Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Lieutenant John H. Miller

East Hanover Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, December 12, 1979

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Reflections for Detective Lieutenant John H. Miller

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 12, 2020

Detective Lt. Miller, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2019

RIP Detective

Detective Dennis Pothos
Fort Lee, NJ Police Department

December 12, 2017

Think of you and your friendship often. Remember that day as if it was yesterday. Very sad.

Lt/ Retired Dana Bennett
East Hanover

October 15, 2017

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Lynne, you are in my heart's embrace today.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 13, 2011

I was told it would get easier as the years passed...try telling my tears and heart that!!
You and mom are my "ANGELS" looking down on me and not a day goes by that I don't miss your "BIG HUGS" and your silly practical jokes. I will cherish and love you forever!!

Lynne
Daughter

December 13, 2011

Love you, miss you.

Michael

December 15, 2010

you will not be forgotten....

meghan

August 29, 2009

You died on the day i was born. Thank you for your service and rest in peace.

Anonymous

August 17, 2008

Rest in peace LT.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex- New Jersey Cop

December 12, 2007

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 11, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 6, 2007

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD

October 19, 2004

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