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THOMAS J. MILLER "T.J."
T.J. Miller, 70, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017, at his home in McLean, VA. He was born in Sacramento, CA and spent his formative years in Tampa, FL. As a captain in the U.S. Army, he served two tours as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and his awards included the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He worked on Capitol Hill as an aide to Congressman Charles Bennett of Florida and, later, in the executive branch, as an assistant to the Secretary of the Navy. He spent many years in marketing, business development, and operations support for a number of corporations including General Dynamics, Network Equipment Technologies, and Unisys.He was a devoted husband to Diane Miller; and a loving father to Katherine Miller and Carter Miller (Julie). He loved his country and baseball, and valued competence, intelligence, humor, and kindness.A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA. A reception will immediately follow in Parents Hall at the church. Contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or McLean Little League, P.O. Box 222, McLean, VA 22101.
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David Hale
March 17, 2017
TJ Miller or TJ is one of those names that is forever etched into my mind. TJ's smile, his raspy and commanding voice, his wit, his ability to verbally spar with RD are all woven into many of my childhood memories. Dad and TJ shared a banter that I loved to sit and listen to. They both didn't suffer fools well, were always up for a good time, and both had myriad tales (many of them together) they would recount, stoking the awe of a young boy. TJ broke bread with the Hale's, attended sporting events of the Hale kids, sailed with Pops, and of course bought the infamous Atari 2600 for the Hale kids for Christmas in 1982. And I would be remiss if I did not mention Da's and how great it was to have many lunches there with my father as an adult and hear him talk of how much business he and TJ conducted during their numerous lunches there over the years.
Maybe it was that he was a pilot (and a decorated one at that)maybe it was how he was wiredprobably a bit of both, but I was attracted to his confidence. It always seemed to me that he knew who the heck he was, where he was, and where he wanted to go. I love that.
As the years unfolded I saw less of TJ, but of course received occasional updates from RD. So, when I heard of TJ's ailment I had to visit him. He still had his wit and his distinct manner in which he spoke. Both visits were wonderful trips down memory lane. My father and TJ had their flaws, as we all do, but I'd give almost anything to sit and listen to them chew the fat just one more time. Thank you TJ. God bless, and please rest in peace.
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mike Kelley
March 15, 2017
TJ always had time to help and mentor all who asked.He shared his sucess with all. We all went to Da's to get guidance and support. He was a true hero and will be missed by all of us who loved and respected him.My sympathies to his family.
March 13, 2017
TJ I will carry on our message that we are right sized and those other guys are vertically challenged. I'll miss our lunches and our talks. You were always passionate about your family and your country. My sympathies to Diane and your family.
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