Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Terry
I have left many reflections for others hoping they would take comfort in knowing that their lost loved one’s love for them will live on forever. Your love and devotion to Emillio through the years is the mirror image of the love I describe. You, your children and grandchildren will be in my prayers and I promise that Emillo’s memory and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

To your grandchildren
I hope some day you will understand how special your grandfather was. He loved your grandmother and his children and they gave his life meaning. Be proud that your grandfather died protecting freedoms most people take for granted. As you grow up, never question your grandfather’s love of family and freedom. He died doing his very best to make the world you will grow up in, a better, safer place.

Sergeant - Norfolk Police Dept

Don
NPD

May 22, 2007

Tomorrow is National Law Enforcement Day, I wanted to stop at your page and honor you as being one of the heroes that is honored on this special day every year. You are a true hero. Congrats on the new grand baby too, I know they will be told about their hero grandfather as they grow up. One or more may follow in your footsteps. Continue to watch over all your loved ones, espdcially those grandchildren.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 14, 2007

OK Grandpa, our 4th grandson is here; Joshua(this was the name that you and me has elected for our daughter if she was to be a boy and not knowing our daughter named one of her 4 sons our selected name) was born on 5/11/07 at 7:30 pm to our daugther Jessica and her husband Javier, big brothers Javier, Jonathan and Jovanny were there waiting for the baby. They are both doing great.

Once again, we miss you on this one too.

love always

Terry, wife

May 12, 2007

HAPPY 48TH BIRTHDAY..... 4/24/59/

We all wish you a happy birthday and wish you were here to celebrate with us.

love always.

your wife, kids and grandkids

Terry, wife

April 24, 2007

To Ian, thank you for remembering Emilio and for been at his funeral, is always good to hear someone saying that they were there and that they remember, to you and your wife thank you for not forgetting all the other officers.

To James, thank you for the words, it always helps to know that people read and get something out of "our Hero's story", he is always with us.

To all take care and God Bless you.

Terry, surviving spouse

April 14, 2007

Mrs. Miyares,
I often go to this site and read the reflections. It helps keep me grounded and safe on the street by reminding me just how dangerous this career truly is. Today I read about your husband, Emilio. He is a true AMERICAN HERO that did more in his short career than most average citizens do in a lifetime. May you and the rest of your family find peace in knowing that there are so many of Emilio's brothers thinking of you each and everyday. Gone but never forgotten.

James Perrone, Public Safety Officer
Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety, CA

April 13, 2007

Terry,

I have been an almost daily visitor to the ODMP and am saddened to see each name added to this page, including several friends. Nonetheless; I am always amazed at your strength over all of these years. Emilio is certainly looking down from Heaven with great pride at you and your amazing family, especially when we see that there is probably not an officer whose name you have not visited. What an amazing tribute to your Husband and his legacy of love and dedication. You are truly an inspiration.

I attended your Emilio's funeral twenty years ago (has it really been almost 21 years?), and have never forgotten his memory. My wife has also been inspired by your strength and works to memorialize fallen officer's in New Jersey with her portrait work. Please know that you have touched many lives and that Emilio will never be forgotten. He was not a hero...he IS a hero.

This Easter, please know that our family will have you near to our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

With Warmest Regards,

Ian Roberts
Former Florida LEO/Current NJ FF/EMT

April 6, 2007

Well Emilio, another event in our lives, my nephew Armando got married last month (on our son's b-day) the family was all there, including your mom and brother and his family. Our grandson Javi was the ringboy, Emilio, Jessica and her husband and Arturo(my other nephew) and Lissette(your niece) were all in the wedding party, it was so nice to see them all so grownup...as always we missed you and my dad on this one too.

love and take care of your family from Heaven.....

Terry, surviving spouse

April 4, 2007

Emilio & Terry, I was think of you like I often do and remembered the last birthday party I had before Emi was gone. My whole childhood before 12 yrs old revolved around the Miyares Family. God gave me a gift when I was 6wks old and that was all of you. Thank you for loving me as one of your own. I Love You all with all of my heart.

Michele

Michele

March 15, 2007

To Keisha and all the wonderful people that have taken their time to leave a reflection on Emilio's page, thank you, you do not know how much it means everytime we read them.

God Bless you and your family

terry

February 27, 2007

Terry,
All I can say is WOW at the love and devotion you continue to show your husband after 20 years it is truely amazing. I hope that i am never in your shoes but if I am that i have the strength to do as you.

keshia
wife of a LEO Hoover PD, Alabama

February 26, 2007

Hi Emilio, well another year gone by and another comming our way, we still miss you as much as 20 yrs ago. The kids got a toy motorcycle for christmas at our house, it goes 3 miles per hour and Javi was saying that he was a policeman just like grandpa on his bike... Please, keep on watching our family and you take care of each other up in Heaven....

we love you as always...
your wife and kids
Terry, Emilio, Jessica and your grandbabies(Javier, Jonathan and Jovanny)

Terry Miyares, wife

December 30, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones during this holiday season. I know its hard every day for survivors, but holidays are even harder to get through. I have decorated the outside of my home for Christmas in all blue lights. One of those lights will be lit in your honor every night until New Years as my way of saying you are a hero and have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 19, 2006

In this season when we celebrate the birth of a Saviour, we mourn the loss of a man who, over his career, was a saviour to many. Just as our Saviour made the ultimate sacrifice, this officer, too, made the ultimate sacrifice. Just as our Saviour now lives, this officer, too, shall live again. Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

December 19, 2006

Emilio ~

Your family has been on my mind today, so I wanted to stop in and leave a reflection. I'm sure you are looking down on all of them, helping to ease their pain over the loss of Terry's dad. I realize that this is the 20 year anniversary of your passing, yet I can see by the recent reflections that your death is still so fresh for so many people who knew and loved you. We never really get over losing our beloved officers - we find a way to rebuild our lives, to continue on.....but the loss and grief will always be there. You have a beautiful family - you would be so very proud of your wife and children and all they have accomplished. I feel honored to have met them all during Police Week.

Thank you, Officer Miyares, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you continue to rest in eternal peace, forever safe in the arms of the angels.

Warmly ~
Carin E. Sollman
Wife of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

November 29, 2006

Today 11/22/06, there is going to air a show about your 'murder' is a new 'police show' about murder cases in our county; some of your c0-workers wanted to do it as a Tribute to your 20th e.o.w., our son and myself taped on Saturday; it was hard going back 20 yrs(not that we don't do it every day) but the questions hit home; I am anticipating watching the show, as I only know more or less what is going to be (is a re-enactment of your case), your partner Felix talking, Ralph, Ricky, and a few motor man's that participated. How I wish that we did not have to do this and that you were here with us, you would have been 47 yrs old and retired or almost; but this are only dreams and not having you in our lives for the last 20 yrs has been a nightmare. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I will be giving thanks for our time, our kids, our grandkids. We all be missing you, your dad, your grandma and my dad as this is the first year that he is not with us. Please, keep looking after our family and don't ever think that we have forgotten you...

love and miss you as always,

your wife, kids, grandkids and the rest of the family

terry

November 22, 2006

javier,jonathan,jovanny; we love you
my grampa police..

(Emilio, Javi typed this with my help...)

terry

Javier, Jonathan & Jovanny Cardoso
grankids

November 10, 2006

Carlos,I am glad that Emilio was your friend and that now you are part of our family, as always we would like to say thank you for been there for us, and not only us, but for other families of police officer killed in line of duty..

We love you

terry miyares

November 7, 2006

Emilio,

On Sunday I met with the love of your life Terry and a great man that has been there for her and the kids; Carlos. I can assure you that had you been alive today Carlos would have been your best friend. He genuinely loves Terry, Jessica, and Emilio Jr. and cares for them immensely. We met at All Angels Episcopal Church and prayed for you in rememberance. We then went to Vista Memorial where you are resting amongst family and brought you flowers and continued to reflect in rememberance. We then went to your home where we had a wonderful and warm gathering; we were able to reflect on what a special person you were; not just a great officer, but a great father, husband, and friend. Emilio, somehow everytime I reflect on you I have tears of pain that run down my cheeks. I want you to know that I spoke to my nephew Jason and I promise you that we are going to create a very special website for you; to remember you and your family in all aspects. We will continue to update the site as Jessica continues to expand the family in great numbers. She turned out awsome and has a husband that truly loves her alot. What can I say about Emilio Jr., he looks just like you, he has your exact personality, and has also turned out to be a great man. I attended with a woman I hope to spend the rest of my life with; I feel like you felt when you used to talk to me about Terry; I could see that you were in love with her by your sparkling eyes and your big smile. Emilio, I miss you incredibly and only pray to hang out with you again one day. I love you bro, and will continue to pray for you and your family. One more thing, please continue to watch over me as I do my job.

Officer Carlos Gutierrez
Key Biscayne Police Department / Friend

November 7, 2006

Thinking of you and your family this day. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Maryland Citizen

November 6, 2006

Officer Miyares,
your wife takes the time to leave comforting reflections for other fallen officers.I ask that Our Lord bless both you and her.

November 6, 2006

Always in our hearts.

eddie pineiro

November 6, 2006

Hi Emilio today is your 20 yrs EOW, we went to church yesterday and then we went home from the cemetery for refreshments and were joined by many family, friends and some of your co-workers..we had a peaceful time, looking at some of your pictures when we were young and talking about you and your 'jokes and that wonderful smile of yours. We miss you as always, but never forget.....

love

your wife, kids and grandkids

Terry Miyares

November 6, 2006

Hi Emilio, in a few days will be the 20th ann. of your end of watch..20 yrs that we don't see or hear you, but that you have always been with us, there is not a day that we don't think about you or talk about you; you still are a very important part of our daily life..The family is getting ready for Sunday as we and some of our friends and co-workers will be together to "celebrate" your life/....

Will let you know how it goes,

loving and missing you always....

terry miyares, wife

November 1, 2006

To Terry, Your husband was taken on the same date as my first grandchild. She died 11-06-2001. You are doing a wonderful job of sending words of love and encouragement to the other survivors. Keep up the good work.-JOANIE

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

October 28, 2006