Strangely, I have found myself really emotional distraught following the passing of Dan Miller, long-time anchor at WSMV (Channel 4) in Nashville.  I didn’t grow up in Nashville, but he still felt like a friend from the time I arrived here.

I’ve spent the last few hours poring over his blog (http://danmiller.typepad.com/) and coming to an even greater appreciation and recognition not for his talent as a broadcaster, but for his understanding of life and priorities. He posted about many varied topics, I’m sure whatever was on his mind that day, and reading his thoughts has helped me realize what his legacy is.  He was just a darn good man.  One of the things that many of his work associates have said about him is that he was just a down-to-earth guy who had no sense of “stardom” about him.  That is more than borne out in his blog.

I have also come to realize (with the passing of legendary Phillies announcer Harry Kalas) that I take the deaths of broadcasters somewhat personally.  It probably has something to do with my years in radio, and that yearning in the back of my heart to return to broadcasting in some way.  So, today I say good-bye to a friend that I never met.  While I feel for your family, I think the fact you were able to pass on while taking a walk with your good friend in your hometown demonstrates God’s mercy.

We’ll miss you Dan.