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Joshua Miktarian Obituary
Joshua T. Miktarian, 33, passed away July 13, 2008.
Born in Akron, Josh has lived in Tallmadge his entire life. Josh began his law enforcement career with the Uniontown Police Department and then accepted a position with the Twinsburg Police Department where he served the department as the second K-9 Officer with partner Bagio. After 11 years, Josh was proud to return to Uniontown Police Department as a part time police officer. He was excited to utilize Bagio with his department. Owner of Gionino's Pizzeria in Sagamore Hills.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Miktarian.
Josh is survived by his wife, Holly; daughter, Thea Faith; mother, Minda Barlow of Quebeck, Tenn.; sister, Veronica Justus of Sparta, Tenn.; brother, Paul Jr. of Sparta, Tenn.; uncle to Ali and Luke Justus of Sparta, Tenn.
Josh enjoyed his four dogs, referring to them as his children prior to Thea's arrival. His most beloved dog, K-9 Bagio was his best friend. He loved rocking out with his band Barium, riding motorcycles, tailgating with his RV "Wavy Mavis". He was an avid fan of all Cleveland sports teams and the Dallas Cowboys, attending many events. Josh was a fan of talk radio, concerts, and most of all socializing! Josh had too many friends to name and continued making friends wherever he went.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mt. Zion Circle in Oakwood Village with Rev. Kevin Maxey officiating. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call 1 to 4 and 6 until 8 P.M. Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle). Memorial donations may be made to the Twinsburg Police Association, Josh Miktarian Fund at any Fifth Third Bank or the Twinsburg Police Department.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Miktarian
linda Harrah
July 14, 2013
Josh Always remembered and appreciated for the man you were, and in keeping us safe
You live on in our hearts, and I think of Mindy, Holly, Thea and families always
Minda Miktarian/Barlow
January 15, 2013
The pain does not get easier. I hurt so bad inside..my son, my son. I think of Josh the minute I wake. my Josh Your still a young boy to me. Before I close my eyes at night its Josh. A Mothers love is so deep.It never fades., He Is my baby. He was becoming a family man. We were becoming a family again. Those dreams are gone. My dreams are gone. My sunshine is gone. Only darkness is here . I miss my other love ones. I miss my boy. I love you Son. love Mom
Linda Harrah
January 13, 2013
Mindy,I know you miss Josh.He is always remembered and is in our hearts!! I Was thinking also about your dad, I couldn't remember what date he passed away, but thought it was around this time. Sunday the 6th was 7 years that Ron died. I think of them all, and the way it used to be, the precious memories live on!! Love you Linda
Minda Miktarian-Barlow
January 12, 2013
I miss my son so very much.. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of Josh. My light is gone
Amanda Mihiylov
December 29, 2012
You were always such a great guy! You were always one of the nicest people at Tallmadge! I'm sorry that your life was taken way too early. My heart still goes out to your family.
Fotis Diamantopoulos
June 14, 2011
REST IN PEACE JOSH.....
T Gage
April 24, 2011
Even as time presses ever onward, we want you to know Mrs. Miktarian that you are an awesome lady, mom and Officer of the law. I am so moved when I see you in the news with your head held high. Keep up the fine work and know that you are still in our prayers. We will always remember the sacrifice your family made to keep us safe her in Twinsburg. My daughter still has the card Officer Josh gave her of Bajio when she was in grade school. She is now in grade 7 and still remembers. Thank you and keep in mind the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29
June 25, 2010
Rest in Peace Josh. You are truly a hero that will never be forgotten. To his family, thanks for your sacrifice. You are an inspiration to us all. God Bless You.
Carol Brown
June 3, 2010
REST IN PEACE JOSHUA
Gary Cox
October 16, 2009
I never met Josh but as a fellow musician it saddens me to the core to hear what happened to him. I only hope the years of sorrow felt by his family will one day turn to smiles when they think of him.
How horribly sad.
Gary Cox
Artful Dodger
PAULA, ED, JASON, & MATT DOTSON
July 13, 2009
Remembering you Josh & your dear family on this day, July 13th, the first anniversay of your slaying. I'm sorry that we couldn't make it to the memorial tonight, but we were at the hospital, keeping our own vigil at Matt's bedside in the ICU. Believe me, if Matt could have gone tonight, he would have, just like he attended last years events. God bless you Holly & Thea & keep you safe. And please to all that may read this, remember my son Matthew in your prayers for his healing after a motorcycle accident. Thank you. God bless & keep you. The Dotson Family; Paula, Ed, Jason & Matthew. (formerly of Tallmadge & now of Akron)
Sarah and Oliver Mc Cambridge
July 13, 2009
We are thinking of you Holly and Thea you are both in our heart and our prayers..
Linda Harrah
July 11, 2009
In Dedication to Josh, always remembered!! You are in our hearts and in our Thoughts!! You had such quality in the short quantity of your life!! As you look to the light, you become part of the light,
To all our famiy, friends, and Fellow officers, I love you and wish you God's Blessings
Aunt Linda
Jonathan Williams
July 10, 2009
I can't believe its been almost a year since you were taken from us. I think about you daily and will never forget our great times as friends and bandmates. Missing you always, Jonathan
June 21, 2009
I love you man, Happy Father's Day, Your brother, Paul
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day Joshua, I love you..Mom
La'Porsha Lewis
June 13, 2009
Holly and Thea im stoppin by to share my deepist sympathy to u. I'm sorry for your lost....your always in my prayers!!
Love Porsha,Ta'Naysha&Ta'Shunae
Sgt. Scott Rousseau
April 19, 2009
I will be riding for Josh, in this years Police Unity Tour. I would like to know if any friends or family will be at the wall or candle light vigil. [email protected]
Jeremy Cantelli
April 16, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the family and we honor the name Joshua T. Miktarian for your service and life.
Yours Very Sincerely,
J. Cantelli
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Honor Guard
J Exley
March 15, 2009
Josh is weighing heavy on my heart today. Thinking of you Josh, and praying for Holly, Thea and everyone else in Ohio...I've read some entries in this guestbook, and it's amazing that comments and love are being sent from all over the USA... Never Forgotten Josh! Holly, I miss and love ya!
Kristen
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Josh!!!
Linda Harrah
December 24, 2008
Thinking of all families, Holly, Thea,
Mindy,Steve, Veronica, Paul, James,
Florence, Zobby @ others
Josh is remembered for his life and sacrifice. I'm thinking of all this Christmas. May God watch over you each.
Love,
Aunt Linda
sheila palmer
December 15, 2008
Veronica, I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts daily. I hope you are doing well, especially around the holidays. thinking of you.
sheila palmer
Matt Mikhitarian
December 15, 2008
Miktarian Family, When I saw the profile of Joshua on AMW this past saturday, I was immediately drawn by the last name and can't help but believe we are related somewhere down the line. Regardless, my heart hurts for your loss of a son, husband, and father. My prayers are with you all.
Carrie Williams
December 8, 2008
Josh you are deeply missed! so many wonderful people of the community have reached out and done wonderful things for your family. every time I see Thea she is the spitting image of you. I really miss my grandpa patches :). know your Barium family will always look out for HOlly and Thea! And know she will know her father! Miss and love you Bro!
Kim Diamond-Roman
October 17, 2008
Im trying to make you proud brother...In 11 days we are doing a show at House of Blues in your honor...This is the only way I felt I could say goodbye...I will miss you Meat Tray...and I think about you keep watch over us all...and we love you...god bless you rockstar...
Katie
September 27, 2008
Happy Birthday Josh!! We love and miss you!!! We will celebrate your special day tonight!! :)
Kristen Spencer
September 26, 2008
Just know that you are my hero, and I love and miss you!! Always remembered, never forgotten.
Terry Wain
September 1, 2008
Josh,
You are missed greatly, may you rest in peace. Your Brothers and Sisters in Blue have it from here, and trust us, Thea will know her daddy, we will make sure of that! Miss ya Bro.....
Candy & Tom Lorkowski
August 27, 2008
Please know you are in our daily prayers. My brother was a deputy sheriff and asst. district attorney before he died.
Heather Read
August 26, 2008
We love you Josh and may god watch over you now the way you watched over us. God Bless you and your family. You will always be remembered as a great friend and a true Hero. Every memory I have of you will always bring a smile to my face. I can close my eyes and see you playing on the stage. Miss you
David Pettit
August 21, 2008
Paul I'm so sorry for your losing a great son and even though I never met him and really enjoyed working with you at the bar every so often on the night shift.
TaJuane Nixon
August 19, 2008
With much love and sorrow. It broke my heart to hear of this news. I have known Paul Jr. as a teenager and of course came into contact with Josh, who was always into something whether it be sports or a social affair. Though I have not had contact with Paul Jr. in ages, there are somethings and people that you just don't forget and who will be embedded in one's heart forever. Best wishes to family.
helen butz
August 12, 2008
theres an angel underneath that sombraro.
Sherrie
August 11, 2008
No Thank YOU Holly,Bagio for keeping us safe
Holly Miktarian
August 10, 2008
Thank you for all the wonderful messages. They truelly are appreciated.
We Love you Josh forever!! XOXOX
Love, Holly & Thea
Sherrie
August 9, 2008
A Very Barium Tribute in Honor of Josh Miktarian
A "Very Barium" Production is proud to present a Tribute Benefit for Josh Miktarian is official. This will be a non-profit Benefit and all proceeds will go to Holly and Thea. We are greatful for all the donations coming our way to raffle off at the show. Anyone who is willing to make donations are much appreciated. This will be a great way to remember Josh and honor his family as well. This will be Barium's last show and will retire the name. Josh was a great friend, husband ,father, son, brother, uncle and police officer and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Please repost and pass this on as much as possible to help get the word out!
A big thank you to all who have been pulling and trying to help us out with this event!
Place: Akron Civic Theater
When: September 13, 2008
Time: 6:30
Bands : Cyde Lower GI Drop Gun Barium
Tickets: $15 - not sure of ticket sales start date.
Taryn (Butenschoen) Ferch
August 7, 2008
I just heard the news and I'm very sorry for your loss, Miktarian family. I too am a THS '93 grad. Although I hadn't seen Josh since HS, he was a really great person who touched a lot of lives.
Richard Cola
August 5, 2008
To Holly, Thea and the family,
Thank you for all you did to serve the city of Twinsburg. Josh was a gift to all of us and we will miss him. He has been around the area and we have seen him at the open houses at the poice station, when we had other officers putting car seats in for our children, and around the city. We will miss him and want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Jesus died for Josh and with that precious gift Josh is resting with him peacefully looking down on all of you. Josh sacraficed himself for the city that night because any individual could have been the victim. Without his heroics and courage, more harm could have come to others. May you feel blessed as a family to have had the opportunity to live with a man who gave to all of you and to his community all he had to give. The greatest gift a man can give is to lay down his life for his friends. John 15
Josh did that and we in Twinsburg are forever grateful for his sacrafice and protection and love for his community. Thank you Josh. May God bless you with all the graces of eternal life. Holly and Thea may the comfort and strength of the suffering Jesus be with you and may you find joy in the ressurection Josh is experiencing today. God bles you all.
Ed, Laura, Brian and Scott Shields
August 4, 2008
To all who knew and loved Josh: We only found out about Josh's murder when we came to this year's Twins Days Festival. We have been coming to Twinsburg for 17 years and have always appreciated the friendly and helpful people and police officers we have met. We are truly sorry for your tragic and needless loss.
sabrina miller
August 2, 2008
Mindy,
There are no words to say and nothing that i can do to make you feel any better. I wish i could change things for you but i can't. I will always be here for you. Know that i love you and pray for you daily.
helen Butz (McDaniel)
August 2, 2008
hi mrs. Barlow i wanted to say thanks for the pictures. Your son has gone to join a host of angels to wait forall of you., and to prepare a place for all of you. im sorry i didnt get to give you a hug but in respecting the families privacy we all stood on the sidelines and our hearts broke for you. i used to play at your house when i was younger and josh must have been (if my math is correct) 7 years old. "wonnie" thats what he called veronica. what a cute kid and a wonderful man. My prayers are with you always.
mindy barlow
August 1, 2008
Heres another picture I thought you may enjoy
Bagio
August 1, 2008
CINDY ABEL
August 1, 2008
To Joshua,s Family. We don,t know each other and I have written my condolences once in your guest book, but I can,t stop thinking about your loss and pain.I can honestly say I know how you feel, I too have lost my husband of forty years five months ago. You feel lonely, lost, empty, like their,s something missing and their is, it,s your soulmate,your loved one,your other half. With God,s help and Thea and your family you will get throught this terriable ordeal, it will take time,but we have to be strong and have Faith in God above. I have my family and five grandchildren helping me to get throught this hard time, and your precious little daughter Thea and family and friends will help you. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND PLEASE STAY STRONG
Sherrie
July 31, 2008
send condolences to: condolences@..., or; c/o City of
Twinsburg, 10075 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Donations can be made at any 5th/3rd Bank location, care of the
Twinsburg Police Association.
Matthew and Nichol Mikolay
July 31, 2008
To The Miktarian Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry that you are experiencing the pain and loss of Josh.
To Bagio, We are sorry that your partner was taken. God Bless you always.
To my fallen brother, Your WATCH HAS ENDED MUCH TOO SOON.
Judgement day will come.
Look down upon your family, friends and fellow police officers and take care of them.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
Mindy Barlow
July 31, 2008
HI
This is Josh's Mom. These messages mean so much to me...I am going to send pictures of Josh..My love goes out to all of you..Mindy Josh's Mom
Erica White
July 31, 2008
You don't know me but, My family is Ohio Residents and I want to share my deepest sympathy for you and your family for your loss. I also would like to let you know that I give great thanks for his protection that he has provided to the community of Ohio.
Shelly & Charlie Ley
July 29, 2008
Holly and Thea...We were so sorry to hear about Josh. I couldn't believe it when Carrie called me. I'm sorry we couldn't make it to the funeral. I will be there for the "Very Barium Production" at the Akron Civic Theater as I am flying in from FL for the show. I feel blessed to have known Josh and then having met you. OK Josh...I forgive you for misspelling my name on the Barium CD :) Josh will be missed...but the good memories will live on! All our thoughts and prayers. One of the original Barium Band Aids-Shelly
Abate & Parsons Family
July 29, 2008
I just want to send my prayers to the family of joshua.. It was very hard to hear this news , when it was so close to home.. It is still unbelievable to even think about..Holly you and your daughter are in our prayers thru this hard time.. You have alot of support and love out there..
CINDY ABEL
July 29, 2008
I,m so sorry for your loss MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS ARMS.
THE ABEL,S FAMILY
July 29, 2008
May the love of your friends and family carry you through this time of need.Just know that your husband JOSHUA T. MIKTARIAN is watching over you and your daughter morning, noon and night. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Darlene Attalla
July 29, 2008
To the family of "Joshua T. Miktarian,"
It is so very difficult to find the right
words to say during such an extremely
devastating and sorrowful, tragic time.
I can only tell you my heart feels your
pain and tremendous loss. I pray that
our Heavenly Father and His Only Begotten Son, Jesus, will comfort and
give you the strength to endure what
you are going through now and, the days
ahead. May your precious infant, "Thea"
get to know her Daddy through your love
and the inspiring legacy he has left with
you, his loving wife and Mother of "Thea."
This I pray. Amen.
May "Joshua T. Miktarian" rest in peace.
With deepest heartfelt
sympathy and hugs,
Darlene Attalla
Sally (Tavanello) Perry
July 26, 2008
Mindy,
It's been a very long time since we worked together at Akron General in the Cardiac Function Dept. But I had so much fun with you and have thought of you often over the years. Your kids must have been very young then - it was around 1989-1991. I cannot imagine the magnitude of your loss. I wish I could say it will get easier with time, but the loss of a child, no matter what age, stays with you. I hope you have many loving and supportive people around you to help you through the difficult days ahead. I promise you will find light again. I have a 12-year-old daughter now, and she is my world. I wish you all the best, dear Mindy, and your family as well.
Brian & Karen Patrick
July 26, 2008
To The Miktarian Family,
I knew Josh many years ago, always with a smile on his face, always warm and friendly to anyone he meets, He will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers go out your family. God Bless
Emily Miracle
July 26, 2008
No one will ever understand the volume of your loss. I lost my husband alomost 2 years ago. It was in the media. Just remember the good die young. No justification by any means, just a piece of mind. I have little ones also and all I can do is think about is you, it so reminds me of what I went through, the wife left behind. God Bless your every move. Its not easy. If you every need anything, and I know alot of people say that now, but they will never understand a loss like we have had as young widows. Live for your baby.
Patrick Rose
July 25, 2008
FROM YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT REST IN PEACE.
Jen
July 25, 2008
My father and brother are both police officers and worry about them every day. May God give you and your family strength to get through these hard times. Our prayers are with you.
SHERYL BODNAR
July 24, 2008
MAY GOD PROTECT YOU THOUGH ALL YOUR TRYING TIMES
Burns Family
July 24, 2008
From one law enforcement family to another, you have our deepest sympathies. You will be included in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry
July 24, 2008
Dear Holly....
I don't know you, and I didn't know your husband, but my heart goes out to you and I pray for your strength to get through the difficult times ahead. I've been there...4 years ago...it's hard, it's horrible, it's unfair...but little Thea will give you reason to go on! My daughter was my inspiration during our loss, and your daughter will give you the hope and strength you need. And you have an awesome support system.
Be safe and cherish your memories.
SLM
July 24, 2008
Holly, Baby Thea, & the Miktarian Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I did not have the pleasure of ever knowing Josh , however, I feel that I have come to know just a small piece of him in these past days.
As a wife and mother of 2 small daughters myself, I can not begin to fathom the pain that you are going through. This tragedy has touched the souls of so many in our communities, including my own.
Holly, my heart breaks for you and baby Thea. Josh leaves an enormous part of himself in your little girl. He will ALWAYS be with the both of you, looking over you from above. I pray that you find peace and comfort in your memories of Josh.
God Bless the both of you and the entire Miktarian family. Godspeed Josh! May you rest in peace.
Jo Anne & Robert Zarle
July 23, 2008
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God Bless you.
We knew Josh from Gionio's Pizza in Sagamore. I had breast cancer in 2007. Josh would always ask how I was feeling and would encourage me (especially when going through the chemo) when I picked up the pizza. He was a special young man and I will never forget him!!
My husband retired in 1990 after thirty years with the Summit County Sheriff's Dept. We are family.
Love and prayers,
July 23, 2008
I did not know Josh, but I was truly touched by this story. Reading about the funeral made me cry. God Bless Josh, his family, friends and coworkers.
christy
July 23, 2008
Words cannot express the sadness we all feel from the loss of such an officer and human being. God bless you Thea and Holly. Bagio you were a good partner to josh. keep in rememberance that he went to prepare for your joyfull reunion in heaven. god bless.
kyle and Josh newyears 2001
July 22, 2008
me, Bridget, Keal, Donna, Josh, and some other guy at Nautica for Iron Maiden concert
July 22, 2008
Melissa Severn
July 22, 2008
Kyle, Bridett, and I will all miss hanging out with you. We will always remember all the fun times we had together. We will never forget you and what a great person you were. We always had lots of fun. I remember the first time I met you at Peabody's. I had just moved to Cleveland. You, Bridget, and BJ all made me feel at home and not as homesick. Little did I know at that time all the good things to come and all the fun we all would have together. You will always be in our thoughts.
The Mcknight Family
July 22, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the Miktarian family at your time of loss may God be with you
R. C.
July 22, 2008
Holly, Thea and Bajio. I suppose nobody will ever understand why such a tragic event happened. No words are comfort enough. The pain feels as it may go on forever. I know that is how I felt when someone was ripped from life. The pain I felt was so deep I could barely handle the amount of pain I felt. I remember some1 saying time heals all wounds. I was thinking, "No time gives the mind time to accept situations/tragic events to beyond our control." I never met Josh, but I am happy to hear he was here for a while. He will always be with you Holly and your daughter. All of you have been in my thoughts and prayers.
RC
Ken & Diane Fejes
July 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jacquelyn Young
July 22, 2008
I can't even begin to tell you how the death of Josh has touched the depths of my heart and soul.
I never knew Josh, unfortunately, but after all the new coverage I feel like I know your whole family.
Josh inspired so many people with his love for life and his love for people. He has inspired me to get back into law enforcement to help try to make this world a better place.
Holly, I can't imagine what you are going to go through in the next, days, weeks and months. It's going to be hard, but your love for Josh, and the love he had for you and Thea will get you through. I only wish there were something more that I could do for you and your family. My heart just aches for you.
Please find comfort in the fact that Josh made an amazing impact on everyone's life that he touched, and he still is, and will continue to from above.
You, Thea, and your entire family will stay in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I know it's hard to see now, but the Great God above only takes the best, and that's exactly what Josh was, The Absolute Best.
God Bless.
Beverly Sancic
July 22, 2008
I didn't know Joshua personally, but I can tell he followed the family traditions of being a super nice person who loved to serve his community and be a mentor and friend to all. He had a plan when he came to earth to do God's work here. If we had only known how short his life here would have been, there would have been a kinder word spoken, an extra hug or kiss, more loving gestures made while he was here. I am sure that one of his missions on earth was to help others do a better job, make better choices, help others more. He leaves this legacy now for all of us to carry on this mission. He died, like Christ to make us better people on earth. Only a few of us get this privilege from God, to leave such a legacy. There is little sense to be made of what the family has had to indure during such a lose. To us left behind, it is hard for to see the why. All that can be done is to look to God and know that he took Josh for a good reason and that both of them will be looking down on his family left behind. Having been in a Police and Fire extended family as a dispatcher, I can only image your greif. I know that every day I was on duty, I hoped that everyone of the officers were safe on all their calls. I don't know what I would have done if something had happened to any of them, they were family. God bless you all and I will keep you in my prayers.
Phil Dent
July 22, 2008
Praying for the Miktarian family didnt know him personally but a very tragic and uncalled for event.
Gloria and Jim Morrison
July 22, 2008
Josh will be truly missed. He was loved and admired by so many. May God and his Angels continue to watch over you, bless you and keep you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Holly, Thea and the Miktarian family.
Police Officers Daughter and a Police Officers Step Son
July 22, 2008
My family and I will pray for the safety and security of your wife and child. You have been an inspiration to many, thank you.
Scott Hernandez
July 22, 2008
To the many friends and family of Josh, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you...
Nina Mytrohovich
July 21, 2008
Sorry for your loss .I will keep you in my heart and prayer.
Chris Adams
July 21, 2008
I never had the privilege of meeting Josh or any member of his family for that matter, but after reading and listening about this senseless tragedy I felt overwhelmed with feelings ranging from anger to loss to pride. I am angered that such a senseless act can change the lives of so many so quickly. Even though I didn’t know Josh, I am certain that the world has lost a very good and positive person and after witnessing the support and outreach of the community I’ve never been so proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio. The one thing I can’t do is imagine the emptiness that the Miktarian family is experiencing. I wish them well and hope that in time they will again find some comfort in family, friends, and the memories they will always have of Josh.
THS grad and law enforcement family
July 21, 2008
Thoughts and prayers to your family. May the good Lord comfort you. Know that the extended police family mourns with you. Peace be with you.
chris kraven
July 21, 2008
Holly as a wife and mother to a police officer, my heatfelt sympathy go out to you and Thea.
Please remember your police family in Oakwood supports you one hundred percent. Chris Kraven
J. Murray
July 21, 2008
Holly & Thea: Most "sincere" sympathy goes out to the entire family, at this difficult time.. . An extra oridinary person, Josh was! All the publicity shows what a GREAT person Josh was and has touched the hearts of strangers, such as myself. I hope with time, your heart will mend ...You can look back and be exceptionally PROUD that you were a part of Josh's life. What a remarkable person....How aweful that life can be so unfair to the best of people. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!
Mary & Larry Bangtson
July 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Donna Hall
July 21, 2008
Minda i was so sorry about your loss.I tried to come to calling hours but too crowded. If u would like to talk please call Donna @ 330 773 4885
Laurie Misch
July 21, 2008
To Holly, Thea and Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Josh and this senseless tragedy. I went to high school with Josh...though I didn't know him well, I remember him as someone who always had such a contagious smile on his face. I am praying for your family and hoping that God will help you through this. I haven't seen Josh in 17 years, but it is clear that he grew up to be a respected police officer, loving husband, and devoted father. God bless.
Laurie (Spearing) Misch
Jill (Learn) Stoll
July 21, 2008
Zavin,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew. He was so young and had such a promising life ahead of him. Please accept my condolences at this sad time.
July 21, 2008
I didn't know Josh personally but would drive past his home when driving around Tallmadge. How weird it will be to not see his police car there anymore.
My thoughts are with Holly, Thea, Bagio and the entire Miktarian family.
Millie Ware & Stephanie (Ware) Ballard, THS '76
July 21, 2008
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer
July 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Miktarian family and friends. May God bless you and help guide you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
The John Kalavsky Family,Police Chief, The Cleveland Clinic
July 21, 2008
To The Miktarian Family,
As the wife of a Police Officer who has dedicated 36 years to this calling, my heart breaks for you all. This is the one nightmare no one wants to face. Please know, you are all wrapped in the comfort and love of the entire community, Josh's BROTHERS IN BLUE and God's graces.
Draw your strength from knowing he was doing what he had been chosen to do and he did his job with pride and honor!
God bless your family.
Bobbie McDaniel
July 21, 2008
Words can never express how saddened I am to hear about Josh. I had the pleasure of meeting you in labor and delivery for Thea's birth. Just know that I am thinking of you and may God keep and comfort you now and always. Bobbie McDaniel, L&D AGMC
L HAYES
July 21, 2008
WHEN I SEE HOW MY TWO YEAR OLD GRANDAUGHTER ADORES HER FATHER (MY SON. WHO IS ALSO A POLICE OFFICER) IT BREAKS MY HEART THAT THEA WILL HAVE TO MISS THAT. YOU ALL HAVE MY VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. INCLUDING BAGIO. AND ESPECIALLY TO JOSH'S MOTHER - FROM A FELLOW POLICE OFFICER'S MOTHER...
Wayne County, OH
July 20, 2008
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Josh. As a sibling to three police officers, and a cousin to a firefighter and two police officers, I understand the sense of worry. I can't imagine your pain, but can offer my prayers. God will watch over you all, and rest assured that your brothers and sisters in blue will take care of all of you, especially Holly and Thea. God needed an angel in blue and he found the best one.
karen kalin
July 20, 2008
i am SO heart broke by what had happened to josh. i knew josh and holly. i worked in oakwood and knew holly from stopping in to my work to eat. And i have known josh since 2002 from his band and seeing him out. holly, i am so sorry for your loss. he was a great husband, father, and mostly a great friend. he will be missed dearly. he is such a hero and will be remembered forever! my prayers go out to you and your family. i love you guys. R.I.P josh
Joe & Melissa
July 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I knew Josh along time ago and he was a Great guy! He's a hero to all of us!
Mary Lou Inman
July 20, 2008
I am very saddened to hear of the news of Josh. You don't know me but I pass by your home everyday when I go to and from work. Often I would see the squad car sitting there and say a prayer for God to keep the family in His care. I guess that the journey that God had for Josh was finished. I am very sorry that a wife has to go on without her husband and your little girl has to grow up not knowing her Daddy. Please be assured that nothing happens in this world that God does not allow. I will continue to pray for you and your daughter. May God Bless you and help you go on with this adjustment you have to face in your life.
In Christ
Katie Miktarian-Thompson
July 20, 2008
You will be forever remembered Josh. We love you so much.
Andy Kerscher & Tara (Kulesza) Kerscher
July 20, 2008
We are so sad to hear about Josh. We both went to school with him and remember him as such a nice guy- really just a great human being. And so funny too! Hopefully you will find peace knowing that so many people were touched by Josh.
Chris & Melissa Herlinger
July 20, 2008
Our deepest sympathies from fellow police officers...
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