Virgil Miller Named 2025 Webb Grubb Police Officer Recognition Day Posthumous Honoree

BUCKHANNON, WV: On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the City of Buckhannon will hold its 8th annual Webb Grubb Police Officer Recognition Day at the Buckhannon Police Department. This year, the City will posthumously honor former Buckhannon Police Chief and Upshur County Sheriff Virgil Miller for his lifelong dedication to public service.

Chief Miller served as Chief of Police for the Buckhannon Police Department from 2001 to 2004 and held the position of Upshur County Sheriff for five terms: 1989–1996 (first and second terms), 2005–2012 (third and fourth terms), and 2021 until his “End of Watch” in 2023 during his fifth term.

The public is warmly invited to attend this ceremony. We especially welcome the family, friends, and admirers of Chief Miller and Officer Grubb, along with active and retired law enforcement officers, as we gather to honor Chief Miller’s enduring impact and commitment to our community.

As part of the ceremony, Chief Miller’s name will be added to the City’s “Wall of Blue,” joining past honorees including Officer Webb Grubb, Lieutenant Keith Rowan, Chief Fred Gaudet, Lieutenant Darrell Bennett, Sheriff David Coffman, Officer Buddy Ray Zickefoose, and Chief Chesley Mearns.

About Webb Grubb Police Officer Recognition Day:
Since 2017, the City of Buckhannon has dedicated the Wednesday of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival to honor law enforcement officers. The event was first named in tribute to Officer Wilbert H. “Webb” Grubb, with subsequent honorees recognized annually for their service and sacrifice.

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