NewsNet5.comNews
House & HomeFoodTechHomeTown ExpertsLiving GreenReal EstateWEDDINGSDatingAutosTravel
PoliticsEntertainmentEducationLegal SearchEmploymentDealsHealth ExpertsHoliday GuideCleveland247Family


E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters
Related To Story

Public Encouraged To Gather For Officer's Funeral Procession

Procession For Officer Miktarian To Be Streamed On NewsNet5.com

POSTED: 5:24 pm EDT July 17, 2008
UPDATED: 5:45 pm EDT July 17, 2008

Family and friends are expected to gather Friday morning to pay their final respects to a Twinsburg police officer killed in the line of duty.

The funeral for Officer Joshua Miktarian will take place at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Oakwood Village.

Police will close the northbound lane of Route 91 for the funeral procession. Citizens are encouraged to gather alongside the road to honor Miktarian.

The procession will begin at the Donovan Funeral Home in Tallmadge, moving north on Route 91 to Ravenna Road in Twinsburg, and continuing to Broadway to Mt. Zion.

The procession is expected to arrive at the church around 9:30 a.m.

The service and the burial to follow are open to family and law enforcement only.

Friday morning's funeral procession will be streamed live on NewsNet5.com. Be sure to check back for complete coverage.

Miktarian was shot in the head four times during a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Police have arrested and charged 23-year-old Ashford Thompson in connection with the shooting.

The 33-year-old Miktarian is survived by his wife, Holly, and his 3-month-old daughter, Thea.





Links We Like
Sponsored Content
Herpes simplex is more common than you’d think. Learn to recognize the 5 types. More Details

A little short on space? Learn how to make the best of your limited square footage with these helpful tips to better small home style. More Details

In the workplace it’s the little things that get you noticed and help you stand out above the rest. Do these things and increase your chances for a promotion. More Details

Looking for a new car? Find your ride with the Model Showcase featuring all the new cars from top manufacturers. More Details

Don’t be left out. Make the switch to Digital TV.

Sponsored Links

Your Credit Report

FreeCreditReport.com Experts recommend checking your credit report regularly. See where your credit stands with a FREE credit report and score!

Diet & Fitness Tools

SparkPeople
Get in the competitive spirit and lose weight! SparkPeople is challenging cities across America to get fit and we want Cleveland to lead the charge! Go to SparkCleveland.com make it happen! Join Now.
SparkPeople

Sponsor

Desktop Alert

Desktop Alert
Download FREE Desktop Alert:
- Breaking News
- Severe Weather
Click here to download!

Premium Weather

Premium Weather
How will the weather affect you? Know for sure. Monitor storms, animate your forecast, create personal alerts! Try it now! or Log in here.


Find Local Businesses