Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your sacrifice and for your frienship. You will never be forgotten for what you did that day.

Laynard L Shearer, LT. Col. KHP (Ret.)
Kansas Highway Patrol

January 19, 2024

To the family of Eldon Miller,
Thank you for making the extreme sacrifice. Eldon will never be forgotten.

Laynard Lanny Shearer, Lt. Col. Ret KHP
Kansas Highway Patrol

January 19, 2023

Rest in peace Sergeant Miller.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 19, 2018

I served on the Kansas Highway Patrol with my friend Sgt
Eldon Miller. One of my first assignments as a Recruit Trooper was to work at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson where I had the privilege of working intersection traffic control with Eldon. During that brief period of days during the fair, I became acquainted and became friends with Eldon. A few years later, he and another Patrol friend, Dudley Cranston, would come to Mankatp to hunt pheasants as both had been stationed at Mankato previously. As a young trooper, I felt extremely fortunate to be in their presence and hear their many stories. I was patrolling US 36 7 miles west of Mankato when the report of his death was broadcast over my patrol radio. That was one of my saddest memories of my 27 years service with the KHP.

Laynard L. (Lanny) Shearer, Lt. Col. (Re
Kansas Highway Patrol

January 19, 2016

I worked on the reporting side for the Kansas City Star and Times from 1966 through 1972 and was able to pass through police lines because I was known to the Overland Park officers. Sgt. Miller was a very brave man who showed no fear in providing protection for the many officers involved in what can only be described as the civilian equivalent of a firefight. His loss was acutely felt. I have often thought about (and said a prayer) for Sgt. Miller and his family in the 45 years since his heroic death.

Former Reporter
Kansas City Star/Kansas City Times

July 13, 2014

Thank you on behalf of the OPPD.

Police Officer
Overland Park Police Department

February 20, 2014

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Miller. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 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

August 20, 2012

Sgt. Miller,
On today, the 44th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Kansas. You sir, are a true hero and leader-you didn't think twice to put your self in the line of fire to help your wounded fellow officers And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

January 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered..

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 19, 2012

As the 44th anniversary of your death approaches, you have never been and never will be forgotten. Rest in peace, Trooper.

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

January 17, 2012

The men and women of the Kansas Highway Patrol continually honor your memory and will never forget you sacrifice.

Colonel Terry Maple
Kansas Highway Patrol

May 8, 2010

I was 11 years old that day and lived just next door almost......I'll never forget it as long as I live. You are not forgotten and I wish I could tell your children what a true hero I think you are........

Anonymous

August 10, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, SOME HOW I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE 265 YEARS, MEANING A DATE OF 2233. HOW SOME IDOIT MANAGED TO GET HIM RELEASED. AS ALWAYS THIS WRITER IS SORRY/DISAPPOINTED THAT JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVICED ON YOUR BEHALF, AFTER YOU MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION, SERVICE, AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 11, 2008

Old school police work. Rest in peace brother.

Anonymous

August 24, 2007

I wish I could have met you.

Susan Waltz, 911 Dispatch Supervisor
Granddaughter

December 19, 2006

What a true hero--putting your own life on the line to protect your brothers! Thank you for your sacrifice here on earth and may you continue to watch over other officers. RIP.

June 18, 2006

Brother,
Thank you for your service and dedication... You will NEVER be forgotten as the HERO that your were..

God Speed friend...

June 5, 2005

Hero!....

April 14, 2004