The Peter Miller Foundation

Surfing Magazine - July 06

DECEASED 32-year-old Kailua, Oahu surfer Peter Miller, piloting a Hawaii Air Ambulance when the twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed into a BMW dealership on Maui. Miller made a name for himself as a hard charger on the North Shore during the '90s, but eventually followed in his father's footsteps to pursue a career as a pilot. He is particularly remembered for looking out for the young surfers around Kailua, many times giving them his old surfboards, and therefore, the "Peter Miller Foundation" has been established in his name to provide future generations with the equipment they need to pursue their own surf dreams. Peter is survived by brothers Michael and Tony; parents, Barbara and Emmett; sister-in-law, Jennifer; and nephew, Evan.

FreeSurf Magazine - Vol 3 No 5

Kailua's Son Goes Home - Peter Miller Dies In Tragic Plane Crash

On the evening of March 8, 2006, 32-year-old Peter Miller of Kailua, Oahu, died while piloting a Hawaii Air Ambulance. Thanks to Peter's heroic efforts, the twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed into a BMW dealership near Hana Highway, avoiding innocent bystanders on one of the busiest roads in Kahului. Peter is survived by brothers Mike and Tony; parents, Barbara and Emmett; sister-in-law Jennifer; and nephew Evan.

Peter grew up surfing Oahu's windward side with his brothers and the late Jason Bogle, who died of cancer in 2004. The Millers and Bogle quickly made names for themselves on the North Shore and in various surf contests during the '90s - especially at the Banzai Pipeline where goofy-footers Peter and Mike negotiated the difficult, hollow lefts like it was just Half Point, Sandys...

...A special foundation to carry on Peter's legacy has been started by Peter's mom, brothers and friends called Peter Miller Foundation. "This foundation is also dedicated to Dave Aluli and Jason Bogle," says foundation organizer Sean Yano. Since Peter was always known to take young windward kids under his wing, this foundation will allow groms' surf dreams to take flight by hosting an annual surf contest fundraiser, paying for kids' entry fees and helping them travel to mainland surf competitions. "I just want people to know Pete found something within himself and God," says brother Tony. "He lived every moment for other poeple. He knew there was a calling for himself and that you can make a difference."

Heavywater Magazine- May 06

In God's Hands

Peter Miller grew up on the windward side of Oahu. He was one of the Kailua boys. Along with his twin brother, Michael, the two would cruise the secret - and not so secret - east side spots, along with their counterpart, the late Jason Bogle.

A whole slew of including Peter and Michael, competed back in the early 1990s on the ameteur surfing curcuit with the HIC team. Peter consistently made the finals in the former Hawaiian Surfing Federation Series, in which the top ameteur surfers in the islands competed...

...On March 8, 2006, 32-year-old Peter Miller died while piloting a Hawaii Air Ambulance when the faulty twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed into a BMW dealership on Maui as he tried to bring it down safely.

A special fund has been started in Peter's name: "The Peter Miller Foundation." This fund was created to keep his dream alive for generations to come. It will be able to provide surf equipment for those less fortunate, as well as serve as a tribute to the lasting memory of Peter's generosity.

FreeSurf Magazine - Vol 3 No 8

A Soldier of God's Army Still Fighting

Friends and family gathered in his name, and it was honored. The Peter Miller Benefit was the hottest party in Lahaina on June 17 as the black-and-white checkered floor at Longhi's was graced with smiling faces and hot bodies of all ages, dancing to acoustic sounds from Joe Johnson, singer of Kailua band "Stone."...

...The Peter Miller Foundation was started to continue his work in helping children achieve their goals in surfing and in life. Although the foundation in still in its infancy, money raised will help put on surf contests, pay for equipment and surf trip expenses for low-income youth, as well as contribute to medical costs for people in the community. So far, the foundation has raised over $20,000.