Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...
I sent an email to Curt's phone this afternoon. Elizabeth replied.
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Henry "Curt" Miller
Obituary
Miller, Henry "Curt" PITTSFIELD Henry "Curt" Miller, 60, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital of complications related to Lymphoma and Myasthenia Gravis. Born in the upper east side of Manhattan, he spent his youth in Kew Gardens, Queens. Curt graduated from Pearl River High School in 1970 and in 1993 graduated from Syracuse University with a master of public administration. He began working for the State of New York in the Assembly and worked for the last 12 years as a project manager for the NYS Department of Education. Curt came from several generations of photographers. "Curt saw reality through a camera lens". At age 16, he was an honorable mention to "Sunsprinters", an international Photographic competition. He was past president of the Berkshire Museum Camera Club where he also was published and was a major contributor to the clubs 'Pittsfield Then and Now" project. He was a longtime member of the Schenectady Photographic Society, "Curt was a great guy and a talented, gifted photographer". He won many photographic competitions with both clubs. Curt was a longtime member and a five years past president of the 30,000 member Adirondack Mountain Club. He was an accomplished hiker of the high peaks in the Catskills, ADK and Appalachian Mountain ranges. Curt also loved BMW motorcycles and was a member of the Hoffman Bird Club in the Berkshires. Curt is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth Mei Wong; children, John, Clark, Chris and Rachel Miller; grandchildren, Paige, Haley and Tanner. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A prayer and remembrance service will follow. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Published in Albany Times Union from July 18 to July 20, 2012
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Henry "Curt" Miller
Obituary
Miller, Henry "Curt" PITTSFIELD Henry "Curt" Miller, 60, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital of complications related to Lymphoma and Myasthenia Gravis. Born in the upper east side of Manhattan, he spent his youth in Kew Gardens, Queens. Curt graduated from Pearl River High School in 1970 and in 1993 graduated from Syracuse University with a master of public administration. He began working for the State of New York in the Assembly and worked for the last 12 years as a project manager for the NYS Department of Education. Curt came from several generations of photographers. "Curt saw reality through a camera lens". At age 16, he was an honorable mention to "Sunsprinters", an international Photographic competition. He was past president of the Berkshire Museum Camera Club where he also was published and was a major contributor to the clubs 'Pittsfield Then and Now" project. He was a longtime member of the Schenectady Photographic Society, "Curt was a great guy and a talented, gifted photographer". He won many photographic competitions with both clubs. Curt was a longtime member and a five years past president of the 30,000 member Adirondack Mountain Club. He was an accomplished hiker of the high peaks in the Catskills, ADK and Appalachian Mountain ranges. Curt also loved BMW motorcycles and was a member of the Hoffman Bird Club in the Berkshires. Curt is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth Mei Wong; children, John, Clark, Chris and Rachel Miller; grandchildren, Paige, Haley and Tanner. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A prayer and remembrance service will follow. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Published in Albany Times Union from July 18 to July 20, 2012
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Still in shock ! Not the news we wanted to hear !
My sincere condolences go out to Curt's wife and his family !!!
Robin
I am so shocked and saddened by the passing of Curt! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I joined DS after Curt had been diagnosed with the Lymphoma, but it did not take me long to become aware of this immensely beloved, feisty group member/leader named Curt. He seemed invincible to me, and not the kind of person I could picture being overcome by ANYTHING. His legacy will remain with this group because of the affect he has had on people's lives and all the archives that contain his postings.
I love the picture others here have verbalized... of Curt riding free on his motorcycle... and hope you will find comfort in the love expressed by the folks whose lives Curt touched.
With deepest sympathy,
Rosie
Sarah
Elizabeth, Please accept my condolences and know that I will be praying for you and your family.
Carla, Your post was very well put. I, too, realize that this can and will sadden many of us and will cause us to take a look at life differently. I hope that we all will look at his contributions to us and MANY organizations and people as a blessing to this world. Maybe we can learn from all that he accomplished and be motivated by that instead of focusing on the negative.
We should live life to the fullest. MG is a serious disease, but there are many other things that are just as serious. Sometimes, it is difficult to deal with, but a positive attitude and outlook are worth more than money at times. We all should make the most of each day, enjoy and appreciate the small things, take the best care possible of ourselves and help others. Let's try to be motivated and encouraged by his advice and many posts and remember and admire him for the great fight he fought.
Thank you so much, Curt!
Olliepop
Will
My dad told me that one, before the wings. now they both have wings!
God be with his loved ones during this time of grief and loss.
He WILL be missed on here.
Ann