Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer John Miller

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Friday, November 16, 2007

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Reflections for Officer John Miller

May god watch over you and your family. Thank you for your service brother.

Lieutenant Joe Barry
San Diego County Sheriff's Department

November 17, 2023

Miss you John

Linda
Mother in law

November 17, 2023

"Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints."
Psalm 116:15

It was 16 years ago today when your watch ended. I remember it like it was yesterday. Your law enforcement career had just begun. I remember your smile, you just seemed to bring light to everyone around you with that big smile of yours!

I remember being by your family’s side while they grieved, we all grieved for their loss and heavens gain.

To the family, friends and coworkers reading this, know that God loves you, and I love you; my prayers are for us all, that we would one day see the King of kings and Lord of lords together in heaven.

Patrolman Garcia, Honorably retired 1991-2020

November 16, 2023

I miss you so much dad. Reading these comments make me cry in happy tears. I wish you were still here so we could make many memories. I think about you all of the time. I know you were/are the best dad ever. I love you so much.

reese
daughter

October 6, 2021

Thinking of you John. You are missed so much by your family and friends. We remember the good times and how you always made us laugh. Never forgotten

Linda mother in law

November 17, 2020

Semper Fi CHPY....Blue and Gold never forgets. To your family and friends: God bless all of you. Being a California Highway Patrol Officer is the highest honor a person can obtain...You are always remembered and you won’t be forgotten.

State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol, South LA. US Marine

August 15, 2020

Hi Officer Miller. I’m sorry about what happened to you but I hope you know that your legacy is still strong on this earth. I first learned about your story as a cadet in the academy. Today I heard your story again while undergoing EVOC at Alameda SO. A little piece of your story will now be with me for the rest of my career. You won’t be forgotten sir. Rest in peace.

Police Officer Kevin Shum
Stockton School Police

June 29, 2020

John, it’s so hard to believe it’s been 10 years, not one day has gone by that I haven’t thought of you. You would so proud of Stephanie,Chandler and Reese and how they have honored you all these years in so many ways. Tonight we gathered for a candlelight vigil so many were there friends, colleagues and family to remember and honor you. Never forgotten

Linda
Mother in law

November 17, 2017

Ten years have past since you’ve left this earth! Not one day goes by that i i don't think of you! Your presence is missed beyond measure! You would be so proud of Stephanie and the kids. They have lived the past ten years honoring you and living in such a way that would make you so proud! Your time on earth here was short but made such an impact on so many people!

Jennifer Fenelli
Sister

November 16, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 10th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 16, 2017

Godspeed my brother.

Deputy Michael Kasal
MCSO

August 15, 2017

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 24, 2015

We think of you everyday.

Linda Bianchi
Mother in law

November 28, 2014

Thank you for your dedicated service. Civilians including myself will never know the true danger that any Police Officer will face until he or she will put on the badge that you proudly carry. Rest In Peace Officer John Miller.

Security Officer Nguyen
HealthCare Security Services

November 16, 2014

It was an honor to stand by with you on that dark, chilly night. It was the most difficult thing I've had to do, but it was a privilege. You're not forgotten here on earth. Watch over us from paradise.

Officer
Beat Partner

November 16, 2014

6 years, sometimes it seems like yesterday and other times it seem so long ago. You are missed so much John. Your little ones are growing so fast and I know you are so proud of them, we talk about you often. Never forgotten and always loved.

Linda
Mother in law

November 16, 2013

Hey John, I know we never met, but I think of you all the time. When our department asked me to give training in the reduction of Officer fatalities, I was excited. You see, on Sep. of 2011, I was chasing someone and hit a tree at an extremely high speed. I lost my right leg, but I was able to return to full duty. I have a hard time with the training, but it helps me appreciate how lucky I am to be here. I try to talk about you, but I realize how similar our accidents were and I just start to cry. I've heard Stephanie talk at the Academy about your accident and the kids, so let me tell you, she is a strong and wonderful person and your children sound great. Just thinking about Stephanie and the other Wives and families of fallen Officers, allows me to help keep your memories alive.

P.S.

You know, I have five children and a wonderful wife that look up to me, but I could only hope that they look up to me like your family looks up to you. I will continue praying for you and your wonderful family John. Thank you:)

Officer Mitchell
CHP

April 28, 2013

Thinking about you today John
I am praying for your wife and kids.

Joe

officer
freind/ classmate

April 21, 2013

Merry Christmas John, you are missed so much.

Linda
Mother in law

December 25, 2012

5 years ago tonight we got the devastating news, we miss you so much.

Linda
Mother in law

November 16, 2012

A note to my brother:
so Jim this is the info about the JP Miller Memorial Hwy I saw on the sign on the way in to see you at prox. 11pm on Hwy 580. I had been looking to the left (Eastbound side) as I traveled West but for some reason I glanced right and saw the Memorial sign. This is the JP Miller I honored in 2008 at the Officer Down Memorial site, he passed on my birthday in 2007. My good friend Officer Henry Doeding recently passed from cancer. He was a brother officer to Officer Miller. "Hank" my prayer partner was shot in the line of duty, January 29 1985. Here is the LA Times article Passing motorists who came to the aid of a CHP officer who was being attacked by a stolen car suspect were honored with certificates for their heroism from the California Highway Patrol. Tracy Torgerson, Donald Pendry, Tim Donovan, David Allan and Janice Wolfe were given the awards at a recent ceremony in Santa Ana. On Jan. 29, Officer Henry Doeding, an 18-year CHP veteran, had pulled a motorist over on the Santa Ana Freeway in Orange for running a red light on an on-ramp. When he learned from the radio dispatcher that the car had been reported stolen, Doeding called for police assistance. But before other officers arrived, the motorist got out of his car, grabbed Doeding's night stick and began beating him on the head. Seeing the officer in trouble, the motorists pulled over and came to Doeding's aid by getting the baton away from the suspect, calling in for help and administering first aid.

civilian Robert Blethrow
a thankful citizen

September 12, 2012

Thank you John you were are guardian angel...

Linda
Mother in law

April 9, 2012

Your brass on the fountain was shining bright today. Still remembering you my friend.

Beat Partner

November 17, 2011

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and all you brought to Stephanie,Chandler and Reese,you would be so proud!

Linda Bianchi
Mother in law

November 16, 2011

Thinking of you and your family today. Time never diminishes respect. Rest In Peace.

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

November 16, 2011

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