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Robert J. Miller


MILLER, ROBERT J., STAFF SGT., Age 24, was killed in

action January 25, 2008, as a result of enemy fire while conducting combat operations near Barikowt, Afghanistan. He was a Special Forces weapons sergeant assigned to Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was born on October 14, 1983 in Harrisburg, PA. He volunteered for military service and enlisted in the Army on August 14, 2003 as a Special Forces candidate. He went on to graduate the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2005, earning the coveted "Green Beret". In 2006, Miller deployed with 3rd SFG (A) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During this deployment, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for his courage in the face of the enemy. He was also promoted to the rank of staff sergeant while deployed. His other awards and decorations include: Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, NATO Medal, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab and Special Forces Tab. He is survived by his parents, Philip and
Maureen Miller, his brothers, Thomas, Martin and Edward, and his sisters, Joanna, Mary, Therese and Patricia, all of Oviedo, FL. Visitation will be held Friday, February 1, 2008 from 10AM-2PM and 4PM-8PM at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Homes Oviedo Chapel, 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Road,
Oviedo, FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008, 10:30AM, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1501 Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL.