Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jesus Christ, during His Sermon on the Mount, proclaimed, “The peacemakers are blessed,
for they will be called sons of God.” [Matthew 5:9 HCSB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Ministering to Law Enforcement Nationwide
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

March 4, 2021

Rest in peace Detective Miller.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 10, 2021

FROM RETIRED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER II MERVIN E. MILLER . I MISS MY BROTHER EVERY DAY. ITS BEEN 40 YEARS THIS YEAR 2020. ITS HARD EACH YEAR SINCE THAT DAY OF MELVINS DEATH. ALOT OF PEOPLE DONT KNOW THIS BUT MELVIN DIED 09 AUG. 1980 AND HIS FUNERAL WAS ON 12 AUG 1980, DAD AFTER THE FUNERAL SAID O MERVIN I JUST REMEMBERED YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THE 12 TH OF AUG. , SON I'M SO SORRY WE FOR GOT THAT. I HAVE NOT CELEBRATED A BIRTHDAY SINCE THEN. I LOVE YOU MELVIN AND MISS YOU MY BROTHER. '' NEVER FORGET ''

Mervin Miller
BROTHER

December 8, 2020

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)

August 8, 2020

Walk well, my Brother. (Inuit Prayer)

Donnie Bowerman
Retired LEO
CMSUPD, IPD, KCPD, JCSD, DEA

June 24, 2019

Mel and family, just a note...YOU are not forgotten partner...oh the stories we'll share with each other some day...

Kent McGregor
Former Det., Jackson Co. (Kansas City) MO SO & Ret. Chief of Invest-FL

February 9, 2019

Although I never got a chance to meet my Uncle I learned what an amazing person he was through the stories my father tells me. It has been 35 years today and I know a day doesn't go by that my Dad doesn't think about him. Never Forget.

Hannah (Miller) Farmer, SSgt, USAF
niece

August 8, 2015

Just revisited your plaque at the Missouri Fallen Hero's Memorial in Jefferson City, Uploaded a picture of it, hope it comes out ok. Still miss you partner...

Chief Kent McGregor (Ret)
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (State Police) & former partner

March 29, 2015

Was a Great officer and friend and is missed alot, hope his family knows he loved his kids and was a great friend

Investigator Bill McGregor
Jackson Co. Sheriffs Dept

October 29, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 8, 2010

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 6, 2007

Mel and I were partners from 1974-1976 working undercover narcotics primarily in the inner city. Mel was a very consiencious and dedicated detective who had two dear children that he admired very much. Mel is fondly remembered frequently. Thanks for the memories Mel. You have not be forgotten. kent

Kent McGregor, Chief of Investigations
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (State Police)

April 13, 2005