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RIP Miller Williams 1-1-15, Emily's Grandfather

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Posted Jan 16, 2015, 7:19 am
Not sure how many here know of Miller Williams.

He was a fairly well known Poet and Professor.  He was also Emily's Grandfather.  He raised her for part of her life.  Sadly he passed away the evening of January 1st 2015.

Miller reading his poetry at President Bill Clinton's 1997 Inauguration

He wrote a Poem at Emily's birth.  One of his more studied poems.  If you would like to read it google "A Poem for Emily"

We are blessed to have a framed copy of it in our kitchen.  The really special thing about this framed work is that the frame itself is made from his bed's headboard.  It was a gift we were given around the time of the wedding when he realized he wouldn't be coherent much longer (he had Alzheimer's).

Sadly I didn't get to meet Miller in person.
JS


Posted Jan 16, 2015, 1:24 pm
Thanks for that poem suggestion.

musashi_san


Posted Feb 1, 2015, 9:14 pm
same. wonderful story as well.

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