Friday, August 4, 2017
My brothers and I knew Bob Miller our entire lives. My brother, Eric, coined the phrase, "Uncle Miller," when he was probably 3 years old, and I was 5. And at 50, I can only see him as my Uncle Miller. He was our uncle. He wrote a letter of recommendation that proved key to my getting into the US Air Force Academy. And he was there when I graduated...and when I became a Wing Commander 21 years after that. He was a mentor, a confidant, and an endless source of wisdom and good natured humor in good times​ and bad. My wife, daughter and I will miss his presence in our lives. He lived huge every day. So...as a former USAF pilot, I offer my Uncle Miller the classic pilot's send off: "Fair skies and tailwinds, Sir. I'll meet you at the Officers' Club when my mission is done. First round on me."
