Cecil Lamar Mills

To Cecil's Family

I have just recently learned of your loss.  I was a classmate of Cecil's, I believe from 1st through 12th grade.  I remember him well.  Although his stature was strong and mighty, his spirit and heart were kind, thoughtful and loving.  I will tell you just one story I remember so well about your dad, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather.  When we were in 5th or sixth grade, I had pneumonia, and was out of school for three months.  I was allowed to come back to school close to the end of the year.  Our teacher appointed Cecil to "look out" for me.  He was my Guardian Angel by just being himself.  He was so very watchful of me, helping me up and down the stairs, escorting me where ever our class had to go.  He was the best!

I want you to know how grieved I am for you, his family.  I can only imagine how very much you miss him, not only physically, but am sure you also miss his sweet spirit.  My prayers for comfort and strength are lifting you up.
J. Cooper

To the Family of cecil Mills: I was so very sad to hear of the tragic loss of your loved one. I was in the graduating class of 1961 from South Dade High School. Although I did not know your dad, I remember him as being a very nice person. I am sure that I would have enjoyed knowing him better if the opportunity had presented itself. I do remember that he was quite an athlete, and have discovered some clippings from two of his football games among my high school memorabelia. He is specifically mentioned in the two articles. I would be happy to mail these to anyone keeping a scrapbook if you would send me  an address. I am on Facebook or can be reached at Brenda.Glissmeyer@comcast.net. Again, please accept my condolences from a former classmate. Sincerely, Brenda Welch Glissmeyer

You don't know me but I was a juror on the recent trial. I wanted to share my sympathy with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Looking through your pictures of your father really touched my heart, he looked like a very caring and gentle soul. Even though the trial is over and people will say you have closure, I know you will never feel closure without your father. But what you do have are wonderful memories and pictures to share. You are in my thoughts and prayers....It was a privelege to serve and to now have justice for Cecil Mills.

Jaya Holmes

I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND TO THE MILLS FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.  THE MULLIN FAMILY AND THE MILLS FAMILY HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF FRIENDSHIP.  MY FATHER RALPH AND GENE SENIOR WORKED TOGETHER AT VELDA DAIRY.  I MY SELF PARTICIPATED IN SPORTS ALONG WITH RUBEN, DON, AND CECIL.  TREMENDOUS ATHLETES ALL OF THEM.  I REMEMBER THE WHOLE FAMILY SHOWING UP TO SUPPORT WHO EVER WAS PLAYING AT THE TIME.  I WAS TRULY SORRY WHEN DON DIED AND AM EQUALLY SORRY TO HEAR OF CECILS DEATH.  I COULDN'T HELP BUT NOTICE HOW MUCH, CECIL LOOKED LIKE HIS FATHER. I AGAIN EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES AN AM SORRY ;  BUT I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY.   LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY.  GERALD MULLIN,  SOUTHDADE DADE ,CLASS OF 59

There isn't a thing I could do to change your aching hearts, but please remember that so many still think and pray for you daily.

I just read about your Dad Cecil, he worked for my Dad form many years in Miami. I am so sorry for the terrible tragedy. I loved working with your Dad as he was my mentor. I hope and pray for Justice. Kevin the last time I saw you was on Metro Rail as I was on the way to Court House for the trial for the kid who shot and killed my brother in 1990. Kevin contact me at kevlis@hotmail.com

To Mr Mills,

Though I have never met you, I feel as though I know who you are through the love, beauty, and compassion that you passed on to your children.  You did an amazing job, as everything they have done to honor you is a true reflection of what you have given to them.  I thank you....for they have been able to give me comfort and peace in my own time of grief.  BE AT PEACE MR MILLS, and know that your children will live their lives to persue justice and honor your memory.  Say hello to my mom, and be prepared that she will talk your ear off!  Til we meet one day. :)  Christina

 

To The Children Of Cecil Lamar Mills,

Please accept my sincerest of condolances, and know how much it pains me to know what a deep loss you guys have experienced.  There are really, no words for such loss. 

Love and prayers to ALL of you. Christina