In memory of Miller Nuesse

Miller Nuesse, a GCSU junior biology major, passed away Monday afternoon after surgery for a brain hemorrhage. Miller was the 21-year-old son of John and Stephanie Nuesse and the brother of Dickson Nuesse, a GCSU sophomore. Miller graduated from Riverwood High School in Atlanta, Ga. and attended GCSU with plans of being a doctor.

Known as a friendly and open person, Miller was someone who was always there when you needed him to be.

“I needed his help with something, it was almost midnight and he was there in a flash,” said junior history major Matt Cobb. “He was a fierce, fierce friend…one of the most fierce and loyal friends you could ever have.” Cobb met Miller through a mutual friend during his freshman year.

Faith played a big part in Miller’s life. He made numerous connections during his time with Campus Outreach.

“He showed his faith. He didn’t go around to people preaching or anything like that,” Cobb said. “He didn’t have to say it. It’s just the way he carried himself.”

Miller’s friends spoke of his hard work and dedication to school and everyone he met. Miller’s persona even had an effect on his English 1101 professor, Elaine Whitaker.

“He had intellectual and moral strength; there was something very strong about him,” Whitaker said. “Not weightlifter strong, although he may have been one, but friendship strong.”

In Whitaker’s class, Miller bonded with junior Jay Parker. Parker and Miller were part of a group that made a tradition of eating breakfast after English class.

“That’s where we would just talk about school, life, friends, and we really got to know each other personally. And he was always a part of that,” Park said. “He always came; he was always happy and in a good mood.”

Recently, Parker, an SGA Senator worked on a resolution to honor Miller and his life. The resolution, that passed unanimously on Wednesday, will be presented to Miller’s family at the funeral on behalf of SGA, the administration and the student body.

“Our resolution is simply acknowledging and celebrating his life in addition to including formal and official condolences to his family,” Parker said. “We want to make known that this is something we plan to do from here on forward that—God forbid—this should happen to (someone else).”

According to Vice President for Student Affairs Bruce Harshbarger, a memorial service for Miller will be held at 1 p.m. today at Church of the Apostles located at 3585 Northside Parkway in Atlanta, Ga.

Miller’s personality and connections will live on in the lives of many GCSU and non-GCSU individuals’ hearts and minds.

“He will always be here in my mind. I can remember the last time I saw him,” Whitaker said. “He and (another student) were outside Blimpie…and he jumped up with a big smile on his face.”

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