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To
a dear friend and brother.
May Your Next Step Leave As Positive An Impression As The Tracks You Left Behind Thanks For Being My Friend |
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This webpage is continually updated. Last update was Monday, April 26, 2010 10:49 PM
Curtis
has been added to the memorial
page on the SCRC National website:
Also, his SCRC member number will be retired and no one else will ever be
issued that number
Miscellaneous Pictures with Curtis Miller
Curtis' Birthday Celebration 8/11/06
More Birthday Celebration 8/11/06
A Visit to Curtis' Marker 8/12/06
A Visit One Year Later to Curtis' Marker 4/22/07
A Birthday Visit to Curtis' Marker 8/11/07
A Visit Two Years Later to Curtis' Marker 4/20/08
______________COMMENTS and MEMORIES_____________
Pegs
down <____________________________ > for MillerTime.
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Curtis,
I'll miss you more than you know. You were part of my family in Houston. Our
rides will never be the same without you on them. I love ya man and look forward
to riding with you again on the other side my brother.
Wino (Wayne)
What
can you say to a lost part of you? A true friend with a real zest for life.
We love you and miss you. Till we meet again my Buddy.
Larry
Curtis,
we made it home. It hurts so much and we will miss you alot. I love you like
a brother. You have been a GREAT friend to Katrina and myself. Rest assured
we will see you on the other side.
Harold (Krusty) and Katrina (Sideshow)
We have lost a truly good man. Too know him was to love him, a man with an eye for detail, an ear that always listened, and mouth quick with good jokes. A style and grace we admired and respected. He would give you the shirt off his back and did on a number of occasions. One of the first to offer help and last to leave one in need. We, The Star Riders will never let this light go out, He will be remembered and his presents felt every time we ride. Let us look to heaven on our future journeys and know that Curtis is looking down with that infectious smile and saying-
GOD!!
Those are my friends and loved ones.
Please help and protect them as I tried to do.
Deepest candolances to Curtis's family
Steve-O and Kat
Our prayers go out to Curtis and his family...
Our
deepest sympathies go out to the Miller family and friends.
Pete and Jules Garner
Curtis
was one of the nicest and funniest men we ever met. We not only loved riding
with him, but just sitting and talking and enjoying a cold one together. This
was a man that could make the grumpiest person smile.
We will miss him dearly.
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Ken and Julie
Curtis
always had a kind word for everyone...we will miss him..
Capt Ron
Words
cannot express how I feel right now. Curtis joined the Brazos River Chapter
today on our ride. He was the last one to show up just in time for our prayer.
He told me he got here just in time for the best part.
My prayers go out to his family and to all his brothers and sisters who new
him and rode with him. He was a super nice guy and I am proud to have known
him.
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Rick Young
I
used to look forward to see him at all the rides. He was always quick witted
and he and I would always find something to pick at each other.
Chuck
Curtis
was kind and always funny. I have many pleasent memories. My condolences to
the family; we have indeed lost a great Cruiser and Star Rider.
Kaoz
It's
so hard when we hear about loosing a fellow rider, especially one that we
knew. Curtis was an awesome man who never knew a stranger. He will be missed
but never forgotten.
Pete Garner
Our
thoughts are with his family.
Buddy and Penny
I've
missed him. I look for him every ride and always will in the future.
Mike
I
am like others...just speechless. Such a great guy to ride with, and as others
have said just sit and talk to. Prayers for Millertime's family and close
friends!
SpeedySteve (SCRC Rt66 Tulsa, OK)
Our
Deepest Condolences to Curtis's Family.... We are so lost for words...
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Doris & Dan
Curtis
was a great guy and fun to be around with. He'll be missed.
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Annaconda
On
August 15th, 2004, I learned a lot about what kind of person Curtis Miller
was.
It was the day of the "Itch Ride". There was no SCRC chapter ride
scheduled, so I planned a route up around north, and then down the east side
of town to the Monument Inn -- ferry ride included.
As we were riding up Cypress Rosehill road, my bike started stalling out.
I pulled over, and after a few minutes, it was running OK again, so we continued.
When we got over on Hwy 242, it stalled and bogged a couple more times.
By the time we were headed down FM-2100, it was stalling out to the point
that I felt I couldn't continue as Ride Leader, so I appointed Tail Gunner
Mike Hanlen as Ride Leader, and asked my wing man, Larry Wallace to fill in
as Tail Gunner. I told Mike to take the group straight down FM-2100, cross
onthe ferry, and the Monument Inn would be immediately on the left.
I planned to try to slowly limp home with my poorly running bike. As the other
riders were leaving, Curtis pulled in behind my bike and said, "I'm staying
with you". He wouldn't listen to my protests that he should go on with
the group.
We got a little way down FM-2100 and pulled into a gas station where we could
stop under a shade tree. Curtis took his tool kit out, and we began to remove
the gas tank from my bike to see what we could do.
We verified the operation of the vacuum-controlled petcock. Yep, fuel flowed
thru the petcock OK when the engine was running, so what was the problem?
I had recently changed my inline fuel filter. The Concours is not factory-equipped
with an inline filter, but I had use the one that was commonly recommended
on the Concours forum.
We dinked around doing this and that. Finally, Curtis got on his bike and
went down the road to find an auto parts store to get more fuel line and another
fuel filter. He offered to let me take his bike, but I didn't feel comfortable
being responsible for someone else's bike.
After he got back, we put the bike back together and eased on down the road.
We stopped again when the bike started stalling. In Crowley, we stopped in
front of a bank and took the top-end off the bike again. After fiddling with
it a while, we went on a ways until we got off the freeway way out on the
east side of Houston. Another parts store stop, and another roadside wrenching
session . . .
I don't remember how many times we stopped on the side of the road, but Curtis
stayed with me ALL afternoon until we reached the junction of I-10 and Beltway
8 onthe west side of Houston. I was about 2 miles from my house. He swung
off onto the Beltway ramp, waved, and went on his way. I got home to figure
the problem out.
In the time since then, I had the pleasure of spending many enjoyable times
in the company of Curtis. You can't hang around a guy like Curtis and not
grow to love him. Curtis appreciated people and the good times he shared with
them. Curtis also had a great sense of humour, as evidenced by his frequent
question regarding the steel ball bearings in his pocket: "Have you ever
seen a man with three balls?"
I thought about Curtis the other day, since it had been a while since I last
saw him. I missed him. I'll miss him a lot more now.
Go in peace, Curtis. You lived well while you were with us, and we appreciate
you.
Godspeed, my friend.
Ollie Leveritt
Curtis
will be greatly missed. One of the bright Star has fallen. My prayers are
with Curtis's family and all of his friends. No one know when they will be
called home. We are tought that life is only temporary and that after life
is the better place and should be joyful but damn it hurts! Curtis, we love
you and will miss you!!!
Roy Smith
I
had only gotten to know Curtis in the last few weeks on a couple of outings
and it was a privledge to share the road with him on our ride today. As I
got to know a little about him, I can see how he will be missed by his close
friends.
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Jim "Agent Mulder" - SCRC-Brazos River Chapter
My
prayers will be with his family. Curtis we will miss you.
Rick
Curtis
and his family will be in my prayers.
See you on the other side, brother. Ride on...
Dreux
I'm
so very sad at this moment. I am saddened for him, for his family and for
us, Star Riders, but I'm more saddened that I didn't tell him this week that
I'm thinking about him and that I love him. He is a very special person and
I feel that this loss is too large. I looked forward to each of his calls,
jokes and smiles --- I'm wondering how we will do without. I will miss him
very much.
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OG
I
can not find words to say how sad I am.
Curtis, I love you. I'll see you on the other side. Rest in peace my friend,
my brother.
Steve
How to say what is in my heart ...... We will meet again one day my friend, rest in peace dear man and know I will always remember the times we had..... My prayers are with Curtis family and all our brothers and sisters in Star riders. Cj
Curtis touched the life of many of us ...
Mike
"Sarge" Bridges
My
heart and prayers are with all that have been touched by the presense of this
great friend of mine. I know he will be watching over us all now that he has
left for the better roads.
Ride Free My Brother.
Cap'n Mike
EZ Reader ( Skylar)
Rear Admiral (Cyndi)
I
dont know what to say curtis was one in a million he was always joking at
all the places we went light of every gathering I will miss his clowing around
. see you again some day on the hwy in the sky
Ill pray for you keep the rubber side down up there brother we all lost someone
very close to us .
MIKE
This
sucks. I am so saddened. My sympathies to everyone.
Curtis was a good guy and will be missed.
Bill
We
truly lost one of are Stars in this Club. He joked and teased and was alot
of fun for all of us. I just cant believe it! My heart goes out to his family,
and all who knew him as a fine person on this earth...We'll miss him dearly,
and we will continue to send prayers in his honor.....Were all gonna miss
you "Miller High Life"
Wolfman & China Girl.
Most
of the Star Riders have known Curtis longer than I have. But for the short
time I have known him, (About a Year) I have considered him as a friend.
The last time I rode with him was in Bandera, Texas on the weekend of March
24, 2006.
The first time I met Curtis, I thought he was kinda of cocky and rude. I found
that his cockiness was a real gusto for life, I was wrong about the rudeness.
I will always remember him as a fun loving caring guy. He was always great
to be around. My rides will not be the same without him.
I'm deeply saddened and I will miss him.
My heart, my love and my prayers are with him and his family.
Rex
I am speechless like everyone else....My Prayers to the Miller family & all his riding buddies. Curtis was one of my favorite customers......always made me smile or laugh no matter how my night was going.
Curtis you will be missed but never forgotten!
Jerzie
Curtis
genuinely set an example for all of us to follow. Honesty, loyalty, a true
passion for riding and an even truer love for riding with friends. The best
way to keep Curtis alive in our hearts is to live life as he did. With kindness
and humor and good will.
Les "Weatherman" Jones
My deepest regret for the loss of a great fellow rider.
Ernesto
We are so sad to hear of this terrible accident. Our thoughts are with his family.
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Ken
and Mandy
During the Wake Thursday evening I sat quietly and watched and listened … I heard some folks say that they were just amazed of the number of folks that was there … It didn’t surprise me at all … Curtis loved life and touched so many of us in ways that we will never know.
I’m so thankful for Curtis’ friendship … Curtis made a difference within my life and many others.
My Love, My Respect and My continued Comment.
Mike “Sarge” Bridges
Curtis was always fair to me and I am honored to have known and riden with him. Go my friend, ride on to the other side and bless those you meet there too. My sincere thoughts to all his family. We too will miss him.-Vernon
With
regret we heard that Curtis was taken from you. We, the Star Riders Germany,
didn't know him so well, but we are sure e has left a void that is impossible
to fill. Please pass our deepest condolences to Curtis's family. He will be
remembered by all hes sisters and brothers of Star Riders as a respected friend.
With respect,
Star Riders Germany
He was so friendly and kind to us at all of the rides, always made it a point to talk with us whenever we were on the same rides. God bless him.
RESQbiker
Everyone
here on Lake Palestine in Shady Acres, near Tyler who knew and loved Curtis
will miss him. We were all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news. I will
personally remember Curtis because he was always there to step forward when
anyone needed help. In fact, all the Miller family have these characteristics....We
will miss him.
Dennis Kutach
You
know your mechanic is one of the most trustworthy people in your life if you
call him a big brother to your cars. It didn't matter if I came to see Curtis
once a year, or every month...it's like the conversation just picked up where
we left off. He was always very
genuine and inquisitive about how I was doing. I loved the sincerity in his
eyes and compassion for life with a bit of salt and pepper
humor. Thanks Curtis, for adding a refreshing flavor to my life.
Becky Tee
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At the request of Curtis Miller's family, in lieu of flowers, please make any and all contributions to the DePelchin Children's Center in memory of Curtis Miller (Fund Development Department SPECIFICLY for the Richmond Residential Treatment Center.)
DePelchin
Children's Center
4950 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77007