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Larry Miller: You know this guy?

Larry, Thanks for the memories and more.

Gail, Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. We will miss Larry and yet we know that the good work he has done throughout his life will be carried on by the family.

So many of you just gush at Larry's life. To me, it is a sad commentary. On one hand, he was extraordinarily successful and achieved everything he set his mind to, professionally. But at what expense? He was chasing deals and dollars his whole life but never spent time with his family? What's the point? It was clear in his last months that he would have drastically altered his life and spent more time with his famly if he could have. He left a life and family at 64. As generous as he was with his check book, his selfishness and intense work habits killed him. I acknowledge all that he has done for so many people and all that he has given. Professionally, he has written a story unlike any other. But personally, at the end of the day, what was the point? If you can't find a balance, there is little value and consolation in pursuing riches.

Interesting. No, I didn't know this guy, but I will print this article and hang onto it for several reasons. One, an excellent example that young people who don't excell in academics do have gifts in other areas. I'm substitute teacher studying for teacher cert. I see kids who need this message.
And, two, it's another vote against divorce. I once had a husband who was devoted to his work. I wasn't nearly so supportive and tolerant as Gail. I thought divorce was a good idea. It almost never is.

I do not look at this as sad, I look at this as a person who gave his all to bettering his church and community. Did that require a sacrifice from his family, yes it did. Why not look at the positives in this and not the negatives? I believe that the last six months were his time and gift to his family. To care for a dying person in those few months is more rewarding and bonding, then the up to 49 years that he was busy contributing to the state and the LDS church. Our General Authorities in the LDS church also spend a great deal of time blessing the lives of the thousands, rather then the few. I do not doubt that the love that grew in the last few months with his family was very special and rewarding.

Thanks, Mr. Miller, for all you did. We are proud of our fellow Utahn! Thanks for your example of integrity, hard work, and optimism.

It wasn't about the money. He dedicated his life to the benefit of everyone else. Yes, he sacrificed his family, but anyone who lives in Utah has felt the affects of his life in one way or another. He was always willing to give himself for the benefit of the community. We always hear of ways that we can improve the world, it is people like Larry who make a big difference. Not to mention the 5,000 jobs he created for many people. Just because you don't agree with the way he lived his life, doesn't mean you have to get on here and be negative. He obviously had an impact on your life to the point where you took the time to read this article. It would be one thing if all he was looking for in life was $$$$$ but if you read this article again, you'll find that the money came from being such a productive person. Life is about learning, and it's very apparent that he learned his lesson. You're the man Larry!

The real tragic thing about all this is your lame comments. When you hear his kids complain that he didn't spend time with them, let me know! How many Fathers have done the same thing? Maybe you could learn something from his example. For the rest of us, we will be gratefull for all he's done for the state. Try thinking of others for a change...many people are very sad by his passing.
To the Millers, try to ignore comments from people like "tragically sad".
Thanks for sharing Larry with us!

If Utah printed it's own currency, Brigham would be on the $100 dollar bill and Larry H Miller on the fifty. No one else comes close for the rest of the bills. I look back at the incredible risk Larry H took to put everything on red and spin the wheel. If it came up black, there's no Delta Center, no Gateway, no Miller Sports Park, and the balance of eighty other benefits to Utahns. Stockton and Malone made the Jazz winners so that the risk Larry H took payed off. So many things aligned to make it look so easy. Nothing succeeds like success. Ask yourself if you could put everything on a bet and start over if you lose it. Thanks for placing that bet Larry. Utahns will be collecting the winnings for a long time.