Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Miller.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2021

Sargent John R Miller is my grandfather whom I never had the privilege of meeting. He died five years before I was born. His daughter (only child) is my mother. Yesterday (2/21/21) I showed her this website. Seeing the picture of her father brought tears to her eyes. She was a young girl of 13 when he was killed. Yesterday we celebrated her 79th birthday. My mother had four children of her own, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

Licia Bandel
Granddaughter

February 22, 2021

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

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

September 5, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 21, 2013

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

Officer 11169

March 13, 2013

Sergeant Miller,God Bless you for your 14 years service to Indiana State Police. I want to let your family know that you are not forgotten sir. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Charlotte, NC

September 17, 2008

52 years. I stoped at the Indiana State Police Museum, they have your picture that is so familiar to the whole family on the wall with so many other fallen officers.
God bless you and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.
Your loving niece,
Amy Marie

Amy Maire Blair
niece

August 31, 2007

Thank you for your many years of service and for your sacrifice, Sergeant.

A Private Citizen

May 20, 2006

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

Indiana State Police Dist 13s

December 19, 2005

Uncle Bud,
It has been almost 50 years. The hole that was left in our hearts has never been filled. Your memory still lives on.
Your loving niece
Amy Marie

Amy Marie

August 10, 2005

You were hilighted today on the
website. 50 years after the fact,
we salute you for your 14 years
of service to the State Police and
acknowledge your tremendous
sacrifice. Your memory lives on!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 30, 2005

Trooper Miller......no officer should be without a reflection on this incredible website. Thank you for your service. God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

March 5, 2004