Comments on: R.I.P. Bruce Miller http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/ Free Minds, Free Markets, Free Booze Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:15:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Rick http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-957 Rick Fri, 06 May 2005 13:18:28 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-957 I did not know Bruce long, but was impressed by the honesty and the strength of his convictions. So few of us stand up and speak out for what is right and wrong out there/here. In his own way, and within his own limitations, he was intellectually honest and forthtright. More than he won't be forgotten, he will be remembered for all this. May you all have a memorial "Bruce" moment when you think and speak out. The good news for him, he will not have to deal with the Bush League any more. I did not know Bruce long, but was impressed by the honesty and the strength of his convictions. So few of us stand up and speak out for what is right and wrong out there/here. In his own way, and within his own limitations, he was intellectually honest and forthtright. More than he won’t be forgotten, he will be remembered for all this. May you all have a memorial “Bruce” moment when you think and speak out.
The good news for him, he will not have to deal with the Bush League any more.

]]> By: Meghann http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-956 Meghann Tue, 03 May 2005 22:22:47 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-956 Bruce's memorial is this Saturday from 5pm - 8pm at the Veterans Hall on Willamette and 16th. Alas, SPJ is that same night in Seattle so I can't make it. But y'all should go, ya hear? Bruce’s memorial is this Saturday from 5pm - 8pm at the Veterans Hall on Willamette and 16th. Alas, SPJ is that same night in Seattle so I can’t make it. But y’all should go, ya hear?

]]> By: Scott http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-955 Scott Sun, 01 May 2005 05:04:13 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-955 All right Melissa, if it takes the mention of girls, then here is my toast to Bruce, all of the things I said in my last post, plus the "God I love Asian women" comment you insist is necessary. I thought a comment about Bruce would have been better without it, but whatever. God I do love Asis and Asian women. Where's my beer? All right Melissa, if it takes the mention of girls, then here is my toast to Bruce, all of the things I said in my last post, plus the “God I love Asian women” comment you insist is necessary. I thought a comment about Bruce would have been better without it, but whatever. God I do love Asis and Asian women. Where’s my beer?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-954 Melissa Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:57:18 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-954 I know that the above isn't really Scott because there was no mention of asian girlfriends-for-hire. I know that the above isn’t really Scott because there was no mention of asian girlfriends-for-hire.

]]> By: Scott http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-953 Scott Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:44:02 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-953 Bruce Miller. One of the few people from my memories at the UofO that are, mostly anyway, positive. He will be missed indeed. Not only was he banned, he actually had the courage, conviction and wherewithall to challenge it and compel the idiots in the ASUO to let him back in. You really should look that up. The old guy actually got a governor's order against the ASUO reversing their expulsion of him. I have a copy of it somehwere on my hard drive, but it's impressive. I will get a stone in memory of the man. Shalom. Bruce Miller. One of the few people from my memories at the UofO that are, mostly anyway, positive. He will be missed indeed. Not only was he banned, he actually had the courage, conviction and wherewithall to challenge it and compel the idiots in the ASUO to let him back in. You really should look that up. The old guy actually got a governor’s order against the ASUO reversing their expulsion of him. I have a copy of it somehwere on my hard drive, but it’s impressive. I will get a stone in memory of the man. Shalom.

]]> By: Timothy http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-952 Timothy Sat, 30 Apr 2005 13:40:58 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-952 Yeah, he would've. Yeah, he would’ve.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-951 Melissa Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:44:35 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-951 Is anyone organizing a memorial for Bruce on campus? I think he would have liked that. Is anyone organizing a memorial for Bruce on campus? I think he would have liked that.

]]> By: Dan Isaacson http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-950 Dan Isaacson Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:40:47 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-950 There are few who worked as hard for as many people as Bruce Miller did. Refusing to back down from injustice that he saw or excuses in budget cuts for education, he endeared himself to many in the community as a tireless advocate for education and students, myself included. While his efforts may have caused some to be turned off toward him, they cannot say that he did not push them to do what was right and what was just. There is no question that his support and presence will be missed in Lane County. The Greeks didn't write eulogies, they simply asked if the man had passion; there is no question that Bruce had that. -Dan There are few who worked as hard for as many people as Bruce Miller did. Refusing to back down from injustice that he saw or excuses in budget cuts for education, he endeared himself to many in the community as a tireless advocate for education and students, myself included. While his efforts may have caused some to be turned off toward him, they cannot say that he did not push them to do what was right and what was just. There is no question that his support and presence will be missed in Lane County.

The Greeks didn’t write eulogies, they simply asked if the man had passion; there is no question that Bruce had that.

-Dan

]]> By: Dan Isaacson http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-949 Dan Isaacson Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:37:52 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-949 This is info for Bruce Miller, Funeral Home in Seattle is Hills of Eternity Sunday May 1, 2005 2:00 PM Address is 520 W. Raye St. Seattle, Washington 98119 Phone 206-282-5500 This is info for Bruce Miller,

Funeral Home in Seattle is Hills of Eternity

Sunday May 1, 2005 2:00 PM

Address is 520 W. Raye St. Seattle, Washington 98119

Phone 206-282-5500

]]> By: Timothy http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-948 Timothy Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:45:53 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-948 Right, well, Shalom then. Right, well, Shalom then.

]]> By: Meghann http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-947 Meghann Thu, 28 Apr 2005 13:00:22 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-947 I heard it might not be here in town. Either way it's probably going to happen today or tomorrow, with Bruce being Jewish and all.... I heard it might not be here in town. Either way it’s probably going to happen today or tomorrow, with Bruce being Jewish and all….

]]> By: Timothy http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-946 Timothy Thu, 28 Apr 2005 04:04:35 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-946 When's the service? I think y'all should go. When’s the service? I think y’all should go.

]]> By: Ian http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-945 Ian Thu, 28 Apr 2005 01:56:46 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-945 I only met Bruce Miller once, but his energy and genuine concern were unmistakable. If student government officials took their jobs as seriously as Miller urged them to, this University would be a far better place. Rest in peace, Bruce. I only met Bruce Miller once, but his energy and genuine concern were unmistakable. If student government officials took their jobs as seriously as Miller urged them to, this University would be a far better place.

Rest in peace, Bruce.

]]> By: Pete http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-944 Pete Wed, 27 Apr 2005 21:09:34 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-944 My Bruce Miller expose is here: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~ocomment/ocarchive/oc01_02/oc3_01_07.html The last paragraph was sort of satire, but I suppose it works as an epitaph. God Speed... My Bruce Miller expose is here:

http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~ocomment/ocarchive/oc01_02/oc3_01_07.html

The last paragraph was sort of satire, but I suppose it works as an epitaph.

God Speed…

]]> By: Jan http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-943 Jan Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:50:00 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-943 I had my share of run-ins with Bruce, mostly when he came up to the Emerald office to tell me he thought that South Eugene High School's newspaper was better (or to give me a news clipping of some other college paper winning an award). But I have to appreciate a man who sticks to his convictions. And only somebody who truly saw the inherent corruption in ASUO could be banned from its office, as he was quite a few times. I had my share of run-ins with Bruce, mostly when he came up to the Emerald office to tell me he thought that South Eugene High School’s newspaper was better (or to give me a news clipping of some other college paper winning an award). But I have to appreciate a man who sticks to his convictions. And only somebody who truly saw the inherent corruption in ASUO could be banned from its office, as he was quite a few times.

]]> By: Big M http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-942 Big M Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:26:58 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-942 During my campaign, I had a chance to talk with Bruce about things ranging from the Jewish Center, The Commentator (respectfully), the current ASUO, and other issues. He cared quite a bit for the U of O, and the working of the student government. He may have been a slight bit annoying, but truly I hope that someone else can take his place to keep the ASUO accountable (like I kept saying.) During my campaign, I had a chance to talk with Bruce about things ranging from the Jewish Center, The Commentator (respectfully), the current ASUO, and other issues.

He cared quite a bit for the U of O, and the working of the student government.

He may have been a slight bit annoying, but truly I hope that someone else can take his place to keep the ASUO accountable (like I kept saying.)

]]> By: Timothy http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-941 Timothy Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-941 Mel: Hey, I'm sure the angels are going to go whole-hog. Mel: Hey, I’m sure the angels are going to go whole-hog.

]]> By: Chris http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-940 Chris Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:27:16 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-940 This is indeed sad news. Despite his constant annoyances at either the OC office or when I was at work at the Law Library he was still a good man with a good heart. He didn't want to do anything but fix everything. Plus the ASUO loathed him, which always made the meeting interesting. R.I.P. Bruce. This is indeed sad news. Despite his constant annoyances at either the OC office or when I was at work at the Law Library he was still a good man with a good heart. He didn’t want to do anything but fix everything.

Plus the ASUO loathed him, which always made the meeting interesting.

R.I.P. Bruce.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-939 Melissa Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:24:12 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-939 Efficient?! How about we start with responsible and accountable? I'm sure Bruce will be the guardian angel for his favorite UO football coach. Best to Bruce, good journey. Efficient?! How about we start with responsible and accountable?

I’m sure Bruce will be the guardian angel for his favorite UO football coach. Best to Bruce, good journey.

]]> By: Timothy http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-938 Timothy Wed, 27 Apr 2005 11:24:39 +0000 http://www.oregoncommentator.com/2005/04/27/rip-bruce-miller/#comment-938 That is sad. For all the times Bruce annoyed the hell out of me, he was a good guy to have around. If only because he managed to annoy the ASUO more, and that's something I have to respect. May the angels carry you home to a land of efficient student government, Bruce. That is sad. For all the times Bruce annoyed the hell out of me, he was a good guy to have around. If only because he managed to annoy the ASUO more, and that’s something I have to respect. May the angels carry you home to a land of efficient student government, Bruce.

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