Both state troopers involved in a chase and deadly shoot-out in Monroe County Sunday night grew up in Pittston.

People who knew him said Trooper Joshua Miller will be dearly missed. He was a Pittston area native and father of three daughters.

His wife is a police communications officer at the state police barracks in Wyoming where the flag flies at half staff.

Family members said they can't believe it.

"One of the best guys I ever met, do anything for you, give the shirt off his back. Great father, great husband, just do anything for you. Outstanding man," said cousin James Miller.

Trooper Robert Lombardo was injured in the shoot-out that killed Miller. He is also a Pittston native and no stranger to tragedy himself.

His brother, John, was a firefighter in Pittston when he and another firefighter were killed fighting a blaze in 1993.

Trooper Lombardo was hospitalized but released Monday afternoon.

Trooper Miller made a final trip home Monday. A procession led him from Lehigh Valley Hospital to a funeral home in Pittston Township.

"It's hard for the girls, his three daughters. The youngest one is two, 13 and 16. Our hearts go out to them and the wife," said James Miller.

Trooper Miller has a brother currently serving in the military in Iraq. Officials are working on getting him home for the trooper's funeral which will likely be held at the Pittston Area High School auditorium.