In just a few words, Our Phil helped connect close friends and new acquaintances alike around the world with future employers, business partners, lifelong friends, and soulmates.

You Need To Meet is an online story sharing forum to keep the legacy of Philippus Miller III ’83 – Cornell School Alumnus, Glee Club Legend, Entrepreneur – alive and inspire future generations to be more like him – genuine and generous, light-hearted and fun-loving.

Sunset over Cayuga Lake shared by friend Ted Teng ’79

hotelie hall of fame awards

November 13, 2022

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Taylor Scott ’08

If not for Phil taking the time out of his day to put genuine thought into me, my situation, and the intentionality in his notes to me, I may not have had the courage to continue reaching out to other Cornell Hotel School Alumni who came before me and who have been successful in their lives and careers.

Susan Fleming ’08

I immediately identified Phil as a "big personality" who was infused with warmth, generosity, and the best laugh ever .

Rick & Mary Adie ’75

To see Phil “in action” was to witness a master who knew the value of making others feel important and respected.
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WORDS ON PHIL

Phil Miller ’83 our VIP guest checked out of room 20.

There were a few messages left for him by hotelies:

1. Esther Tang  2. Victoria Amador  3. Etele Von Brasse
4. Susan Boyle-Wood  5. Robert Mack  6. Alex Koch  7. Grant Stansbury
8. Sambhavi “Sam” Vempati  9. Brian Simon  10. Vickie Littler-Kozhushchenko

Click the buttons below to read the moving words said by family, friends and colleagues during Phil’s memorials

Sage Chapel Memorial Speeches (August 30, 2019) Valley Forge Memorial Speech (November 29, 2019)

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