John "Dusty" Millar - passed away suddenly last night.
Rest in peace my friend. The CFL and Ticats lost one if it's biggest fans and the Box J Boys have lost one of their own.
John was one of the first people to welcome me and to have a beer with me at the Box J Boy tailgate. He was always a great guy to Natalia and I. We'll miss you.
I'll pass on funeral arrangements when they are announced.
I am so sorry for your loss, Jare.
I did not know him personally, but have heard only good things about him. May he rest in peace.
"Dusty" was a good friend to all CFL fans and an all around GREAT GUY! It's a shame that just as he reaches his retirement he passes on without completing "bucket list".
Check this "Ticats TV" segment to remember who he was. (see him at the 43 second mark)
http://www.ticats.ca/video/index/id/18903If the "Attic Pizza" had a Hall of Fame, John would be one of the first inductees. Had many chats with him there over the years.
Very sad news indeed.
I only knew Dusty to speak to briefly at Tiger Cat events, I didn't know him well
but he was always pleasant and open to have a chat with, that's for sure.
My condolences to Dusty 's family and friends. R.I.P. Dusty.
P.S.
If I am correct, Dusty had just retired and now, sadly,
after a long working career he doesn't get to enjoy
all the freedoms that the retirement years bring.
Too bad.
Although I didn't know "Dusty," I'm sure I've seen him around and am saddened by his passing, particularly that it so closely coincided with his retirement. We all know that, on the field, it takes a long time for a rookie to take the place of a seasoned CFL veteran. I believe, In the stands, it take even longer. Condolences to his family, friends, and the Tiger-Cat Football Club.
R.I.P. Johnny.
I was lucky to share in Johnny's company and conversation while frequenting Attic Pizza in 2007 and 2008.
Sad news indeed... RIP Johnny...
Life really is unfair a lot of the time. Doesn't seem right that someone works all of their life and doesn't get to enjoy their retirement. It happens all too often.
Thanks for sharing the pics. I never met him, but I saw him often around the stadium and when passing through the tailgate lot. It's obvious he loved life and always had a smile on his face.
MILLAR, John
Left us suddenly on Monday, August 29, 2011 at the Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 62. Will be sorely missed by his mother Isabel and the late Robert, sister Catherine and her husband Richard MacIntyre, brother Roy and his wife Colleen, nephews Duncan MacIntyre, Scott Millar and niece Kathleen Millar. John was a recent retiree of Dofasco after 40+ years of service. Friends will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home, 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Friday, September 2, 2011 from 1 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
No not dusty one great people I have ever met
Sad day .. My condolences to Dusty 's family and friends.
Great slideshow! thanks for posting it
I see Mike Morton (Morty) and Mike Tivador (Tivi) in most of the shots with John. They've been like the three musketeers for ages :lol:
Sorry, I couldn't edit my earlier post. But there is an additional visitation on Thursday from 6-8pm
MILLAR, John
Left us suddenly on Monday, August 29, 2011 at the Hamilton General Hospital, at the age of 62. Will be sorely missed by his mother Isabel and his late father Robert, sister Catherine and her husband Richard MacIntyre, brother Roy and his wife Colleen, nephews Duncan MacIntyre, Scott Millar and niece Kathleen Millar. John was a recent retiree of Dofasco after 40+ years of service. Friends will be received at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME , 36 Lake Avenue Drive, Stoney Creek on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, September 2, 2011 from 1 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Bump for Dusty. Funeral on Friday.
Thanks for posting this
For Dusty, in case you missed it.
Visitation is continuing today until 6 pm and 1 to 3 tomorrow followed by the funeral.
Read above for details.
Family, friends and Box J brothers said good bye to a friend today. Johnnie I know you were with at the Attic this evening.
We'll miss you, and by the way. Your seat will be waiting for you on Monday buddy!
Donations in John's honour can still be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A great article in the Spec:
[url=http://www.thespec.com/localprofile/article/588961--a-hard-seat-left-to-fill-in-box-j]http://www.thespec.com/localprofile/art ... l-in-box-j[/url]Please note: As an act of remembrance, there will be no bands at the Box J Boy Tailgate on Monday. Instead we will be playing some of John's favourite music.
God love you Johnny and rest in peace.