
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2014 - 03:59 PM UTC
Hello All,
I have all ready told Darren, So I should make this official.
I have decided to resign as Campaign Admid. The Cancer I have been fighting for the last 4+ years is winning and in a few months I will be going into a hospice for my end time.
As my last act, I approved the Campaign Leyte Gulf Campaign.
It has been a pleasure to "ride herd" on all of you as the Campaign Admid, I hope I have been fair to all of you.
I wish all of you Happiness, Health, And Hope for a better Tomorrow to You and to your Families,
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.

#084
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2014 - 04:52 PM UTC
Napier, New Zealand
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Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2014 - 05:02 PM UTC
Sorry to hear Bruce, I'm sure the thoughts of all Kitmaker subscribers will be with you ....
Brent
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, August 07, 2014 - 06:25 PM UTC
Our thoughts are with you and your family
Kev
TimReynaga
Associate EditorCalifornia, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2014 - 12:53 AM UTC
Bruce,
What awful news! Still, I respect your decision to let go of your official responsibilities here; life has a way of asserting its priorities on us, and it sounds like you have yours straight. Comedienne Joan Rivers (of all people) put it rather well;
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God's gift, that's why we call it the present.”
May you get the most you can out of the present left to you and your family.
best regards,
Tim

#377
Texas, United States
Joined: June 27, 2010
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2014 - 06:50 AM UTC
Bruce,
Prayers to you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Dave
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Grumpyoldman
_ADVISORFlorida, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2014 - 08:57 AM UTC
Very sadden Bruce, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle

#513
Alabama, United States
Joined: March 28, 2006
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2014 - 02:29 PM UTC
Bruce,
I'm really sorry to hear this news. I'm praying for you and your family.
To misquote Dylan Thomas, don't go silently into this goodnight, but rage, rage, against the dying of the light.
God bless my friend,
John
South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2014 - 09:41 PM UTC
Nothing I could say would help...
All the best Bruce with your remaining time.
At least you will be going to a better place my friend..
God bless
You may be right, I may be crazy.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: September 15, 2004
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Posted: Friday, August 08, 2014 - 10:25 PM UTC
Bruce you have lead a good path in your role as campaigns administrator so walk tall, other wise my thoughts are with you and your family.
On the bench...
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#197
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 06, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 06:30 AM UTC
Bruce
I can't say I truly know what you are going through and how you feel, but all I can say is my thoughts are with you and your family in this tough time.
You have done a great job as Campaign Admin, and I thank you.
Kevin
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 22, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 11:33 PM UTC
Bruce you will be missed by All of us here my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Keith
bill_c
Campaigns AdministratorNew Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 04:52 AM UTC
Words do not suffice. All my best to you and your family.
New York, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 12:45 AM UTC
Fair winds and following seas.
Colorado, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 04:59 AM UTC
Sorry to hear that.
Montevideo, Uruguay
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Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 06:58 AM UTC

All my best to you and your family.
Daniel
" My bigger dread is to look at the history of my life and to ask me what I did with her "

#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Friday, August 15, 2014 - 09:41 AM UTC
Hrllo All,
I am going into hospice next friday. I have enpowered Mr. Evans to give you up dates. He his my Lawyer and Friend,
Thanks for all your kind words,
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Zimbabwe
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 06:30 AM UTC
Sorry to heard about this my friend. My God watch over you and protect you on the next part of your journey.
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, August 24, 2014 - 02:24 PM UTC
Ahoy Bruce
Apologies I haven't been around here much lately and I have only just become aware of your post.
You have been around the site for a number of years & have made a huge contribution. I deem you one of "the originals" and thank you for all your hard work.
I am really saddened to hear this news.
My prayers and thoughts are with you & your family.
Please remember you have a real friend way down in good old New Zealand.
Cheers
Sean 
#306
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 27, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 10:08 AM UTC
Very sad news indeed Bruce
my prayers are with you and your family for your remaining time before the next great adventure begins...
you will be greatly missed...
Stay home and build models!
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#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 - 07:20 AM UTC
Dear Ladies & Gentleman,
On Monday September 1, 2014 at 1327 Hrs. Mr. Bruce Miller passed away.
He went with thoughts of the site to the last on his mind, As he though he let everyone down by getting too sick to do his duties at this site.
Thank you for all of your best wishes,
C.E. Fenwick
Fenwick & Evans
Attorney at Law
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 - 08:04 AM UTC
Thanks for the update Mr. Fenwick.
Bruce - Rest in Peace my friend - fair winds & following seas.
Cheers
Sean

#084
Quebec, Canada
Joined: September 14, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 - 08:24 AM UTC
This is indeed sad news.
Condolences to his family and friends.
You will be missed.

Joe
CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefEngland - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 - 08:44 AM UTC
Thank you for updating us with this very sad news, I hope that at the end he was at peace.

#360
Connecticut, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 - 09:55 AM UTC
Bruce helped me immensely with with with setting up the Battle of the Atlantic campaing here at MSW.
I'm greatful for the patience he'd shown me here and my deepest condolences to his family.
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." - John Paul Jones