MILLER WAYNE C

WO1 Wayne C. Miller was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/28/2016 at the age of 69.5
Milford, NJ
Flight Classes 67-1 and 66-23
Date of Birth 07/13/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/7/17 CAV in 67-68
Call sign in Vietnam RUTHLESS RED 17
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More detail on this person: Wayne C. Miller, 69, of Milford, NJ, passed away in his son's arms at Hackensack University Medical Center on Jan. 28th 2016 after over a year's battle against AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). He was born on July 13th 1946 to the late Elizabeth Catherine O'Hara Miller and Wayne C. Miller in Conshohocken, PA. He leaves behind his wife Ellen, his two children, AJ and Travis Miller, his daughter-in-law Raime Miller, and his two grandchildren, Ellen Anna and Ryan Wayne. He also leaves behind 4 sisters, a brother and a huge community of people who love him and gave enormous support through his fight.

Wayne volunteered to join the Army in 1965, and trained with Flight Class 66-23/67-1 out of Fort Rucker, where he and some of his classmates started a band to play in the Officers Club in order to get out of KP duty. He was deployed to Vietnam in '67 and served with "A" Troop 7/17th Air Cavalry_ aka the Tornado Reds. He started out as a Lift helicopter pilot and later volunteered to become a Scout pilot. He performed the Air Cavalry Scout Mission above and beyond the call of duty. Such dedication to duty would be his guiding light for the rest of his life. He was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart. He became the Senior Vice Commander and a Life Member of Milford/Frenchtown VFW Post 7857. He was also a member of the Frenchtown/Milford American Legion Post 113.

Wayne was a musician, dynamic community leader and organizer, EMS and military helicopter pilot, Vietnam Veteran, painter, entrepreneur, fixed wing pilot, writer, film producer, builder, visionary_ etc. Wayne was always committed to the intelligent and intentional development and beautification of his environments. He was an inspiration to his family and friends. He is leaving behind a legacy of community activism and pride. To paraphrase a quote I keep hearing from his buddies_. "He was just such a fun time. You always knew that when you were with Wayne, you were going to get into something great!"

To the Men and Women of the Flight Class 66-23/67-1 Family:

Thank you all for the amazing support you provide each other and extend to the families of your Flight Class. My father was very proud of his training and service with you, and I would really like to extend a heartfelt invitation for any of you who feel moved to consider making the trip out to make the Memorial Celebration for Wayne Miller in Erwinna, PA. Even if you did not know Wayne well, his Memorial is also a Tribute to all of you. We are grateful. Read through the obituary and the Celebration Event information is at the bottom. If anyone is interested in coming, please let me know, and I will help you figure it all out.

You can go onto Facebook and look up the Wayne C. Miller Memorial Celebration event: https://www.facebook.com/events/17118199024338 61/

You can also find and friend me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJ.Miller.Fit2Byou

From: AJ Miller - daughter

Obituary: Wayne C. Miller, 69, of Milford, NJ, passed away in his son's arms at Hackensack University Medical Center on Jan. 28th 2016 after over a year's battle against AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). He was born on July 13th 1946 to the late Elizabeth Catherine O'Hara Miller and Wayne C. Miller in Conshohocken, PA. He leaves behind his wife Ellen, his two children, AJ and Travis Miller, his daughter-in-law Raime Miller, and his two grandchildren, Ellen Anna and Ryan Wayne. He also leaves behind 4 sisters, a brother and a huge community of people who love him and gave enormous support through his fight.

Wayne volunteered to join the Army in 1965, and trained with Flight Class 66-23/67-1 out of Fort Rucker, where he and some of his classmates started a band to play in the Officers Club in order to get out of KP duty. He was deployed to Vietnam in '67 and served with "A" Troop 7/17th Air Cavalry_ aka the Tornado Reds. He started out as a Lift helicopter pilot and later volunteered to become a Scout pilot. He performed the Air Cavalry Scout Mission above and beyond the call of duty. Such dedication to duty would be his guiding light for the rest of his life. He was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart. He became the Senior Vice Commander and a Life Member of Milford/Frenchtown VFW Post 7857. He was also a member of the Frenchtown/Milford American Legion Post 113.

Wayne was a musician, dynamic community leader and organizer, EMS and military helicopter pilot, Vietnam Veteran, painter, entrepreneur, fixed wing pilot, writer, film producer, builder, visionary_ etc. Wayne was always committed to the intelligent and intentional development and beautification of his environments. He was an inspiration to his family and friends. He is leaving behind a legacy of community activism and pride. To paraphrase a quote I keep hearing from his buddies_. "He was just such a fun time. You always knew that when you were with Wayne, you were going to get into something great!"

The Wayne C. Miller Memorial Celebration will be held on May 7th 2016 at Van Sant Airport in Erwinna, PA. It will start at 4pm. This is a community celebration of Wayne Miller's life! If you were touched by Wayne or love his family and want to be there, you are invited! Wayne is done fighting. It will be a beautiful day of music and flight! 4pm - Dusk - Dave and Terri/Na'Bodach/Waterfront Blues/Ramblers; 6pm - Missing Man Formation Flyover/Memorial Salute; Dusk - Words and Music; There will be a Missing Man Formation flyover with vintage airplanes, there will be music, and we will have a beautiful "service" at dusk. BYOB and bring a big pot of something to eat to share _ we are all doing the catering_ Potluck style! Bring lawn chairs, beverages and your dancin' feet! Place: Van Sant Airport, 516 Cafferty Rd, Erwinna, PA 18920. Raindate: May 8th.

In lieu of flowers, we are collecting donations through the Milford Merchant Association to create The Wayne C. Miller Community Memorial. A beautiful memorial that will serve the vision and future of Milford, NJ. You can read more about Wayne and the Memorial Fund on the Crowd Rise link below.

You can send check donations to: The Milford Merchant Association, The Wayne C. Miller Memorial Fund, PO box 194, Milford, NJ 08848 Or you can donate online at: https://www.crowdrise.com/milfordmerchantassocia tion

God Bless

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