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Kay, thank you so much for posting this information and your memories of growing up in the "Solomon Compound" in downtown Marshall.

I had been asked to help provide a semi-obituary by Dr. David "Ronnie" Senn, a close friend of Miller's after Ronnie had spoken with Judy Troy. Howard Solomon has advised me that Miller had been very emphatic about his wish to have no funeral or memorial service and no obituary. As you know, Miller had a very strong personality and Judy felt compelled to honor his his desire for none of the traditional after death activities or ceremonies.

After talking with Ronnie, Judy said that although she would honor Miller's wishes she would have no objection to family or close friends posting their reminisences and we agreed I would put something together. Alas, as I began to gather material I fell and injured my back and rib cage. Anyone who has had the bad luck of injuring a rib knows how painful it can be and how difficult it is to do anything that involves movement of the upper body. Two weeks now and I am still trying to recuperate. It hurts to punch letters on a keyboard except when my head is full of pain killers and under those conditions I'm too batty tomake much sense.

I always felt very close to all of the Solomons, and especially to your mother and father and your siblings. Miller and I stayed in touch although we had not seen much of each other the last several decades. As I tried to organize my thoughts and memorie I realized what a large task it would be to do justice to the story of what an interesting man he was. I hope to get something done soon and will be sure to post of link it here.

Meanwhile, let me assure you that the story told about the meting in Principal John L. Roark's office which involved me and Mr. Roark kneeling in prayer mode is SUBSTANTIALLY TRUE! 

"Remove this poor Canson boy from the influence of Miller Solomon's powerful personality," was I believe, the phrase.

Best to you all, Jack

Happy birthday!
Have a blessed day.

Happy birthday! And many more!

Happy birthday. Have a blessed day!

Happy birthday! Have a blessed day.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday! Have a blessed day.

Happy birthday! Have a blessed day.

Hi Bubba,

I'm sending best Happy Birthday wishes and hoping your recovery is on track.
Hoping to see you when the reunion is able to happen.

Paula

Posted on: Oct 28, 2021 at 8:57 AM

I enjoyed seeing Elaine at our reunion several years ago, but I have lost touch with her again. Please give her my best

Happy birthday! Have a blessed day.

I couldn't agree more about Jo Ann.  What a life well spent and shared with thousands of others.  She was so funny and talented in so many ways.   

Posted on: Mar 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Edd, hope you had a wonderful birthday and that we have our reunion in October. We still have a golf game on the books in Marshall. Don't forget! 79, here we come!