We lost one of the good guys.
 

Most of the cult that has visited the factory since it moved to Florida have directly or indirectly met Steve Miller.

Steve did everything from building the plugs and molds for the 28, 33 and 37, to rigging when the rigger quit to overseeing the 37 Outlaw race boat and handling Kevin and his crew.

I even threw him curve balls which he always seemed to hit outside the ball field. Never said can't and always finished what he started doing the very best he could. Everything from Dave's Skater that was run over on the Turnpike to a collectors '66 Vette that he just proudly finished.

Anyways, we lost him last night due to an avoidable mistake. If you know Haulover Inlet and the sandbar, they were anchored drinking a few cold ones. Steve dove in the water and misjudged the depth and his angle of entry. You know the rest. Unfortunate but atleast it was immediate.

He will be missed.

It's not often that I talk to Pat and he's not in a chipper mood. This morning you could tell something bad had happened. This morning, Steve's wife met Pat at the door, and told him of the news.

Steve was usually the first guy in the shop in the morning, and was always the last one there at night. This was the case many a time, as he was known to work ALL NIGHT on occasion. That's dedication.

RIP Steve Miller.
You will be missed.
:( :( :(

Very sad. RIP

Very sad news indeed. RIP Steve

He is super guy, very conscience..very sad indeed..RIP.

I met Steve when I was building my 28 back in 2000. He was the kind of guy that was instantly likeable and had this very cool demeanor about him.

I remember him working on my 28, finishing up some small detail work the day of my sea trial. It was a Saturday and he was the only one in the shop. He ended up coming out with Pat and I for the sea trial. There were still a few items that needed to be finished and as soon as we got the boat back to the shop, he started working on it again. I was completely taken by his dedication.

As it turns out, Steve rigged Remedy. To this day, I have not fixed one thing he touched.

He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

Steve

Very sad news, If he is the same Steve that was working on my 28 when I was there, from what I saw it would be tough to replace him 2 or 3 guys he was always moveing and get'n it done with a simle on his face. R.I.P.

It is very sad indeed. I talked to Pat earlier today and he told me this story. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Pat you had a few "Steves" that have worked for you. I cannot remember which one this is. Was he currently working for you when he had his accident? How long was he working for you? Sorry to hear of the tragic loss. Life is precious and very short.

Steve walked in the door right about 1996 and his resume said "built sailboat masts". Why did I hire him?????

Will never forget we had a 25 to deliver to CA. The boat was due 2 days earlier but of course we were late.

I'm in the cabin inspecting and see all of this little holes in the headliner.

As I am repairing them quickly as possible I see this drill bit poking thru every 8"s.

The holes were from Steve and if you know my temper........

I forgave him and the boat was delivered.

What memories.

Pat, I am sorry for your loss. RIP Steve Miller

Very Sad. Sounds like he was a great guy.

R I P

I'm sorry Pat, Doug

Very sad :( :( :(

sad news indeed R i P

RIP Steve.

Sorry to hear this sad news. If I'm not mistaken Pat, you introduced us to Steve during our factory tour.

Thoughts and prayers to all.

Rob & Barb

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. RIP Steve.

Pat, Was this the Steve that went out on our sea trial? If so he was the second person to drive my AT.

Pat sorry to here this

Marc

RIP Steve :(

Sorry to hear. Condolences to his family.

RIP Steve

Thanks for the responses. Everybody made it thru day 2. I think his family was more devastated today. Reality sets in.

We got him back up to the funeral home near the factory. Preparations are being made to get him back to home in PA tomorrow.

Anybody local we are going to have a small memorial/ celebration of life, one day next week when Dana and the kids get back. Call me or IM me.

Pat

Rip

Where in Pa is he from Pat?

Very sad news, AT lost a family member and a fellow boater.
We thank him for the joy that he brought everyone in the boats that he built.

Reba & James

Steve's Legacy
 

It's with a heavy heart that I write this post. The news of Steve's accicdent is sad and shocking. As a past employee of A/T, Steve and I worked side by side....his dedication & pride in his work was unsurpassable. Even after I left A/T, Steve and I kept in touch. It was his great skills that helped me rebuild my Checkmate into an even greater boat. To Dana and the kids, I know Steve was a great dad and husband...and I know you'll miss him dearly as the rest of us. To all the Active Thunder Clan, a piece of Steve rides with every boat! Steve Eisenberg

Steve Was A Great Guy Always Went The Extra Mile. I Worked Beside Many A Night Finshing Boats That Had To Go.


Good Speed Steve

Tim Parsons

very sad, sorry to hear!

Sorry for the loss.

RIP Steve

Keep your head up Pat. Let us know if we can do anything.

So sorry for your loss Pat.

Very sad, my condolences.........

Tragic. My condolences to Steve's family and friends.

Steve was not only a very talanted boat builder but was also a wonderful person as others *****ed and moaned I never heard him udder a negative comment. I will really miss him RIP Steve and thanks for all you did for me. See you in paradise I love you. Dave Batzer

Picture of his last boat project I'm really going to miss him.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...e_dave/RR5.jpg

Found this picture of Steve while he was rigging my boat man he did a wonderful job. I going to miss you buddy see you in Heaven I'll be looking for ya.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...mandfly220.jpg

Very well said, Dave.

That's exactly how we feel.

that is really sad....wishes to his family and friends.....
corey

This is so sad. We send our thoughts and prayers to both his families... at home and at the factory.

This is very sad to hear Rip.

Very sad to here about such a loss, all of our condolences and bless his family.
Laszlo & Linda

Very sorry to hear it. RIP and best wishes to his family. Very Sad.