Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Attention on Deck--hero on the bridge!

I wish you fair winds and following seas, Trooper.
Rest easy, sir, your brothers and sisters have the watch.

PO2 Patrick Knowles
United States Coast Guard (veteran)

October 31, 2007

God Bless You, Brian! Thank you for your outstanding service. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and family during this truly sad time. Please know that you are missed, and you have left a wonderful mark on this world. It will never be the same without you.

ISP Trooper's Wife
Cadet Class #113

October 31, 2007

My heartfelt condolenses and prayers go out to loved ones of Brian. Please have comfort in knowing that he was doing what he was born to do and know rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Although his life was cut short performing his sworn duty to his community and countrty his memories will live on in the influence and impact that he made in and on the communities in which he lived, loved and served. The contributions he made in the lives of others will never die.

Keith Dent, Sheriff's Patrol Auxiliary
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

October 31, 2007

You will be sadly missed Brian, by me and my family. You were a good man, and can't believe your time is up. You were too young to do something like this. I don't know why God wanted you but I'm sure there is some reason why he did. If their is at least one thing about you, it is that you always were friendly to whomever you met. No matter who they were, and you always had a positive outlook on things in life.

R.I.P. Brian.

Seth Koons 10-31-2007

Seth Koons
Family Friend

October 31, 2007

my heart goes out to you and your family Trooper! You will bever be forgotten, thanks for your short service

Officer Michael Egan
Nantucket Police Department, MA

October 31, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. I pray that God will comfort your family in this time.
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. - Gospel of John 15:13

Tpr. Chad Jewett
Illinois State Police

October 31, 2007

Our prayers are with the McMillen family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Trooper McMillen, and thank you for protecting us. God Bless...

J
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

October 31, 2007

I did now know you, however your call to assist a fellow brother will never be forgotten. Your dedication to the badge and those fellow brothers in need is a true picture of your character and dedication to the job. My condolences go out to your family and wife. God speed.

Police Patrolman George D. Kestner
Decatur Police Department, Decatur Il.

October 31, 2007

I grew up as a friend of Jeremy Mcmillen. I want to think him for letting me get to meet such a great young man, in his loving brother Brian Mcmillen.I will have a lot of memories to remember Brian in.
Brian was a very polite and respectful person. You could not ask for a better person to be around. I am proud to say that I new Brian as a friend. My heart goes out to his family and wife. Brian will always be remebered in my house. If there is anything that i can do for any of the family just contact me.
Brian I will miss you.

MICHAEL VIRDEN
FRIEND

October 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and wife. Thank you for serving your Country and your State with Pride you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace and may god bless.



Cindy and John Kloever
Mother and Father of
Stephanie and Joni Durbin
Class mates.

Mother of a Graduation Friend

October 31, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Trroper McMillen, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

October 31, 2007

We observed a moment of silence at briefing this morning for Brian. May God Bless Brian, the McMillen Family and all of the Illinois Troops.

SFC Joe Shanahan
New Jersey State Police

October 31, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, Louisville, KY

October 31, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Trooper McMillen. When I saw this report on the local news it immediately caught my attention since it was almost a repeat of what happened to my father in 2004. May God be with you through each step of the healing process.

Son of Sheridan Caton, EOW 7/11/04

October 31, 2007

I was touched by your Brother Trooper's words, "You can shed tears that Brian is gone, or you can smile that he has lived....." Those words are so true. May your family and friends make it through one day at time as they lean on each other for support. May God have mercy on those impaired drivers. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, sir.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

October 31, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Brian McMillen as well as to the Illinois State Police. Rest in peace Trooper McMillen, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 31, 2007

On behalf of all the men and women at the Illinois State Police Explorer Post 9696 Dist. Chicago, Our prayers are with you and your family, your service, sacrifice, and dedication to the job will never be forgotten, Rest in peace sir.

J.E. Barrientos
Illinois State Police Explorer Post 9696

October 31, 2007

Brian was a great man. He truly was an inspiration for use all!

Co-worker, classmate, and Friend

Chase K
Illinois State Police Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

October 31, 2007

God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Trooper
Texas Highway Patrol

October 31, 2007

I actually met Brian in high school, but new of him and his family before this time from church. To me Brian was one of the few.......very popular, but at the same time was the nicest person you'd ever meet! Very kind and caring! He has a wonderful family, and I'm sure that's why he turned out to be the person he grew to be! So to Brian....U will be missed, R.I.P,and God speed! To the McMillen and extended family...My thoughts and prayers are with you! We will all remember Brian for the rest of our lives, not only for his accomplishments, but also just for the great person he was! Forever in our hearts!!!!!

Becky
high school classmate

October 31, 2007

We will miss not seeing you on the eastside anymore on midnights. It was always cool when you showed up on a stop. I will never forget the night I backed you up on 11th St; especially the search of the engine compartment:). It was an honor working with you, rest in peace brother.

Officer
Springfield P.D.

October 31, 2007

The wound will heal with time, but the scar remains forever so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Wife of Deputy Alan Inzer EOW 01/25/07

October 30, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

Tpr T Jennings
ISP

October 30, 2007

Brian,
The world lost one of its true heroes when you were taken away from us much too soon. My thoughts are with the McMillen family. Rest in peace.

Jennifer Schloz
Friend

October 30, 2007

My condolences to the family, friends and fellow ISP, especially my dear friend. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Trooper McMillen, for your honorable service to others.

State Constable CheriLynn Hubert
South Carolina State Constables

October 30, 2007