It is with deep regret that we must inform all of R.E. Lee High School Alumni that Coach Mike Millan died Christmas morning December 25, 2011.

Coach fell and broke his upper leg below his hip implant. He had surgery to mend it just before Thanksgiving and despite a lot of pain he was recovering. The stress of general anesthesia, his age, perhaps a little too aggressive physical therapy, and a pre-existing congestive heart condition all combined to cause a decline in his situation. The treatment he was getting for his heart had a negative effect on his kidneys and he had to undergo dialysis. It was a lot to go through and he was reluctant to do extraordinary things to survive.  Words from friends did a lot to improve his spirits. 

Coach Millan was Lee's first and foremost head coach, and his was a long, loving, and memorable career.  All who were privileged to know him as simply P.E. students, or as members of his freshmen, Junior Varsity or Varsity teams can attest to his love of sports and his dedication to teaching and all Lee students.

He will be missed and there will always be a special place for him in our hearts.