Bucks For Bosco

This site was created to help the Zanesville Police Department K-9 unit, and the Brave officers shot in the line of duty on Aug. 23rd 2009. Officer Michael Schiele and his K-9 partner were both shot in the line of duty while trying to effect an arrest of a subject wanted on a warrant, as officer Schiele approached the suspect to effect the arrest the suspect started to fight Officer Schiele at this time Officer Schiele was able to hit the belt release to open the door and let Bosco his K-9 Partner Bosco out of the patrol vehicle, then the suspect pulled out a 9mm hand gun and opened fire on Bosco hitting him twice, as Bosco laid bleeding the suspect turned his gun on Officer Schiele and fired one shot hitting him as well. The suspect fled on foot as both Officers lay bleeding.

Though the suspect was caught and the events of that dreadful night are over for the community both officers are still trying to recover physically from the injuries they both sustained that night. This site was created to lend what support we can to both of our brave officers.

We will be using this as the central hub of all things Bosco. if you are having a fund raiser please fill out the events form to give us the information and we will post it here on the site release it to the media.

You can make donations directly from this web site to the fund, and we have tee shirts and other Bosco items that you can buy to show your support.

You can also make your donation Directly to the Zanesville Police Department by dropping it off or mailing it to;

Zanesville Police K-9 Unit
332 South Street
Zanesville, OH 43701

On Behalf of the Schiele Family we would like to thank all of you for all your help and support.

Hi All, I know it has been a while since my last post. Well the latest is about the same, Bosco is still undergoing his regular twice a week therapy every other week. He is doing Much better thanks to all of you, Michael and our family can not thank you all enough!

You really truly have save the life of one of our family members, like you that is how we see Bosco as one of our family members. One thing I have gotten a lot of email about is why is everything about Bosco, what about Michael?

Well that is really easy to explain. Michael like many in my family is kind of selfless he cares more about the people around him then he does about himself. When he was laying in the Hospital that dreadful night after just being shot, the only thing he kept asking is” where is Bosco?” “How is Bosco?” Knowing that I am a web designer as well as a former Police officer myself, I knew somewhat of how he felt.

Along with other members of the family I decided to make this site, to try and save Bosco, you see saving Bosco was the only think Michael wanted, He did not want a medal, even though they gave him one, He did not want his face up in lights and community recognition for putting his life on the line for everyone, with a lot of people calling him a local hero, even though that happened. The only thing Michael wanted is to go back to his life with the ones he knew and loved with him. And that is what we set out to do, even though it did not go back to the way it was the way it is now, is much better than it could have turned out.

As for Michael he is back to work protecting the Zanesville Community with his new partner Tino. Bosco is still living with his family and getting better everyday, thanks to  you.

So to all of you who heard the call and answered, We thank you!  and to all of you who wrote letters, cards, and emails, We thank you! And to all of you who asked “what about Michael?”, We thank you! and we hope you understand that what (We) bucksforbosco.com did what we did for Michael as well as Bosco.

I wish I could meet everyone of you, who helped us in our time of need, and thank you personally. I want you to know the support you gave us, will never be forgotten. As a result of what transpired that night, you were able to save Bosco’s life and raise awareness about the Zanesville Police Department K-9 Unit.

If you would like to help us make sure our K-9 Officers are protected, while they are out there protecting you and I. Please consider continuing your support of the Zanesville Police Department K-9 fund. You can donate via this site or by mailing or dropping off a donation of any amount to the Zanesville Police Department K-9 Unit.

Zanesville Police K-9 Unit
332 South Street
Zanesville, OH 43701

As always We all do appreciate your support!

Ryan

In January of 2009, Eddie Miller was living the American dream.  Two smart and beautiful children, a loving wife, nineteen successful years in law enforcement, life couldn’t have been better.  By the middle of January, all that began to change.  It started with bad headaches, vomiting, dizziness, cramps, chest pains and trouble breathing.  His doctor diagnosed flu but the medicine didn’t have any effect and the symptoms persisted.  He took some time off from work to recover, but the illness persisted.  By the morning of March 23, 2009, the life he and his family had built began to crumble like ashes in a stiff breeze.

Eddie collapsed while at work at the Sheriff’s office and was transported to the hospital.  He was released four days later on oxygen.  Within a week he’d been diagnosed with chemical asthma by a pulmonary specialist and ultimately ended up at the Cleveland Clinic were he was diagnosed with paralysis to the right vocal cord and right side of the upper airway.  Now he fights every day to breath.  Strong odors can trigger an attack, getting excited leaves him struggling to breath.  He can’t work, he can’t drive alone.  He can’t yell in happiness when one of his daughters brings home a good report card.  Then it gets worse.  Miller used up his sick time by the end of July 2009 and was paid by his accumulated vacation time until it ran out at the end of September.  His workers compensation claim has been denied and now his house is being foreclosed on.

Miller has been serving the community for almost twenty years.  He completed the police academy in 1990 with a commission from the Crooksville Police Department.  He served as a fulltime officer with CPD from February 1991 until he accepted a position with the Sheriff’s office in April 2000.  Totally devoted to law enforcement, over his career Eddie continued his education with classes in everything. Sexual assault and high-speed pursuit, interview, crime scene techniques, investigation and domestic violence are just a few of the classes he added to his skill set.  After joining the Sheriff’s office, he continued this trend and was certified in clan-lab detection and investigation.   In 2006, he was certified as a meth lab tech.   He applied every bit of knowledge he gained to his job, and has the closed case files to prove it.

In August 2008, working with other officers, informants and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) Miller seized at total of 8,300 marijuana plants from a residence.  A senior BCI agent told Miller that it was the bust of a lifetime and probably wouldn’t happen again.  However, in late September of 2008, Eddie again gained intelligence that served as the key for the discovery of over 6,000 marijuana plants just inside Muskingum County.  He was involved in over 200 meth lab investigations in fewer than three years.  Law enforcement was a lifestyle, not just a vocation to Eddie Miller.  He was a cop, even when he wasn’t on the clock.  A team player, Miller has letters of thanks and appreciation from the citizens he’s served as well as the officers he’s worked with.

On Saturday, March 6, 2010 beginning at noon, there will be benefit held for the Miller family at the New Lexington Eagles.  Children are welcome until 8:00 p.m.  Vibert Wisecarver will serve as DJ; Mike Dalrymple is sponsoring a cornhole tournament, there with a Chinese auction, live auction and photo opportunities with characters from Star Wars.  Hot shredded chicken, hot dogs, sloppy joes, coneys, chicken and noodles, taco in a bag and baked goods will be served throughout the day.  Proceeds from the event will help save the families home.  Anyone who would like to help with the event should contact Joyce at 342-1013, Patty at 342-2426, Eleanor at 342-2945 or Rodney at 982-2062.  Donations are being accepted by check made out to Ed or Jackie Miller and mailed in care of Patty Gray, Treasurer, P.O. Box 6, New Lexington, OH  43764.

Article written by Kathy Campbell for the Perry County Tribune.

Hi Folks, I wanted you all to know about another Police Officer who got injured in the line of duty. Deputy Ed Miller of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office has been off work for sometime now with breathing difficulties after investigating a meth lab where he inhaled something that has caused him severe breathing difficulties. It now looks like this injury will stay with Ed for the rest of his life. As a former officer who was injured in the line of duty I know how trying an on the job injury can be on you and your family. With that said let me tell the story. Ed who I consider a personal friend now finds himself in foreclosure on him home and that of his wife and two daughters. Due to him not being able to return to work. Ed has served Perry County as a law enforcement officer since 1991 many of you i am sure will know him if you saw him.

Ed and his family are in desperate need of our help. For those of you who will say well isn’t he getting paid by the BWC? No he isn’t they are now saying it is a pre-existing condition! I have know Ed for years , his breathing has always be fine. So you might ask, isn’t he on public assistance, yes he is and it is not enough, barely enough to keep the family in food and clothing. The thought of his two daughters not living in the home they have known since birth turns my stomach. This is a nice family and for such a terrible thing to happen to them is a true tragedy.

Please if you can help me help Ed and his family, no gift is to big or to small. Please tell everyone you know about this and about the benefit, we can use all the help we can get for these wonderful people.

Neighbors and Friends will be holding a benefit on Sat. March 6th from Noon to whenever at the New Lexington Eagles, everyone is welcome (children included till 8 p.m.).

Due to Ed’s breathing difficulties we ask that you please not wear any perfumes or hand lotions or hand sanitizers, I know this sound extreme but Ed has such a time just trying to breath we do not want to make it any worse form him. Ed and his family will be there for as long as Ed can handle it.

I would like to personally thank you in advance for any help you can bring to these great people and for all the support you have shown for my family.

Thank you,

Ryan Sharrer

If you are able to help please Make Checks payable to Ed or Jackie Miller and send a check or money order to;

C/O Patty Gray, Treasurer
P.O. Box 6
New Lexington, OH 43764

If you have any questions or would like to help with the benefit yo umay call any of the names or numbers listed here;

Joyce 740-342-1013
Patty 740-342-2426
Eleanor 740-342-2945
Rodney 740-982-2062