Everyone,
I just got off the phone with Linda, Perry's sister. We had a great talk. Needless to say, if Perry is missed by all of us, you can imagine Linda's loss. Unlike folks who tell ya'..."If there's anything I can do"... I can share some news with all of you about something we can "all" do.
Perry is going to be cremated. Linda has told me that expenses are going to be piling up. She also wants all of Perry's friends to know that, in a couple of weeks, there will be a "celebration" (her words, not mine...but damned good words) held in Titusville. I will keep everyone informed as to that event.
I promised Linda that she would not have to worry about the expenses. I think we can (each) come up with a little change, along with the RKCA, and handle this obstacle for a great lady who has been driving her brother to Dr. appointments, to Randall when needed and taking care of Perry's personal affairs for several years now.
What say you? I have two raffle projects to get going here on knifetalkforums. One is the #12 (#14) raffle for Robert Welch and the other (now) is a fundraiser for Perry Miller's celebration of a life well spent!
I will start seperate threads for each of these worthwhile projects. If you wish to help with Perry's expenses, you can take part in the fundraiser, raffle or by a simple donation. Here's how you can donate (small, medium or whatever) immediately:
The RKCA was founded to help spread the word about knife collecting to our youth and to help our Veterans. Perry's celebration of life well spent definately qualifies! you can send donations to:
RKCA
11100 SW 93rd Court Road
Suite #10-357
Ocala, Fl. 34481
*Please note that your contribution is in memory of Perry.
Also, via Paypal to:
RKCASSOCIATION@aol.com
Again: Please indicate that your funds are sent in mmory of Perry.
I hope we can ease Perry's family burdon by lifting these financial worries. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Devasting news to us here at the shop. Perry was always fun to talk with and to hear his stories from the knifeworld and his past 30+ years! We will miss his visits and knowledge.

I'm glad I was able to buy my belt buckle from him the first Blade show I attended, it is one of the Stoddard's and it will help me to remember our friend.

Knifekid...gone but never forgotten....

---DW---

Sad days.
I had the pleaser of meeting Perry at Blade.
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Perry was a fellow IBEW member.
Prayers will go out for his family.
Sad days indeed.

Dennis
IBEW Local 183

I got to know Perry pretty well from time spent together at a number of Blade shows. He was just plain fun to be with. RIP.

Another loss for the Randall community.
He will be missed.

Capt: If you read this, if you think that we could use the stuff I gave you at BLADE to raise some money I'm all in.

Rocky

Very sorry to hear this sad news. A real loss for us all here and of course his family. Prayers to the family.

We all have lost a great friend, who provided our Community with a valuable service to interested collectors.

The memory of our experiences with Perry help us through this time of grief.

I'll send a check next week.

Photo from Blade Show 2011

Perry was a friend to everyone that approached him. I will miss his humor and knowledgeable advice. The RMK and Knife world has lost an icon.
David Loomis

Very sad new today...another loss among my knife fraternity after Rhett's passing.
Perry, for years, was my first supplier...in Randall's and Case.
For years, While in Orlando for business, never missed to drive & visit him at SpaceSportCutlery...so many time I went to Titusville...so many knives and so many talks. Still keep my ivories in a mineral oil tank as he teached to me..!
I learned so manny things from him and so proud he was named Randall Expert after Pete's passing.
Lately He did so many authentications for me...the only way to help him without offence..!
He was a Gentleman in sales and trades...I will always remember him for good reason.
Riposa In Pace...Rest In Peace my Friend.
Guido Bitossi

Capt. I'll call you for donation.
Guido