Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You endured the nightmare every officer dreads.... hearing your story made two of my classmates drop out of the academy in the 15th week. You suffered the imaginable, a death that never ends. You were and will always be a Trooper, the best of the best. We will carry the load from here, rest easy my friend and may your family be able to look back on that photo of that good looking young man and know he was a man of great honor. And smile. Your children were robbed of their father and your wife, of her husband. I hope easier roads were ahead for everyone. May you be blessed for the job you did.

S.M.R.
Fellow trooper

September 17, 2013

Rest in Peace, Trooper Mills. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 13, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2012

Trooper Mills,
On today, the 45th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thsnk you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Indiana. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

April 12, 2011

I would like to Thank all TROOPERS (ISP) for their hard work in keeping the streets and Highways safe for all to travel on in the state of Indiana. The Troopers show total PROFESSIONALISM at all times, I very proud to say I have a lot of STATE POLICE TROOPERS, I can call my BEST FRIENDS. Their the TOPS in my book.

Thank you.

Retired Corrections Officer William Owen
Floyd Co. Sheriff Dept. 1982-2007

April 19, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

August 26, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Indiana State Police. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Trooper Mills deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Trooper Mills is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

July 3, 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 13

December 19, 2005

A well deserved rest. God bless, Troop. You are not forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)