Letters to the Editor - 6/19/2009
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Miller family extends thanks
Editor: We cannot express enough gratitude for the outpouring of love and overwhelming response to the tragic death of our loved one, Trooper Joshua Miller.
Words cannot begin to convey our appreciation for the support, cards, letters, food, donations and most importantly, for the love and comforting arms of everyone here at home and from across the United States. You cannot imagine how much this has helped to ease our grief.
Our heartfelt thank you is sent to everyone who assisted our family. Even the smallest gestures of kindness did not go unnoticed.
Special thanks to:
The Pennsylvania State Police family and their wives who came and stayed with us at our home and to each of you, from every barracks across the state, who came and held our hands, we are forever grateful and we know how much you are also hurting.
To the departmental and Troop N and Troop P command staffs for their personal comfort and support to our family; you are a true example of our fine organization. We also appreciate your commitment to ensure the well-being of not only the members of Troop N Swiftwater but all members affected.
To our extended law enforcement family who traveled across the United States to honor their brother, presented honorary flags and offered our family condolences, your loyalty will remain with us always.
To Tom and Eric Kukuchka, you were so wonderful to us and to Brad Shatinsky, thank you for holding us up. To all of our PSP family at the Swiftwater, Wyoming and Tunkhannock barracks, our hearts are forever with you.
To all the counselors and teachers who reached out to the girls and our family, your guidance was very helpful. To the Lake Winola Lioness, the comforting blankets you provided are beautiful. To the American Red Cross for helping bringing Josh's brother, Daniel, home and for the food provided during the viewing services; your compassion and comfort was unsurpassed. To the staff at the Pittston Area High School for opening your doors and providing exceptional service to our family; your generosity was a tribute to Josh's honor. To the Triton Hose Company in Tunkhannock for the wonderful meal, your gracious hospitality was appreciated.
To the members of the communities between Pittston and Lacey Street Cemetery, holding American flags and signs of support was so precious to our family.
Special thanks to the troopers and their wives who came to our house on Saturday to help the girls honor their father's birthday by releasing balloons and for your continued support on Sunday during Breana's birthday. Josh would be so proud of how his family is being so protected and loved.
THE JOSHUA MILLER FAMILY
PITTSTON TwP.
Affordable care vital
Editor: I was very pleased to read The Times-Tribune June 16 article about Sen. Bob Casey's position on national health insurance.
As one who has experienced raising a family with no or insufficient medical insurance, I have hoped for many years that every American could be sure of decent, affordable care. Any plan that provides that will be very welcome. If a government-run, single-payer plan can't be passed, please let us get the best plan possible. Thank you to Mr. Casey for his stand on this important issue.
RUTH WARBURTON
Clarks Summit
Conflicts of interest
Editor: The Supreme Court has wisely decided that elected judges must recuse themselves from cases involving entities they are invested in.
If that's the case, shouldn't congressmen and senators be legally held to the same rules? How can they create or vote on legislation involving industry and business they are invested in?
Blind trusts may be the answer, but they would need to be blind to the point of being a congressional mutual fund. Would that make for bigger government?
ED COLE
Clarks Summit
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