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To Josh's mother, Minda:

I read some of your reflections today and just wanted to reach out to you. I share your anquish in losing a beloved child which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow. I understand the pain you are in, I understand all the sleepless nights, and the moments you realize tears are streaming down your face when you haven't even known you were crying. I understand the meaning of lives forever altered and the void that no one else can fill, nor do we want anyone to fill it because it belongs to our most precious son. I hold you in my heart's embrace today.

I hold Josh's wife, baby, and his other loved ones in thought and prayer, and hope they understand why this message was sent only to you.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-10-03

Happy Birthday Josh
age35..ILY Mom

mother
twinsburg oh
2009-09-27

Josh, Its hard to believe a year has past. The memory of that horrible Sunday morning will never be forgotten and nor will you. Rest in peace.

Schneck
S.C.S.O.
2009-07-13

To Officer Joshua T. Miktarian, his family and his fellow officers with the Twinsburg Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Miktarian’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Miktarian and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
2009-07-13

Happy Father's Day Joshua

Mindy Barlow
Joshsmom
2009-06-20

I miss you as it was yesterday, how our lives have changed. ily

joshsmom
Joshua's Mother
2009-05-31

I saw the tribute your wife left you on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial last week. It was beautiful, simple and brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful daughter. Rest in peace.

Anonymous

2009-05-17

It police memorial week and just wanted you to know you are still are remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless and thanks for watching over Twinsburg from above.

Dennis Barney
Friend
2009-05-14

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones as I know their daily struggle to get through each day. I know the first thing they think of when they awake each morning is of you and the last thought before they drift off to sleep at night is of you. Your Mom carried you in her arms when you were a baby and now she carries you still in her heart and will for as long as she walks this earth. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and wrap your wings around all of them and protect them and help ease some of their grief. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-04-21

Oh Josh, I want you back with your Wife and baby..Dear God I can't bear this. I love you son Exodus 21: 12

Joshsmom
Mother of Joshua
2009-03-23

I was only fortunate enough to meet Josh just a few months before he was taken from us, but I knew from the very first time we met he was "one of the good ones". R.I.P. Ptl. Miktarian you will never be forgotten, and may god watch over your family and ALL your fellow officers.

Anonymous

2009-03-17

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

2009-02-28

I often think of you, and I can still hear your silly laugh. Know though you are not hear, we watch over HOlly and Thea for you. Justice will be served!
Love and miss you bro!

Carrie Williams
Good friend
2009-02-20

THANK YOU FOR YOUR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

SGT. KEVIN GOMOLKA
USS
2009-01-25

It's took me a long time to write but I am going to do so, I rode in your Memorial ride and that was one of the hardest things that I have done in a long time, Trying to hold back the tears and all the memories, I lost my Brother Captain Carl E Summers of the Lodi Police Dept back on Dec 10th 1977 and belive me I know what your family is going through. If you could of seen the people who were there for you it was so wonderful to know that there are still people who respects the Police Officer today. May you rest in peace my friend. Dave Summers

Anonymous

2009-01-09

Happy New Year Josh! Time for Justice.. Miss Ya Brother...

TPD750

Patrolman T. Wain
TwinsburgCity PD
2009-01-01

Joshua you are a caring and loving man and we miss you a lot. Merry Christmas and Happy New year man love your brother Paul

paul k. miktarian
brother
2008-12-26

I love you Son

Mindy Barlow
JoshsMom
2008-12-26

May you, and your family know, you are not forgotten. I will be riding in the 2009 Police Unity Tour in Josh's memory, as will other members of the PUT. My funds are raised, as many folks wanted to honor and pay tribute to you and your family. May your family know that they are remembered in our prayers and are in our thoughts. I hope to meet the family at the Memorial Service on 5-13-09. Until then, God Bless each of you and may the love and support of friends and fellow LEOs provide strength and encouragement.

Michael T. Rae
US Postal Inspection Service
2008-12-26

Merry Christmas Josh!

Dan

2008-12-25

Angels In Blue"
He worked the holidays and weekends,
away from family and friends.
To keep this peace for you and me.
Then one day he paid the price, he gave his life.

You've done well my friend, patrolling these earthly streets.
Now it's time to walk on Heaven's beat.

The next time you see a Police Officer or two,
remember they are one of God's Angels in Blue.

And God said; "Blessed are the Peace Makers."

Michelle

2008-12-12

Josh,
We raised $1400 towards our $5000 goal with a benefit for the Police Unity Tour. Many cops from the Cincinnati area came out to hear about your story and support the memorial in DC. For those of you reading this post, visit firstgiving.com/toddcampbell and help me raise money in Josh's name. Also, leave a reflection for his family. They need the support of the law enforcement community over the holidays.

Det. Todd Campbell
West Chester PD, OH
2008-11-26

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2008-11-11

Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go.
But her Mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand, if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried, for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again, she tried to keep her daughter home.

But the little girl went to school eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats

One by one the teacher called a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching, for a man who wasn't there.

"Where's her daddy at?" she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one," another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back, she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day."
The words did not offend her, as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so.
"He loved to t ell me stories he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite.

"We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him. I'm not standing here alone.
"Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart
I know because he told me, he'll forever be in my heart"

With that, her little hand reached up, and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat, beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter, who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her, doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud.

"I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far
You see he was a policeman and died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers and taught Americans to fear.

But sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes, and saw him there that day.
And to her mother's amazement, she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children, all starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them, who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second, they saw him at her side.
"I know you're with me Daddy," to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers, of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her, was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far.

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Anonymous

2008-11-05

Josh,

Just sitting here thinking of you while I was viewing another friend of mine who was killed in the line of duty 22 years ago. I vist this site often to reflect and just talk to him and want you to know that i think of you also.

God be With you

Dennis Barney
Friend
2008-10-21