Friends, family praise push to name COD building for Medal of Honor recipient

dailyherald.com ^ | 17 Sept 2015 | Robert Sanchez

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Those who knew U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller say they're pleased by the prospect that College of DuPage officials may name a building after the Medal of Honor recipient with ties to Wheaton.

We need to remember who the heroes are in our society," Ives said. "And it's not self-serving bureaucrats."

Miller died at 24 during a Jan. 25, 2008, battle with Taliban forces. Despite his own injuries, he continued advancing, firing and hurling grenades. He drew fire away from fellow soldiers and saved their lives. Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

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See photo #6 U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Miller became a hero as he gave his life fighting in Afghanistan. Miller, who grew up in Wheaton, was a popular figure with the locals, learned the native language of Pashto and led Afghan army forces into battle.

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Thanks for posting! Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller is a true hero.

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ARMY SSGT ROBERT J. MILLER
MEDAL OF HONOR Recipient
Afghanistan War

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