Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Shane,

I was working today at the hospital and went up too where we did the drill afew years ago where you played the bad guy.Knowing you and how you could only play a bad guy because you where too much of a good guy in life. It was an honor to know you and whene its time for God too call me home I hope that people can remember me and say the great things about me that I still hear of you today. Its alittle better know that we have you to look over us while we try to help others here on earth. And I know you just smile when you see the great things your mom and dad are doing to keep your memory alive. They are such great people and I am so thankful that I know them. Your dad is one of the best men I know. Well got to get back to work miss you my friend.

D. Tyler
Paramedic

April 11, 2007

Happy Easter

April 8, 2007

Hello Shane,
I was just sitting her at work on night shift and starting thinking of you. Candice and Dennis did have a little wonderful girl...Kylie and she was born Dec 5th!! She is rotten! lol! I know we made her that way! I am thankful every day that you watch over him. It seems here lately things are getting out of hand with those who have no regard for life and esp the life of a police officer! I know you also know what weighs on my and Candice's mind. I know what ever happens or where the journey takes him you will be there just like you were that day in November. I believe that with all my heart! We love you and miss you so much!!

LWatts
Columbus Co 911

March 25, 2007

Hi Son, Wanted to say "HELLO IN HEAVEN, AND WELCOME TO ANOTHER SPRING". All the things here on earth are surely showing signs of spring, flowers are blooming, trees are begining to bud. I think our dogwood trees are going to be full of bloom this time. OH how beautiful heaven must be. I can just see you walking the streets of gold with Jesus by your side. One day your Dad and I will be taking you by the hand one on each side and strolling through heaven with you. Kinda reminds me of a verse in a song, " I want to stroll over heaven with you some glad day, when all the troubles and trials have vanished away, and to see all the beauty where all things are new, I want to stroll over heaven with you. Shane won't that be a wonderful time? I really look forward to seeing you again. That and the strength that the Lord is giving me is what keeps me going. Until then, always know we love and miss you Son!!!!

March 21, 2007

Shane, Had to stop by again to ask you and Jesus to watch over "Cousin Cassie" for us. I am sure you already know little "Braydon Shane" should arrive in mid April. We are very excited and can hardly wait. You know this little fellow is going to have a very special place in our heart and we know you would not have it any other way. We know that you loved Cassie very much and she did you in return. So you and JESUS WRAP YOUR ANGEL WINGS around her and keep her safe. Just be with her, OK? Will keep you posted.
Always remember, we all love and miss you!!!!!!

MOM

March 7, 2007

I guess time has just not healed things and I don't see how anything can heal the heart of parents who had a child they LOVED SO DEARLY only to have it taken away.
This person took away our son's lifelong dream.

SUE MILLER
MOTHER OF OFFICER "SHANE MILLER"

March 2, 2007

I found this poem and immediately thought of you....this is still so hard, Shane...



Meet Me In The Stars
by Paul Anthony Nierychlo

As I am saying good night, at the end of the day,
And you are not here but many miles away,
My heart is so empty and so lonely inside,
As I wipe away a tear I am trying to hide.

I close my eyes and try to go to sleep,
But with the sadness inside I begin to weep.
Suddenly I remember what you once said to me,
Just meet me in the stars, waiting for you I will be.

When distance tends to keep us apart,
Remember, I still hold you near in my heart.
When the night together, can't be ours,
Just close your eyes and meet me in the stars.

Remembering those words, I begin to smile,
And gently close my eyes, lessening the miles.
I can see the stars, oh how beautifully arranged,
But you are not there, no hug to exchange.

I sit alone waiting with hope in my heart,
No longer wanting to be kept apart.
Suddenly in the distance a shadow appears,
A tear rolls down my face and the image is clear.

There is no question it is you who I see,
Waiting in the stars, just like you promised to me.
You hold out your hand as you become near,
And put it in mine saying, "I miss you, my dear."

Suddenly there's gentle music filled with romance,
You gently pull me close, we begin to dance.
Just meet me in the stars, that is where I will be.
A special place in the stars just for you and for me.

CBW
Paramedic

February 20, 2007

SHANE, THERE IS SO MUCH DISHONOR GOING ON NOW, REALLY MAKES ME SAD. PLEASE WATCH OVER EVERYONE AND HELP GET THEM BACK ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

February 19, 2007

I think of you everyday...Thank you for being a part of my life still....

CBW
PARAMEDIC

February 16, 2007

My Dear Shane,
I wanted to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day In Heaven!
Special days like this is very hard for me. I miss you and think of you every minute of every day and night. You know, sleep is very over rated. I have found out that you can survive without alot of it. Why go to bed when you know you can't sleep.
Getting back to the most important thing (YOU). I can remember when you would eat a whole box of Whitman's candy, Gosh I just knew you were going to be sick, but someway you managed not to. We had some wonderful times together. You know I truly love your Dad, but I tell people I lost my very best friend and buddy because that is what you were to me. We did so many things together had such goodtimes, laughed alot, cried together and had very long talks. I MISS YOU SON! ONE DAY I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN and we will have more wonderful times ,YOU YOUR DAD AND I ALONG WITH JESUS AND THE REST OF OUR LOVED ONES, Won't that be a glad day, just to look upon the face of Jesus and our love ones again? I get so happy just knowing I can see you again. I know Jesus is coming soon!
Just remember I LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!!!!

MAMA

February 13, 2007

Just had to drop by again today. I have been thinking about you alot (as usual). Your Dad and I have been sick with the CC Crud, you know what I'm talking about,you were there several times. We are alot better now, THANKS TO JESUS AND YOU! Just watch over us, and we LOVE YOU.
Oh yes, I know when anyone reads the way I sign my name they think I have lost it, but you understand why, right?

LOTS OF LOVE
MOMA

January 27, 2007

Dear Son,

Woul

Dear Son,
Would you and Jesus PLEASE look down on me and help me. I need your help now. I know you would want me to be strong but I can't all the time, OK. Just send me some PEACE from above, help me dull the pain just a little.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!!!!!!

MOMA

January 20, 2007

Dear Son,
I miss you so much. The internal pain is of the very highest degree. I sometimes wonder how anyone can function with such hurt. I know that you would want me to be strong, but I can't all the time, OK. Would you and Jesus please just look down on me this moment and help me,PLEASE. I LOVE YOU AND AGAIN, MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!

MOMA

January 20, 2007

Hey Shane. For some reason I was thinking of you tonight at work and wanted to drop by and say hello. I can't even imagine what your mama and daddy are still going through, but I know you are watching down on them and reach out to touch them as often as possible. I sit back and think of November 16, 2006, little did I know that would be the most awful day I had to work. If I was working the night of May 15, 2004 I definately know I would probably no longer be a Dispatcher. Please continue to keep your Mama and Daddy wrapped in your arms as well as your fellow Firefighters, LEOs and EMS personnel. Talk to ya later!

Rose W. Gore - Telecommunicator
Columbus County 911

January 16, 2007

WHY, PLEASE CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY HE HAD TO DIE. THIS IS JUST SO UNFAIR. SHANE, I'M SORRY BUT YOUR BEING GONE IS A NIGHTMARE. I KEEP THINKING MAYBE I'M DREAMING AND I WILL WAKE UP AND IT WILL BE OVER, BUT THE PAIN LET'S ME KNOW IT IS SO REAL. WHY DOES PEOPLE DO THINGS THAT HURT OTHERS SO BAD? I KNOW IF YOU COULD TALK TO ME YOU WOULD TELL ME EVERYTHING AND ABOUT ALL THE MISTAKES THAT WERE MADE BECAUSE THAT WAS JUST YOUR WAY. ONE DAY WE WILL KNOW EVERYTHING, RIGHT?
TILL WE MEET AGAIN, LOT'S OF LOVE AND I MISS YOU !!!!!!!

MOM

January 6, 2007

Shane, As you know we spent Christmas with our family and friends., There were alot of laughter from kids opening gifts and alot of tears from all of us who knew Christmas was not the same and would never be without you. Shane it is very hard to hold yourself up on the outside when your heart is hurting sooo bad on the inside. As usual my mind was centered on you and how we use to enjoy making Christmas goodies and going shopping. It is very hard to even begin to try and explain how much pain and hurting our hearts go through. I know your Dad was hurting, we just could not hide it. I can't sit here and try to say what we feel, it is impossible there are not any word to describe the pain, there is not anyone who can take it away. What can I say, Christmas and everyday is SAD, I don't mean to sound terrible but that is the way life is. This should have never happened to you. You deserved better than this.
Until the day God calls us home, we will miss you.
We love you Son!!
MOMA and DADDY

December 26, 2006

Merry Christmas to you in heaven, Shane. I miss you tremendously.....xoxoxoxox

CBW
Paramedic

December 22, 2006

I sure miss you, but I know heavens sweeter with you there. The pain still remains but with God's grace I'm going to make it. "I LOVE AND MISS YOU SON."

MOM

December 5, 2006

Dear Shane,
Everytime I hear Kelly Clarkson sing "Breakaway" it always brings tears to my eyes,I feel that it is you she is singing about.I will never forget the first day of Blet when Mr. Nealon had us students pair up and interview each other.We chose each other to interview and you were so easy to talk with, polite and well mannered, a gentleman.I questioned you first and when it was your turn to question me you said you cound not ask my age (as I had asked your age)you said your Mom told you to never ask a lady her age and you were serious about that.We discovered we liked the same resturant "The Outback Steakhouse" I remember trading PT T shirts with you because yours was to small and mine was to big.I remember in PT class running in formation and you said my ponytail flopping helped you focus on running, your encouragement and determination helped me. Shane I appreciate all your support and encouragement in BlET.Shane, I have good memories of Blet and you are part of those memories. Shane I will never forget you.
Friend & BLET Classmate Jan Clyburn-Strickland

Jan Clyburn-Strickland
Friend & Blet Classmate

November 20, 2006

Wow, you are all around. I ran into someone last night that you really made an impression upon. She happened to be the only girl in your BLET class at SCC. She and I talked about you for over 2 hours. She told me that she had not seen anyone who would have been associated with you over the past 2 1/2 years until she saw me. I guess it just brought back memories when we got to talking. Lots and lots of funny stuff and lots and lots of tears. You remember when you helped her over the wall, boosted her up, I think she may need a little boost now. Think you could help her out again? I tried. She hasn't really been able to grieve and it all came out last night. I've said it before, "life is so unfair." There is an emptiness in me that will never be filled. I don't cry so much anymore, but when I do...ILU

CBW
Paramedic

November 17, 2006

Shane, What a wonderful day we had Friday. We had another traditional Shane Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund Raiser. It was a great success thanks to all of our family and friends and the wonderful people who came out to support it. We had a sellout by 3:30 pm. WE prayed and ask the Lord to bless the day and he did just that. God is so good to us in many ways. Had some disappointed people by not having supper so we will plan for that next year. Thank you for watching over us that day, we could feel your presence. Thank you for helping your dad and I, we know that you are with us daily, without that and The Lord, we would be helpless. Nobody knows unless they have experienced the loss of a child, but THANK GOD FOR CARRYING YOUR DAD AND I, we could not make it without him.
Son, we miss you and love you so much!!!!!

MOM AND DAD

November 13, 2006

Why, why did this happen? Why did we lose you? I can't help it, but this has been the question. Is there an answer?

LOVE, Mom

November 7, 2006

As we prepare for the 3rd annual Shane Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund dinner, it all still seems so surreal. An old friend of yours stopped by today and he and I talk for a while about you and life and such. It's amazing the impact that you've had on people, even in your death, how much everyone still misses you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, where you'd be now if, only if.....I'm not so sure that time ever heals a broken heart. Time may make the pain easier to endure, because at some point the numbness takes over. There will be lots of tears on Thursday and Friday and lots of smiles too. Help us to focus and to work hard to accomplish the goal. I am so blessed to have had you in my life if only for a while. I miss you....always....

CBW
Paramedic

October 31, 2006

Hey Shane,
I am sitting here at work and I was thinking about you so I decided to drop in. So much has changed. Dennis is now in Chadbourn.He loves it so much. He and Candice have a little one on the way..Kylie Rae..she is due anytime!! Work is going...but you know that!! You know the rest!!
Keep watching over Dennis and all the guys and gals that keep us safe!!
We love you and miss you so much.

L.Watts
Columbus Co 911

October 30, 2006

Shane, has been awhile since I have had a chance to stop by. The computer has been acting up. We gave out the first Shane Miller Memorial Scholarship. I think you would be proud of the young man who received it. He is a police officer in a local town, a firefighter and works rescue, sounds familiar right? Now it is time again for another Scholarship Dinner and the committee is working very hard to get everything ready. Your Dad and I are very proud of this committee and how devoted they are. Shane I don't have to tell you how proud all these friends are of you, and how much they loved you, you already know that. AS I was traveling around today posting flyers for the dinner so many friends of your and people who knew you spoke very highly of you, we talked laughed and cried together. We all miss you so much. You brought alot of laughter,fun and smiles to your family and many more. At one time today I thought I was going to have to just stop and come home but I could hear you say, "Mom be strong hold your head up and keep going". Shane, I thank God and You for giving me the strength to make it each day of my life. The pain is still so intense and I know this is the way life will be for your Dad and I, but as the song says, "father along we'll know all about it, father along we'll understand why". When Jesus comes, that will be the time when we will understand why. Won't it be wonderful when we are joined as a family again? Shane, when Jesus is ready, I will be ready for him, so just watch over your Dad and I and we'll see you again. There is no way that I can put in words how much we miss you. Lot's of Love til we meet again.

Momma and Daddy

October 27, 2006