Acts of Kindness
We're celebrating and remembering Marcus's legacy of kindness by spreading kindness and caring in his name. Your act of kindness can be many things--hold a door for someone, make a donation to a charity, help out at an animal rescue (Marcus loved animals!).
While you're out performing your acts of kindness, remember to pass out one of our Marcus Movement cards. If you don't have any, you can download and print a page of simplified cards from the link below.
If you'd like to share the story of your act of kindness, see below for a link to our form.
"Kindness. Pass it on for Marcus."
Stories of Kindness
"Here's an example from when he was younger, probably about 7th or 8th grade. Marcus and I stopped at the McDonalds on Ft. Couch Road for lunch one day. It was pretty crowded so we ended up sitting by the doors to the playroom. Marcus was sitting facing the doors and I had my back to them. We were eating and chatting and suddenly he put down his hamburger and told me "I'll be right back." I turned around to see him helping a young mother trying to come through the doors from the playroom with a double stroller with two toddlers inside and an infant in a carrier in her hands. Marcus had noticed her coming and realized she wouldn't be able to get through the doors very easily, so he got up to go help her. A lot of us would want to do the same. But many of us would just think about it and not act on it. That was the special thing about Marcus. He didn't hesitate to be the one to act and help someone out."
--Marcus's Mom
Marcus was the epitome of kindness throughout his whole life. We have talked to many people and they all talk about his kindness and caring attitude always.
Whenever Marcus and I would go anywhere, I was amazed at how he would acknowledge everyone walking by us or driving in a car next to us. He would always nod his head at them or say hello. You don't see people doing that nowadays but he always did it. During high school, Marcus played as a goalie on the JV and Varsity ice hockey teams. He always gave a ride to any player that needed it. Parents would complement us again and again about his caring attitude towards any kid who needed help. Many parents told us how remarkable of a boy Marcus was in that he would befriend their child when their child had a hard time socializing. Parents were also amazed at how Marcus would come up to them not only to say ‘hi’ but to ask how their day was going. I don't think there was any kid, and especially any kid or coach on the hockey teams that did not love Marcus. Ask any one of them how they felt about Marcus and the answer is the same.
Marcus won countless employee of the month awards at the restaurant he worked for, as well as being recognized as best employee at their 50th anniversary celebration, due again to his friendly attitude as well as a great work ethic. Ask any employee who worked with Marcus and again you will hear about his caring attitude, his kindness, and his availability as a shoulder to cry on, or a friend.
I could go on and on because during our son's life, there were too many people to count who met Marcus and loved him. My wife, my older son, and I, along with many friends, are planning to continue performing acts of kindness and caring in Marcus’s honor, just as he spent his whole life doing.
We love and miss our son more than can be described, but it has been very comforting to see how many people were really moved by Marcus and his kindness. As one of his previous teachers wrote on his obituary page, “Marcus’s departure will be felt because his presence was felt.”
---Marcus's Dad
If you'd like to share an act of kindness story, please complete this form and if its okay with you, we'll add it to this page.
Our Marcus Movement Cards
If you'd like some Marcus Movement cards to pass out while doing your acts of kindness, let us know.
You can reach us by phone at (412) 447-1637
or email at
themarcusmillermovement@gmail.com
If you prefer, you can download and print a simplified version of our cards here.