Thank You Bill Miller

[Karthik]

Bill,

Team 1114 thanks you for everything you've done for the FIRST community and for our team. You've always been willing to listen to our concerns and suggestions, and even taking the time to proactively seek us out when we've experienced issues. This will not be forgotten. On a personal note, I've enjoyed all our conversations at the various events we've attended together. Good luck and much success to you in the future.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Good Luck Bill! You will certainly be missed. Although most of my interactions were through your Blog. Having met at the Queen City Regional, I will regret having not gotten to know you better.

[KelliV]

Every one of the few times I have spoken with Bill have been nothing short of fantastic. His work to increase the amount and quality of team communication has forever changed FIRST as we know it. Thank you for everything Bill.

[Robyn Needel]

Dear Bill,

We have had the extreme pleasure to meet and talk with you at several regionals and Championships, and at the National Mall a couple of years ago when our Baltimore Team 768, the TechnoWarriors, came to help represent FIRST at the inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival. You clearly love helping young people realize their goals, and inspire them, as well as all of us mentors. Thank you for all your hard work as Emperor of FIRST. We wish you the best in whatever endeavors and adventures you pursue in the future.

Robyn and Fred Needel

[JosephC]

Thank you Bill for everything you have done for FIRST. I wish you luck in whatever you move onto in the future.

-Joseph Team 68

[GaryVoshol]

I got to have several conversations with Bill at the MSC this year. He was often behind the score table near the spare referee seat, and I also spoke to him at a meal. You could really tell that he was committed to making FRC the best that it could be. Thanks for your service, Bill, and best wishes.

[IndySam]

This past QC regional Bill spent at least 30 minutes talking and asking question of my students in the pits. They were thrilled with his genuine interest in our team and their opinions.

Thanks a lot for all you've done Bill!

[Richard Wallace]

Bill,

The first time we met at FTA training, when you had just taken on the role of FRC Director, it was clear immediately that you are passionate about the mission of FIRST, and an experienced leader of engineers -- aka, herder of cats.

I enjoyed being one of your cats. We will miss you.

Good luck and godspeed in whatever comes next.

[Carol]

Ditto for everything said above. Good luck in your future endeavors, Bill, and we will miss you.

[Pedman585]

Good Luck Bill from Team 585 the Cyberpenguins!

[ratdude747]

BIll, Thank you for all you have done. Even in the worst of times you still found a way to pull through.

[Meredith Novak]

My first conversation with Mr. Miller occurred at 2011 Alamo. I had applied for one of the GDC positions and he sought me out to talk about it. Obviously I did not join the GDC, but I have never felt so honored to not be selected. Bill is one of the scariest-from-a-distance, but kind and attentive in reality people I have ever encountered. (Like Mr. Novak actually)

I was very saddened to hear of his departure from FIRST. As one of the participants in the Einstein test, I was totally in awe of the professional and honest manner he handled the teams in a difficult situation. Frank Merrick, who is acting FRC director, is a wonderful person and I know we are in good hands; but our community will suffer for the loss of Bill Miller.

Blessings to you, my friend, and thank you for all you did for us.

[waialua359]

Wow, had no idea!

Thank You Bill Miller, and for all that you have done to improve FIRST with the many changes in recent years.

I had the chance to sit and chat with him one-on-one during lunch, and present alongside him in Hawaii during week 6 at one of our math NCTM meetings. I learned a lot about his past work experiences prior to FIRST and many of the tasks he's worked on during his time in FIRST.

Aloha and Best Wishes,
Glenn