On Friday, April 10, 1908, city of Kent Marshal Harry Miller was shot and killed by three robbery suspects near Orillia when he tried to arrest them.
A posse was formed to search for the killers. They were all located and were captured after a gun battle. The three men were convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
In addition to maintaining the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, Behind the Badge Foundation
delivers critical support to surviving family members after a line of duty death - from grief
resources
to financial support.