Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, June 13, 1963
Add to My HeroesGarland Matthew Miller
Trooper Garland Miller was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 168 (modern-day I-64) in York County, three miles west of Williamsburg.
The patrol car he was in skidded off of the roadway and struck a group of trees. He was training a newly hired trooper at the time of the crash.
Trooper Miller was a United States Army Military Police veteran and had served with the Virginia State Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, and parents.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsTrooper Miller,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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