Sergeant Anthony Millison Illinois State Police Illinois Monday, October 27, 1997  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

To Sgt. Anthony Millison, his loved ones and friends, and fellow officers:

On this the twelth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your valor, bravery and dedication to your job is remembered.

I hope that your family continues to be supported and cared for by their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Sgt. Millison gave to his community and his country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 27, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

2009-10-27

Tony,
I think of all the times that we worked together and I can't help but smile. I always admired your dedication to duty, the way you carried yourself and your humor. The week of your death, when we also lost Trooper Erin Hehl, was absolutely the most difficult week I have ever known. I still think of you and pray that your family has found peace.

M/Sgt D.J. Salinas - retired
Illinois State Police
2009-08-27

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2008-10-27

Every year I remember that I was the first one there by your side that cold morning responding to a man laying in the the roadway call. Two other Dixmoor units arrived shorly after and others arrived to help as well. I knew that I could not help you with the tramatic injuries. I tracked down the driver that caused you to jump because he was trying to leave the scene by walking away southbound on I-57. I know you have a family that misses you. Your brothers that worked the streets with you in the small South Suburban Poilce Departments will never forget you,or that day. We miss you too!

Homicide Detective David M. Culver
Dixmoor- The Las Vegas Metro P.D.
2008-09-26

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-07

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-26

Tony you were a Great Friend and Classmate in the Academy. You will always be remembered by your fellow Classmates in CC82!

Sgt. Morales #4006

Sgt. Juan Morales
Illinois State Police D-2
2007-06-12

I stood at your panel at the National Memorial two weeks ago, holding onto a dear friend while he sobbed for you...I cried too, knowing that he'd held you as you lay there dying, trying to give you his strength. I wish we didn't have to see your name on that Wall, that you were still here in body as well as spirit, but I know that you are at peace now. Rest well, my brother, we'll see one another again.

PJN
Cook County Illinois Sheriff's
2007-05-30

Gone but never forgotten. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Illinois. Your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on in your honor.

Rest well, God bless.

2006-10-27

May G-d give you sweet sleep and may He bless your loved ones.

2006-10-27

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

2004-10-27

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace trooper, God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.
2004-08-18

tony,rest in peace my brother.

skip roberson

2004-08-05

You died serving. Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police
2003-09-23

We will not let you be forgotten...rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois
2003-09-01

Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates
Concerned citizen

Tony: I sure miss your laugh! If you could see this place now you'd be full of laughter. I hope you realize how much you're missed. Joe D.

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