The latest issue of "Cutting-Edge Conservatism" (Vol. 6, No. 4, dated 19 January 2010, is dedicated entirely to the late Dr. Thomas E. "Ted" Miller, Maj., USAF. Here's a sample of what I wrote about him:
The “Cutting-Edge Conservatism” newsletter was established as a living memorial to Dr. (Maj., USAF) Ted Miller (1959-2005), founder and first editor of the “Network of Patriots” newsletter. He left such a distinctive personal stamp on it that after his passing we came to the conclusion that it was best to retire that name and come up with something else.
But the “Network of Patriots” was more than just another conservative newsletter – it brought together men and women who are not ashamed to stand up for America. He may have left us nearly 5 years ago, but his love of country, willingness to fight for what is right, and commitment to the values that made the USA great lives on in our hearts, so he has achieved one form of immortality.
It is with the deepest regret that I met Ted only once, talked with him on the phone a few times, and usually communicated with him via e-mail. Serving as co-editors of the newsletter for a time was far from ideal, as I’m a great believer in unity of command and am truly amazed that our strong personalities did not clash very often.
Here are some things that I should have mentioned earlier about his achievements. One of the proudest moments of his life was when his daughter Ashley was accepted as a cadet at the Air Force Academy. At the funeral we were told that towards the end of his life he developed a DoD-mandated training program that was held up as a model for other service academies to follow! We heard about many other achievements; thus his passing was a great loss not only to his family, friends, and colleagues, but to the United States Air Force as well.
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