Officer Down Memorial Page

You are not forgotten Sir. Thank you for your service.

Lt Amborn
MN D.O.C.
April 1, 2011

God Bless Ofc. Miller's family, friends and Dept., please know Officer Richard P. Miller Sr. will never be forgotten!!

Retired Sgt.
City of Miami PD Fla.
October 26, 2010

Patrolman Miller,

This coming Saturday, May 15th I am honored to attend the annual candle light vigil at the MN Peace Officer's Memorial with your Granddaughter and Great Granddaughters along with my Wife and children. Angela is planning on placing a flower onto the memorial badge in honor of you; at the request of your Wife.

I plan on standing guard at the memorial beforehand and will also say your name at the end of my guard and will ring the bell three times in your honor.

Rest in peace Richard.

Det. Edlund
Elk River PD
May 12, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
August 25, 2009

Patrolman Miller,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Minneapolis. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
August 25, 2008

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 28, 2007

You're a hero grandpa, you're in our hearts always and will never be forgotten. We Love you

April 7, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. Your years of service and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Let your family take pride in knowing that you are truly a hero to all of us who are left to carry the sword. Watch over those you left behind and protect them from harm. Patrol your final beat with the same devotion that carried you through your 18 years of practice here on Earth.
Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge CT PD
January 31, 2005

Rest easy blue angel

Anonymous
October 20, 2003

God Bless this Hero. Never to be forgotten.

A Minnesota Cop
September 18, 2003