The Appalachian Community Development Association recognizes, in memoriam, the contributions and generosity of the following people.

Danny Miller
By Roberta Campbell and Michael E. Maloney

Dr. Danny Miller died Nov 9, 2008 at age 59 of a heart attack.
A native of North Carolina, Miller brought his interest and expertise on Appalachia into his research and teaching.  Miller was also known for his sunny disposition, friendliness and outward shows of affection.  At his memorial service he was referred to as "the heart and soul" of NKU.  It was also noted that he was famous for his vigorous bear hugs.

Miller was a one-time member of the Research Committee and assisted in the planning of the committee’s 1995 Urban Appalachian Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Maloney: “Danny stands out in my memory in many ways.  His contributions to Appalachian studies were enormous.  He edited at least two major books on Appalachian literature as well as a magazine.  His personal charisma gave him enormous influence over all with whom he came in contact and he always used this charisma to do good.  He did not let his brilliance go to his head.  He came out of the ivory tower to do hard work for causes like the Appalachian Festival.”

Miller was also a member of the Appalachian Studies Association.  He will be remembered in a special session at the ASA conference on March 27.

Stuart Faber
By Phillip J. Obermiller

Stuart Faber, 88, died Jan. 7, 2008 from the effects of ALS.

Son of Herbert Faber, one of the "Fathers of Formica" and founder of the Appalachian Fund located in Berea and Cincinnati, Stuart added activism to his father's philanthropy. He was personally involved in the work of the Council of the Southern Mountains, the Cincinnati Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee, the Better Housing League, and the Urban Appalachian Council.

He was a close personal friend and confidant to many in Cincinnati's Appalachian movement, including Ernie Mynatt, Michael Maloney, and Maureen Sullivan.

An independent builder and developer, Stuart brought a small businessman's insight to the many non-profits he helped nourish. A friendly and unassuming man, he devoted countless hours to community-based organizations as an advisor and board member.

Famous for getting out his pocket knife and carving on anything at hand when community meetings became particularly intense, his habit gave rise to the phrase, "It was a knives-on-the-table meeting."

The Urban Appalachian Council later instituted the Stuart Faber Award in recognition of "people who whittle away at the problems facing urban Appalachians." The award, an engraved pocket knife, is proudly carried by many activists in southwestern Ohio.