Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I found Rye Miles son on facebook who is 93 and he said this after I told him I am honoring his father by using his name. Do you think I should change my alias? Bill Miles He has many relatives in Arizona, including a daughter that is 93 and 3 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild ,and I no longer live in Arizona bur I was a Deputy Sheriff under Cal Boise, in the 1950's, as a Motorcycle cop and later I hauled felony prisoners from all over the US, to Phoenix, in the Sheriff's airplane. I'm not sure I approve of anyone using his name and his great history. I posted a letter from Gov. Hunt sent to my Mother after he died so you should look for it in my Facebook account.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 The horse is out of the barn. You can change it, but you've been Rye Miles so long, were all going to call you that regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 No I wouldn't, I think that you are honoring his father's legacy by using his name. Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Keep it. I wouldnt have even known who he was if it wasnt for you. I'm sure there's one or two other folks in the same boat as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Don’t change it. Why would you need his approval? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 You will probably outlive him, Rye. Don’t worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 You have honoured him for years so keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Here's what I said BEFORE he responded: Tony Romano Bill Miles I do cowboy action shooting and we all have an alias. I picked your dad as an alias!!! I read the book Arizona Rangers by Bill O'Neal and the name Rye Miles just struck me as a cool name. I hope it's okay with you! I had no idea he had any relatives out there! I am pleasantly surprised to see you on here. Your dad was an interesting figure of the west! (Rye Miles Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) #13621) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 It’s all in the approach, I suppose. Maybe you should have led with the ‘honoring a great figure of the old West’ theme, vs. ‘cool name’. In any event, unless he’s going to hunt you down I’d say keep honoring the name I see it as kind of like the U.S. flag code — even a display of the flag that, through not knowing, is in technical violation of the code can be excused if the intent is pure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 He says he’s “not sure”. I’d say keep your alias, Rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Rye Miles is not as common as John Smith, but neither has a copyright or trademark™ attached to it. Considering how many people get offended by so many things... keep it and move on. Getting offended and 35 cents buys cheap coffee (or used to). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Rye was his nickname, he was actually mostly referred to as Sgt. J.T. Miles. I couldn’t find why the nickname, I assume it has something to do with rye whiskey. His real name was Jeptha Thaddeus Miles! Yea, I’ll keep the name too late to change it now !! Thanks for all the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 What would you consider changing to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 What would you consider changing to? Catlow, but that’s already taken I have no idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Pard, ya can't change your name until you trade out for 1911s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Dear Rye, It is a shame that he doesn't approve. He just doesn't understand our ways or your intent. Sincerely, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 If the lack of approval bothers you, change your alias to Ryder Miles or Rye Miler. Either way, you're still Rye Miles, as far as most folks on here know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 PLUS ONE to Allie Mo. Keep it. If you hadn't gone poking around, he wouldn't know who, where, what you are. None of his business at this point actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 PLUS ONE to Allie Mo. Keep it. If you hadn't gone poking around, he wouldn't know who, where, what you are. None of his business at this point actually. This Besides, I've never heard of any relative of a "famous" old west personality getting their panties in a wad over someone (present day) with the same name. You mean well and from what I can tell, have upheld the name to the highest standard......regardless of what Calico Mary says. Keep the name and go rob a liquor store.....just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 This Besides, I've never heard of any relative of a "famous" old west personality getting their panties in a wad over someone (present day) with the same name. You mean well and from what I can tell, have upheld the name to the highest standard......regardless of what Calico Mary says. Keep the name and go rob a liquor store.....just kidding. Thanks I hope I’m upholding the name of course I could shoot better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 As the song says, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Big Tree Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Keep the name. Just don't dishonor it. Of course we know you never would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Or you could compromise, and change your alias to Vodka Miles, or maybe Rye Kilometers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 You better keep it , we're still America, call yourself what you want....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I shot with Rye for a number of years when I lived in Ohio. I can't think of a better representative of the cowboy code than Rye. He is a great example of SASS, cowboys in general & is an excellent pard to carry a tribute to an Arizona Ranger. Ride proud Rye ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 I shot with Rye for a number of years when I lived in Ohio. I can't think of a better representative of the cowboy code than Rye. He is a great example of SASS, cowboys in general & is an excellent pard to carry a tribute to an Arizona Ranger. Ride proud Rye ! Thanks Yusta for the kind words. Ya got me blushing a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 With a SASS # of 13621??? You deserve to keep it.. You've honored it for a good many years.. Rance Thinkin' you've earned the right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Besides, you shouldn't have gone poking around in the first place None of the Old Codgers business anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 With a SASS # of 13621??? You deserve to keep it.. You've honored it for a good many years.. Rance Thinkin' you've earned the right.. To be honest I had 2 alias' before this one but I've been Rye Miles for about 15-16 years or so, yea I guess you're right I should just keep it! Thanks Pard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Besides, you shouldn't have gone poking around in the first place None of the Old Codgers business anyway What happened was I looked up the Arizona Rangers on Facebook and they got a page. They're an all volunteer group now and they help with parades, and also help out with any local disasters etc. If I lived out there I would join it. Well, anyhoo...someone put on a little story about the REAL Rye Miles and his son Bill Miles reacted to it. That's why I chimed in and said who I was and blah blah blah............I didn't really look for any of his family or anything like that. Ya gotta admit this is a weird situation! Who'd a thunk it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheatin Charlie Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Maybe his dad was over 6 feet tall and feels you are, wait for it Be-littling his name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Wait till he finds out yer a piano tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Wait till he finds out yer a piano tuner. I guess that's one potential customer I won't count on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Maybe his dad was over 6 feet tall and feels you are, wait for it Be-littling his name! Oh My! This reminds me of Hubby. He's 6'5" and took his great grandfather's name as his alias. This was his GGF, Jess Brown. I think I am taller than he was. He was a shotgun messenger for Wells Fargo out of Deadwood in the 1870s and elected sheriff of Sturgis. Height is only a hindrance to people who think it is. Rye, you are a tall man in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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