Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember the day that Officer Miyares was tragically killed, I remember the local news channels carrying the story. I was 20 years old and still living in Hialeah where I had grown up. I have now been in law enforcement for over 20 years and I currently work as the academy director for the WSCC East Tennessee Regional Law Enforcement Academy. It seems that it was just yesterday that Officer Miyares was taken from us. I lost a great friend from Hialeah in 2006 Octavio Gonzalez (St. John's Parish LA.) who was also killed in the line of duty. As I was reading thru Officer Miyares reflections I couldn't help but sit at my office and cry. I have been blessed and protected so many times while working patrol or as a special agent. It is great to read Terry's reflections on here, so many times we forget our heroes . As I read her reflections it's as if we have experienced their family growing up right before our eyes. I try to share Octavio's tragedy with each one of our cadet classes and from now I'm dedicated to also share Officer Miyares life as well. To his family I want to say thank you for reminding me of the important things in life and the importance of sharing ODMP with our young cadets. God bless you.

Academy Director
Walters State Community College Regional Law Enforcement Academy

February 20, 2013

WELL I MEET EMILIO WORKING THE NIGHT SHIFT AT PSGH GREAT GUY , SOME OF US STILL TALKABOUT EMILIO !!! MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY!!! THAT GROUP OF COPS WERE THE BEST IN HIALEAH EDDIE H, FRANK V, JOHN S, AND HOW CAN WE FORGET MIKE D!!

ROGER DE PAZ
FRIEND

November 20, 2012

Thank you for your service and heroism Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

November 6, 2012

To Terry and the family I know that your hero is so proud of all you do for everyone else and that he is walking side by side with each of you. May you know we have not forgotten your hero... Continue to rest in peace Officer Miyares.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 6, 2012

remembering you humor, those nights on mids when I rode with you, and working 911 with you. I remember it all my friend. I have watched your kids grow into amazing adults and you have some fiesty little grandsons and a granddaughter now.
You certainly left a legacy. I miss you my friend!

retired 911
Hialeah Police Department

November 5, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Miyares. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 10, 2012

Melissa, thank you for posting a reflection, I would love to speak to you. Please, call Hialeah City Hall and ask for me. God Bless you.

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/06/86

January 10, 2012

I worked in the mall when this horrible murder happened. i was 16 and watched Emilio get shot while begging for his life. i am 42 now, and to this day i have nightmares about it.That was the most horrible thing i have ever witnessed. I pray all the time for his family and may god watch over his family. emilio may be gone but i will never forget him as he fought so hard to live. love to the family...Melissa

Melissa

January 1, 2012

Another year without you, it has been 25 since you were called by our Lord to "Rid your bike and patrol the Streets of Gold" we miss you everyday and with every important step in our life we wish you were here to share with us. Our grandbabies are getting big we talk about you all the time. Please, look after us as you have done and Give a big hug to God from me.

Love you always and forever

your wife, kids and grandkids

terry miyares, surviving spouse

December 28, 2011

Hi Emilio, just wanted to let you know (as if you did not) that our "baby boy" is getting married this Sat. (12/17/11) and guess what her name is Terry, oh well....he is so much like you even when he picked his wife..lol All the grandbabies will be in the wedding party, how I wish you were here, I know you will..how much I still need you to talk about many things about our kids.

Love and miss you always and forever.

your wife, Terry

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl E.O.W. 11/6/86

December 12, 2011

Just want to let you know that your "narcotic partner" Carlos Hernandez, is our City Mayo, he won big, the family is all happy for him. Wow, how times changes, your other "narcotic partner" Cesar Mestre is a councilman for Miami Lakes... funny, what and where would you be if you were here today. Miss you always and forever.

your wife, terry

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL EOW 11/6/86

November 17, 2011

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones, including your grand kids who I know are proud of their hero grand father.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 6, 2011

To Terry and kids, may you know that we have not forgotten your hero and I know that he is proud of all of you and the accomplishments that you have made in your lives, and the help that you all have given other survivors. God truly called a very special angel home that day, and the sacrifice that he made for all of us will never be forgotten. May God continue to guide Terry and the family left behind, and may you, Officer Miyares continue to rest in peace...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

November 6, 2011

Hi Emilio, on November 6, marks 25 yrs of your trip up to Heaven to be with our Lord. We miss you today as much as we did that awful Nov. 6, 1986. Life has changed, our kids from 4yrs and 7 yrs old are two wonderful adults; responsible and strong (just like you). I hope that you are as proud of them as I am, I believe I did a good job, I can’t ask for better kids; and to top it all our grandkids, they are my life and I know that you would of have much fun with them; they all know you and love you as if you were here. Even if is 25 yrs that you have been gone we all need you.

Love you always and forever , your wife, kids and grandkids

Terry Miyares,
, surviving spouse

October 28, 2011

I remember that night that Emilio was shot down. I was a detective at the time and I was assigned to Internal Affairs and was called to the scene from my home. This night is very vivid to me and while reflecting on Emilio, I remember him as a great Person,Officer and Friend. God Bless you and your family.

George R. Hameetman Sgt Ret.
Hialeah Police

June 28, 2011

Hi, another year without you. I just want to let you know what was done in your Memory this year, Officer Joshua Garfinkel, Hialeah PD (an officer who never met you or the other 2) is riding in your memory and put up an event as a fundraising in yours, Hugo and Petes Memory on 11/5/10; it was a great event, we are so proud of what he is doing. On Sat. 11/6 (your 24th yr E.O.W) we met at our house for lunch to remember you and celebrate your life (you are and will always be with us).

We love you and miss you

always and forever your family

PS. To all that remember Emilio's E.O.W. and placed a reflection, THANK YOU for never forgetting Our Hero.

terry
Wife

November 12, 2010

Officer Miyares, as a longtime resident of South Florida, I just wanted to say your sacrifice is not forgotten. I see your wife post on several officer's memorial sites, and I feel it is important to let her know that this citizen is thankful for you. May you rest in peace Officer Miyares

Keith

November 6, 2010

Honoring and remembering you today on this 24th anniversary.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 6, 2010

Terry and family we are thinking of you today on Emilio's EOW. Time certainly does not stand still and the years seem to just fly right by. A HERO that we will never forget. I know he is so proud of all of you and your dedication to helping other survivors is, well there are no words except THANK YOU... HEROES do live forever.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

November 6, 2010

Thanks Officer Garcia, for never forgetting... God Bless you and be safe

Terry, wife

September 15, 2010

Good Morning Emi. I have been thinking about you lately. I miss you. I remember going to the beach with you Terry and the kids, those were the best!! I love you.

Michele

Michele
Sister

September 10, 2010

To you, and all that have made the ultimate sacrifice, REST IN PEACE, THANK YOU, and YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!! may God bless you, and you're family.

A BROTHER IN BLUE,
Officer J. Garcia
Miami Beach Police Department

Police Officer
Miami Beach Police Department

September 4, 2010

Well Jessi, Javier and the kids are in DC visiting you at the wall.

Terry Miyares
wife

July 27, 2010

Hey Terry,
The family is doing well, kids have all grown up. Still working at bus company in Roanoke Va. It has been nice to keep up with your family by reading your commits, "thank you"! Good to hear from you and God bless you and your family Terry!!!!

Ret. PD Terry Russell
City of Miami

July 19, 2010

Hi Terry, thank you for checking on Emilio, you never forget any of your buddys. How is your family, mine is doing great.

thank you for never forgetting.

terry
wife

July 13, 2010