal Miguel Rodriguez’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

October 26, 2021