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From:
Melissa Mills Blakey
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Friday, February 3, 2017
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Believe it or not, my dad was a very talented musician, but he hadn't played the guitar in years. When I was about 7, my dad put nylon strings on the guitar and taught me a few chords. He made up a song to go with the chords and told me that every major rock and roll song in the 60s included these four chords. The first song he played for me was "If I Had A Hammer" by Peter, Paul, and Mary. He then played "500 Miles" and "Leaving on a Jetplane" by John Denver, who he really tried to emulate. When I first got the guitar in my hand, he taught me the words and the chords to John Denver's song, "Today." Re-listening to this song now, I'm struck by the lyrics and how it's all about seizing the day, which is exactly who my dad was and how he liked to live."A million tomorrows shall all pass away, 'ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today.I can't be contented with yesterday's glory, I can't live on promises winter to spring.Today is my moment, and now is my story, I'll laugh and I'll cry and I'll sing."
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From:
Melissa Mills Blakey
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Friday, February 3, 2017
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This memory was sparked by Sarah's and will be all about football. My dad taught me how to throw a football. Most dads probably don't teach their daughters this, but my dad was committed because he grew up in Ohio, which meant he was an Ohio State fan. He was also a Denver Broncos fan and some of my earliest memories include my dad getting really excited when "Big John", as he called John Elway, was in the 4th quarter with less than 2 minutes to go. Because he was such a fan, I remember practicing throwing when I was 8 and him showing me how to grip the laces and let the ball spin off of my fingers. I got pretty good over the years and it became my secret trick that I busted out when I wanted to impress people, especially guy friends. Often I would ask whenever I saw a football if someone wanted to throw it. We would start off slow without too much space between and then I would eventually throw a close to perfect spiral well over the other person's head. Often they would be baffled and ask where I learned to throw a spiral like that and I said, "my dad", with a smile. When I got into USC, my parents immediately started following the team and got to witness the good years with Pete and the players he coached. Just this Thanksgiving, my dad was so excited to watch the Clemson vs Alabama game and because we didn't have cable, we trekked the baby over for his first outing to my parent's hotel. My dad would get excited at every play and say, "What a game!" over and over after it was over. He loved football. His Sundays were committed to it and later some Saturdays when USC would play. One of his favorite times was going with my mom and his friends Woody and Dorian annually to the ASU vs USC game. My parents would wear their USC gear and Woody, an alum of ASU, would wear his. They loved that tradition.
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From:
Sarah Ambriz
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
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Kim was a very special person in my life. He wasn't a just a boss, he was a friend and confidant. He was a father figure to me when I was going through one of the most difficult times in my life, I hope he knew how much I appreciated that. I really needed someone then and he was there.
We really enjoyed talking to each other. We had so much fun talking about our lives and families. And of course every day we discussed what he heard on Rush or Fox that morning. We would laugh all the time, he appreciated a good joke and I think I am funny so we were the perfect match.
I also learned so much from Kim. He was an amazing teacher and mentor. He really believed in me, sometimes more than I believed in myself. He always encouraged me to not let the lack of women in commercial real estate hold me back.
A few fun stories about Kim:
- The first time Kim wore a shirt he put the date on the tag. He told me it was so that he could monitor its wear. I told him while it was an ingenious way to monitor quality he is the only person I have ever met that does this.
- His CB radio name was Moneymaker. Carol, I know yours but he made me promise not to tell.
- When Kim found out I knew zero about football he decided to act out a play for me playing all positions himself. While I understand he played football, watching a 66 year old man act out a quarterback hiking an imaginary football to himself as the receiver was priceless.
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From:
Jessica Farrow
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
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My colleague and friend, Kim Mills, brought such happiness to the office everyday. He was always upbeat and positive no matter what challenges were being faced. He loved working and more importantly mentoring. He loved to discuss current events and politics with anyone and everyone. I'll always remember his silly "Thank you Secret Santa emails" and his Sheriff costume at Halloween. He was truly a bright light and beloved member of our TCT family. We miss you dearly.
Jessica
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From:
Steve Chader
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
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I was thinking of words that describe ny friend Kim Mills, and there are many that come to mind. Wisdom... Kim joined Jennice and I as our partner at TCT Commercial he was a confidant for us through good times and bad. Competent... his experience and knowledge of people, life and business added value to everyone he worked with. Caring... Kim got great joy helping others it drove him everyday. Deal Maker...He would tell us "I love to work" the essence of work to Kim was putting the deal together. Creative and Considerate... Kim has a style the instilled confidence and trust in people. Mentor... He took great pleasure in teaching and training "the next generation" by sharing his knowledge. Ethical... that is an important word not always found in the business world and it applies to Kim. Patriot... Kim loved our country and cared enough to be active and vocal about it. Grandfather... Kim was so excited to share pictures and stories. Gracious, Husband, Father, Professional, the list goes on. I am grateful that Kim was a part of my life.
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From:
Jim Kellander
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Kim my friend I will miss our conversations on all the real issues in life and having you stop by my office to cheer up my day. You are an awesome caring person of great knowledge and personal presence and you will be dearly missed by all of your family and friends. I regret not getting to know you better as you were truly one of the best people I have have ever met. Thank you for the fun times and I know heaven will open it's gates for you. Rest in peace my friend. May god bless your family and all those who had the pleasure to know you. Jim
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From:
Jennice Doty
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Kim was always thinking of other Team members in our office whether we were working on our business strategy or having our monthly lunch celebration. He was an amazing negotiator and a faithful teacher. It was so fun to watch him transform to "tough commercial Broker" to his brand new role as Grampa! He told me he was smitten after meeting Lincoln! I think he finally realized why we always had babies (or puppies) in our office. Not really the corporate setting he was used to! I have so many other memories I will share in the future. Miss my co-worker, my friend...
Jennice
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