#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Mykel F. Miller - VAntage Point

In September 2007, as Miller took part in a ground assault convoy mission in Zabul Province, an improvised explosive device (IED) hit his vehicle. He died from the wounds he sustained in the explosion.
Miller’s mother, Maria, spoke to The American Fallen Soldiers Project saying, “We are so proud of Mykel as he ‘lived’ more in 19 years than many people do in a lifetime. He approached every situation with iron will determination and a great sense of humor. Mykel will be greatly missed by his family and friends but remembered as a patriot and hero.”
During his service, Miller attained the rank of private first class. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart, an Army Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, an Army Service Ribbon, an Overseas Service Ribbon, a NATO Medal, a Combat Infantryman Badge and an Expert M16 Qualification Badge.