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05/11/2002 Archived Entry: "The Stamp Man in Carnation"

From a Seattle Times story: "Since 1996, Miller has been giving stamps from his collection to classes at Carnation Elementary School and Eagle Rock Multi-Age Program in Duvall. Before he visits, he gets a list of student interests — from airplanes to animals or flowers. Then he chooses a special stamp for each child. 'I've got my stamps spread all over the house, and I'll never get my (stamp) books up to date, so I might as well give them away,' said the 86-year-old widower. "

Even now he volunteers at the senior center and works three overnight shifts at the USO at SeaTac airport.