Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Donna Marie Miller

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Friday, May 8, 1987

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Donna Marie Miller

Rest in peace.

J.R.

May 7, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Miller.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 8, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

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

May 8, 2019

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 13, 2016

In continued honor of your ultimate sacrifice and service to Hillsborough County. A team was created in your honor for The 2015 Sheriff David Gee's Sporting Clay's Shoot Out (team 4 The Hero's). We thank you for your service to this community. We will never forget you.

Deputy A.Anderson
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

November 25, 2015

In honor of your ultimate sacrifice, heroism and service, your name was placed on the registry of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Youth Ranch Run. A cadet humbly ran the race in your honor. We thank you for your service to this community. We will never forget you.

Deputy A. Anderson
Hillsborough County Sheriff

September 22, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 8, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Deputy Miller, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

May 8, 2012

I still miss you!

Big Sister, Liz
sibling

May 7, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Miller. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 13, 2012

MAY GOD GRANT DEPUTY SHERIFF DONNA MILLERS 'FAMILY, FELLOW DEPUTIES , AND FRIENDS, THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS THEY CAN NOT CHANGE, COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THEY CAN, AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. REST IN PEACE BLUE ANGEL....ON THIS ANNIVERSARY WE SHALL REMEMBER

Officer Debra M. Ross
EAST BUFFALO TWP POLICE LEWISBURG,PA

May 8, 2011

You will never be forgotten

Anonymous

December 17, 2008

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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 13, 2007

Deputy Miller,

You are not forgotten...

PFC Kyle Penman -Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD, VA

May 9, 2007

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones be ever blessed.

May 8, 2007

Dear Donna,
Your life lives on through your mother. She is my hero. I love her with all of my heart. I will never forget the first time I saw her at the Memorial service. It was her 17th year without you and my first without my David. She made me realize that we do go on and can make a difference. She told me not to let anyone tell me how to feel think or do and I needed that. She told me it would never stop hurting and she is right. God Bless you Donna I can see my David in heaven hugging you for sending me your mom.

Mom Deputy David Abella EOW 4/21/04
Hillsborough county

May 7, 2007

Rest in Peace.

May 8, 2006

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

February 3, 2005

Dedication: is working out at the gym to stay in shape even while your leg was in reahab. Of course what did we do after working out,, go get a Pizza. Seems we were always getting pizza. It's still your turn to buy...

Matt

February 1, 2005

Officer Miller---

~~~~~Somewhere~~~~~

Somewhere a cry is heard in the dark,
A wayward bird sings sweetly in the park,
Somewhere a flower’s fragrance lingers,
As someone’s dreams slips through their fingers.

Somewhere a baby’s cry is stilled,
And with joy someone’s heart is filled,
Somewhere a life sees its earthly end,
While another’s heart is on the mend.

Somewhere someone prayers amidst the storm,
While another seeks shelter to be warm,
Somewhere someone walks through life unknown,
While love still awaits someone alone.

Anonymous

January 2, 2005

Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

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