Donald L. Miller, Don to his family and friends, spent his lifetime exploring the world around him. His journey carried him from his youth in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey to Germany and Vietnam, followed by Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, and, ultimately, Georgia. Humanitarian relief efforts took him to Africa in the 1980s. Yet no matter how far he traveled, Don remained deeply connected to home. Descended from generations of Americans, he possessed an abiding interest in the nation’s history and its majestic landscapes. He visited all 50 states, explored numerous national parks with his family and toured countless battlefields and war memorials. Those who knew Don will remember his natural leadership, his gift for storytelling, his integrity, his strong sense of duty, and his devotion to his granddaughters. Born August 14, 1943, Don was the eldest son of Harold and Jacqueline Miller. He graduated from New Oxford High School in 1961. Don then enlisted in the Army, where he served as a Specialist in the First Infantry Division during the Vietnam conflict. During his military service, Don learned the aircraft maintenance skills that laid the foundation for a decades-long, distinguished career in aviation, including work with Boeing, Eastern Airlines, and Northwest Airlines. He also served in various leadership roles with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Throughout it all, Don never lost his fascination with the places he…
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