Mark Raymond Miller

I came across his writing and became a Fbk friend some years ago. I can't recollect. Something in his writing touched me. Today, I saw some reference to him and found out this news. I feel this.

Why did he die that early? Am a student of Sartre and Existentialism since my college days. It was a pleasant surprise that a man who was a nurse by vocation, administered a group about that philosophy. And he did it very well indeed. Having had 2 marriages, and having become father as early as at 22, he had perhaps seen enough in life and, in a subjective understanding of existentialism, seemed to have come to literally believe in "now and here": he stayed faithful to drugs for 15 years....

Wow, I did not know Mark or your family, but want to thank you so much for sharing his story. We have all been touched by drug use by someone we love, and have lost so many. I believe God has a special place for each and every one who has suffered with this affliction. Thank you, and God bless your amazing family.

I didn't know him but wanted to comment on how nicely written this one. May his loss touch others in hope for change.

Barb
Sorry I didn't get the chance to say goodbye earlier, but you were busy with those who care about you & your family...such outpouring of love & concern says so much about your family. I am so sorry for your loss & will keep you & your family in my prayers! God Bless You!

Dear Terry/Barb, Michelle/Mike, Matt, Greg, Logan and Forest,

The last time I saw Mark he cared for my mother when she was sick and dying from cancer. He was an excellent nurse. He put her at ease because they had known each other for a long time.

I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss.

Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers,

Gretchen (Gardner) Ross

My sister Deborah & I feel overcome with grief by the passing of our cousin Mark. We have the fondest memories: holding him as an infant, babysitting Mark & his brothers, playing at the old Wenona School playground. Mark was a beautiful child & brilliant, a deep thinker who engaged in serious conversation. He grew to be an equally handsome man and keen intellectual. We were so proud that he continued the family tradition to practice medicine as a Registered nurse. Too young you have left this...

I am sorry for your loss. I remember your family at Sunday dinners at your late Grandmother Lillian Miller's house. May they all rest in peace. from lupe jimenez castro, Jamie Jimenez's wife. Nancy Carol Miller was Jamie's Mother. They are both deceased now. It hurts and I miss those times Ms. Lillian would cook those great dinners. I wish your family peace and love.
LJC.

I can see Marky Sparky with his beautiful blue eyes and curly Blond hair. His big eyes were full of wonder as he interacted with us family members. I recall Mark and his cousin Christopher playing splash splash in the bathtub when they were just squirts. He will be missed. Aunt Patty