TWINSBURG, Ohio — More than 13 years after he was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Glenwood Drive, fallen Twinsburg police officer Josh Miktarian will be honored by Saving A Hero's Place with an Honor Chair on Thursday morning.
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The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m., will stream live in the player above, as well as on WKYC's YouTube and Facebook pages.
Formed in 2013, Saving A Hero's Place seeks to honor fallen officers who are killed in the line of duty. Honor Chairs are presented each year and kept in the roll call room to honor the fallen officer.
"During Roll Call, not only are the activities and assignments read, but it gives a place for some healthy banter, kudos for previous actions, and a reminder that you are not alone once you do hit the streets," Saving A Hero's Place website reads. "When an Officer makes the ultimate sacrifice, his/her presence is missed. The Honor Chair is placed in the roll call room as a reminder that even though they are not there physically, the Officer will always be with you as you head out to the battles, carrying on the watch."
Miktarian was shot and killed during a traffic stop just after 2 a.m. on July 13, 2008. In 2010, Ashford L. Thompson, who was 23-years-old at the time of the shooting, was found guilty of aggravated murder with specifications that carried the death penalty, including purposely killing a police officer. Thompson remains on death row.
