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Senator John Miller

Newport News, Virginia

1947 - 2016

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Senator John MillerNewport News - Senator John Miller, 68, passed away on Monday April 4, 2016. A lifelong public servant and advocate for children and education, John was also a much loved husband, father, and grandfather who left an indelible footprint on this earth.Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, John...

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So many memories of our days at WVEC TV. John is still with us in all those stories and adventures we shared. Best wishes to all his friends and family.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We miss Sen. Miller very much. Take care.

We were just talking about John recently! I recalled the first time I met him. He was still in broadcasting and he and his colleagues were doing a remote from McDonald's Nursery when it was still in Hampton. They all sat on an elevated dais and ask I walked by, trying not to make eye contact, John stood up and extended his hand saying, "Hi! My name is John Miller. What's yours?" I was so impressed that he cared enough about me to greet me, I was immediately a devoted fan! I had never...

It's hard to believe it's been 3 years since your passing John. It has been interesting times to say the least. I'm sure you would have stood tall and performed the job you were elected to do which is to take care of your constituents. I'm sorry you missed your Cubs World Series victory.
Jamie

I have thought of John often, especially during all the recent political turmoil. He was above reproach, respectful, knowledgeable and so very kind. His passing left a big void that is hard to fill. I hope the example he set will inspire others to follow in his footsteps.

John was just the epitome of what a public servant should be! He was willing to compromise; deal; and make the hard decisions that he was elected to make. But so much more than that, he was a force of nature; one of the kindest people you would ever want to meet and no one loved his family and friends more than John. I was thinking about him just last week - what a void his passing left. But he is watching over us and we shall always cherish the time he gave to everyone.

I am so sorry for your loss. Sen Miller was a perfect example of what we wish for in the political world. What a wonderful role model! May it help in some small way to know that so many others share your sorrow. With sincerest sympathy.

I met John when he started to attend the Newport News City Democratic Committee.
He later made an attempt for the 94th House of Delegate seat.
Sometime later he went for the Virginia Senate seat, of which he succeeded.
About that time my situation was changing due to other outside developments which caused my departure from NN.
Although, the situation kept changing, I received more communication from John than I ever received from the actual elected officials within the district...

A honor meeting you <3