Eric Miller's Story

Eric Miller, a nearly lifelong Naperville, Illinois resident passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at age of 23. Eric was a beloved son, brother, grandchild and friend.

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Eric was a 2008 graduate of Nequa Valley High School, Naperville, IL and earned his certificate in Hospitality from College of DuPage. In his free time, Eric enjoyed snowboarding, motorcycles, BMX biking, rollerblading and skate boarding.

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What Eric really loved to do was be with and help his friends. Eric was the type of person that it didn't matter what time of day it was, if you needed something big or small, he was always there for you, rain or shine. He never asked for or expected anything in return. His friends knew him as one of the most selfless and caring people they had ever met. They felt he was truly a stand-up guy.

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Eric was that guy who would listen to any problem you had, big or small, and he'd help you work through it. Then after everything was fixed and the dust settled, he would remind you how good you had it. He would literally give you the shirt off of his back if it would help. When he needed help he didn't ask for much, just the presence of some good company. Whether times were good or bad, he lived life to the fullest.

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If a friend had a fall-out with a parent, he would let you live with him. He would provide food, shelter, comfort and laughter. He would let you use his shower and towels. He had been known to not only teach his friends to rid a motorcycle but also pay to help them obtain their permit. He would protect them from the "bad Boys" on the school bus. Eric was that guy who would listen to any problem you had, big or small, and he'd help you work through it. Then after everything was fixed and the dust settled, he would remind you how good you had it. He would literally give you his shirt off his back.

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Eric felt synthetic marijuana calmed him and used regularly, until he died taking his own life.