Edison Miller Obituary

My Aunt Lori Archer was serving at the time, she passed some years ago. I have her scrapbook from when she was in service.

The 1st page of her scrapbook starts with Edison Miller. I thought I would share this with the family.

If any of his children or Grandchildren would like more information on what my Aunt collected I am more than happy to share.

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Jodie Chenlo
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RIP Lt. Colonel Miller. Just today, May 14, 2025, while unpacking boxes from our move from Florida to TN, August 2022, I came across the Prisoner of War bracelet baring your name and date. At the time I was a civilian working at the Navy Base at Millington TN. I proudly wore my bracelet for your years of capture. God bless your wonderful family. I know you had lots of love and respect. Bettye R Presley. Thank you Sir!

I wore the bracelet that had his name on it. It even broke in half but I taped it back together. They sent me Mia sticker then a pow sticker. My step father came to pick me up from school as we watched this awesome man walk off of the plane back in the USA. I wrote him a letter and he replied. Unfortunately moving alot thru the yrs I lost bracelet and letter but as a 13 yr old girl back then, I'll always have the wonderful memories of Lt. Col. Edison Wainwright Miller against all odds coming home. I thank him always for his service. God Bless his family

I have a POW/MIA bracelet of Col Millers I think the family might like. I just came across it in a box of memories that survived my home burning down. Would the daily like it?

Thank you Brittany. It would be an honor to return your father´s bracelet back to you. I´ve been trying for years and I´m happy that my perseverance was fruitful.

Thank you to everyone who has signed this guestbook for my father Col. Edison W. Miller. For those that wish to send their POW bracelets back to the family who can mail them to:
Brittany Tharaldson
104 Five Oaks Ct.
Lebanon, TN 37087

I too wore Col. Edison Miller´s POW bracelet throughout my high school years. I would love to return this treasured bracelet to Col. Miller´s family. I´ve written to the Viet Nam Veterans of America to no avail.

Rest in peace, Col. Miller. You were a true hero and patriot!

Our family met the Miller family in Kailua/ Kaneohe Hawaii the week Ed was on the way to Vietnam. My father LtCol PETE SHARPE was also a Marine pilot. It was only 3-4 months later that Ed was shot down over North Vietnam and became a POW. After Ed was released and returned to California, we took him into our home as part of his `recovery´ process. The war took a huge toll on Ed and Miller family.

I wore his POW bracelet as a child. I would be honored to mail it to someone in his family if interested. Sorry for your loss.
Susan Holmes

Back in the earlier seventies I wore his pow bracelet for a long time. Feell Privileged to have supported him and thank him for his service. I watched him arrive back in the states aND remember how lucky I felt that mt POW was able to come home, and survived. I thought about reaching out back then, In hindsight i should have.

When I was approximately 12 years old, I bought a POW bracelet. My Pow was Col. Edison Miller. I prayed for him everyday. I wish his family could have his bracelet.

Semper Fi

Mr. Miller is a national treasure.

I remember in High school Mr. Miller came to my history class, and gave a 2 hour special guest, question and answer presentation. Mr. Miller was the father of my classmate Blair Miller in Coupeville, on Whidbey Island. This was 1994-1996.
This presentation made a lasting impression on me, especially his POW experiences at the Hanoi Hilton.
My own father is a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, and it think Mr. Miller helped me understand my father a little more, and about a war my dad didn't talk about much.

Thank you for everything Mr. Miller.
Rest in Peace.
John

I wore Lt. Col. Edison Miller's POW bracelet in the early 70's. I just found it while going through an old jewelry box. If the family would like it please let me know.
My Dad was a POW in Nazi Germany for 23 months in WWII so our family knows how difficult this is for the family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

I also wore Miller´s bracelet. And we "met" via email in the early 1990s, at which point he didn´t want it. Will see if I can find it to pass along to family members, though. Condolences, all.

I wore Col. Miller´s POW bracelet for several years, until his release, and would gladly pass it on to a family member. Sincere condolences on your loss.

I only met Col. Miller late in his life, having driven him to a couple American Legion meetings at our Post 222. I can only say it was truly an honor to have been in the presence of this great man. RIP and of course, Semper Fi.

Thank you for your SELFLESS service Sir!!!

You will be missed at "JOG", our monthly luncheon!!!

Hi Susan Holmes,

The family is interested in his POW bracelets, we are having several shadow boxes with memorabilia made and would like to add bracelets to each box.

Hi Susan, may I take a picture of the bracelet? Thank you.

I met Colonel Miller during the last few years of his life. He would go to the gym early in the morning. He had always a great smile and attitude. He is a national treasure.

I am 63 years old. I wore his POW bracelet as a child and still have it if anyone is interested. I'm proud to have worn a bracelet in honor of such a distinguished and honorable war veteran. I am so sorry for your loss. He's flying the skies in Heaven now.

Thank you for your service, Colonel.
Parish Recruiter
St. Thomas More Veterans Ministry

Rest in peace Mr. Miller.

Thank you Colonel Miller for your generosity to my mom and I during a very difficult time. Thank you for serving our country so bravely . A hero, indeed! My love to all the Millers. Loved ones and friends.

Thank you Colonel for your generosity to my mother during a very difficult time. Thank you for serving our country so bravely. God bless all the Millers, loved ones and friends.

Craig, so sorry for your loss. I remember conversations we had about your dad in high school. What an amazing man, patriot and hero. Thank you for your service Mr. Miller. Rest In Peace.

Edison Miller, a hero of mine and many others.
He was brave and strong, yet kind and loving.
He was humble and quiet, yet he knew and stood his ground for our democratic-republic.
Just like John McCain and John Kerry.
And he loved his family and his friends.

What a wonderful story and family! God bless you, may you rest in peace, thank you for your many years of service to our country.