A Legacy of Service in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Volunteering as a family during Angel Tree season can be a richly rewarding experience, but for the Miller family in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it goes deeper than that — it is in their roots. A photo of the five generations of the family volunteering at The Salvation Army of Harrisonburg Angel Tree toy shop was shared on social media by Faye Spitler following last Christmas season.
The Miller family grandparents, Majors Clifford Charles and Margaret Shaw Miller, served with The Salvation Army at the Harrisonburg Corps from 1940 to 1959. “We are not a huge family,” explains granddaughter Faye Spitler. “My grandparents only had three children and four grandchildren. But every one of us remained in the Harrisonburg area.”
“Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without volunteering at our Corps,” Faye declares. The Miller family remains active with the corps throughout the year and is now preparing to take part in the Corps’ 100th anniversary festivities in 2025.
Photo Caption: (Back) Josephine Miller, Scott Miller, Margie Miller, Bridgette Spitler, Travis Miller, Robert Spitler, Faye Spitler, Tim Spitler
(Front) Jimmy “Monk” Miller, and Bobby Miller, two of Majors Charles and Margaret Miller’s children