Travis G on February 20, 2009 said:

Larry thanks for keeping the Jazz in Utah. Though at times I disagree’d with business decisions you made you were a tremendous asset to the state of Utah. My condolences to your family.

samhills on February 20, 2009 said:

Sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. He has done so much for the state of Utah. He took a struggling Jazz franchise and built it up to what it is now. What Larry gave to utah was very unique in an owner. He showed he truly cared…sometimes to a fault. He was very passionate about his team. Jazz fans owe him a big thanks. It’s sad to see him go. Now, lets go win a championship for him. GO JAZZ.

Catherine Smith on February 20, 2009 said:

My heartfelt condolences go out to the Miller family, the the Jazz family, and everyone who loved LHM.

His numerous contributions to his community and to the team he loved will always be remembered.

I was lucky enough to meet him at a Jazz event in 2000 and he was gracious, warm and kind.

Thanks for the many years of memories of games with you courtside, Mr. Miller.

God bless you and keep you and thank you for making the world a better place while you were here.

Doug Zanger on February 20, 2009 said:

I am a Trail Blazers fan. Though we compete on the court, we don’t compete in life and Larry Miller was an amazing asset to the game and an even bigger one in the lives of the people he touched. He will be missed but his legacy will continue to live for many years to come. Our prayers are with his family and all Jazz and NBA fans.

Chris Avery on February 20, 2009 said:

We love you and your family, Brother Miller. God Speed!

DAVID on February 20, 2009 said:

Today we lost a good man and a great boss I have had the privelage to work for one of his dealerships and his example he set for us I will never forget. One thing I am most proud of his the way he gave and thats why I contributed to the Larry Miller Charities. He will truly be missed.

MAC III on February 20, 2009 said:

Thanks for everything you did for the Fans, the Jazz and the state of Utah. You will be missed.

Michel Rivetti on February 20, 2009 said:

Larry has had a profound impact on not only Utah but on the individuals who live here. Personally, it was because of things he did, like keeping the Jazz here, that kept me going during difficult times. My love of basketball is indirectly related to the work he did. I also worked at Larry H. Miller Toyota, his first dealership.

Though I never knew him on a personal level, I am greatly saddened by this loss and hope that his children will keep his legacy alive and run his businesses the way he would have wanted. Larry is truly an inspiration for everyone. He built his businesses out of hard work. He was not given anything that he has, he had to work hard for it.

The thing that comes to mind whenever I think about Larry is that anything is possible, all dreams can become reality and if you are determined then nothing can stop you.

We will all miss you greatly Larry and the amazing impact you had on us all. There will certainly be a void left in Utah without you. All our affection and sympathies to your family and loved ones. Thank you for creating a legacy that will continue.

Justin on February 20, 2009 said:

Larry will be missed. I grew up watching the Jazz and I have always admired the way that Larry has run the franchise. Jerry Sloan’s tenure is just one of signs of how loyal and dedicated of a person he was. We all can learn from his example and I hope that the Jazz organization honors his memory in a substantial way on behalf of those of us he has touched.

Mike W. on February 20, 2009 said:

RIP Larry, Your work here is done. Thanks for all you have done for Utah. Our thoguhts are with your family.

Raul Barnett on February 20, 2009 said:

Hello, Im a Laker Fan, but I’m in shock with the passing of Larry Miller, Larry Miller was a great man and great example for everyone and a great Owner, He will be missed but his legacy will continue to live for many years to come. Our prayers are with his family and all Jazz and NBA fans.

This is Carlo Bravo from Manila, Philippines. My prayers and condolences for your family. I am your no. 1 jazz fan here in the philippines. We are proud of you and we will always remeber you. on February 20, 2009 said:

This is Carlo Bravo from Manila, Philippines. My prayers and condolences to your family. I am your no. 1 jazz fan here in the Philippines. We are proud of you and we will always remember you. The greatest jazz of all..

Karen on February 20, 2009 said:

I am truly saddened to hear of Mr. Miller’s passing. I will remember his strong integrity and willingness to stand up for what he believed. I remember him as an honorable man, whose heart was in the right place. He will be missed, but his legacy as a humanitarian and man of honor will keep his memory alive. My prayers are with his family.

Doug L. on February 20, 2009 said:

The state of Utah and the NBA family lost a great man today. His mission of delivering an NBA franchise to the people of this state is a model for all owners in professional sports. What a funny and compassionate man, who will be greatly missed.

B.J. on February 20, 2009 said:

Larry was often controversial and wasn’t always well liked, but if it wasn’t for him, the Jazz would have moved to another city a long time ago. He was also active in the community and charitable, and the people of Salt Lake City and the state of Utah are grateful for that.

Kris on February 20, 2009 said:

RIP Larry. I wish there was more people in this world like you. You were a wonderful person and a true sports fan. You have done a lot for the NBA and especially Utah. The success you have had is one of a kind and you will be leaving a legacy. God bless you and your family.

matt on February 20, 2009 said:

RIP Larry H Miller. Thanks for saving the jazz and calling things like you see them!

Robert Riley on February 20, 2009 said:

I am a Bulls fan. My team Chicago Bulls crushed Jazz’s hearts in June of 1997 and June 1998 in route of 2nd 3-peat title. From Chicago, I hope that his family would be proud to know that Mr. Miller has made Jazz a champion for many years to the state of Utah even bringing his team to 2 NBA Finals against my team Bulls back in 1997 and 1998. They were good teams and today they are good team trying to make playoffs better than the current Bulls team they lost a decade ago in late 1990’s.

Robert Vaughn on February 20, 2009 said:

My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the Miller family, their friends, and members of the Jazz organization. I’ve spent my entire life as a San Antonio Spurs fan, but there is no denying the contributions made by Mr. Miller to the NBA, it’s fans, and the world. His legacy will continue to shine for many years in much the same way that his players have done on the court. -R.C. Vaughn

cathy on February 20, 2009 said:

We are so sad to lose Larry Miller. Our condolences to his family and the Jazz, too. We would have missed a lot without him. I just listened to the news conference and wanted to share this quote with his family and all of us. It is from a note sent to Eleanor Roosevelt after the death of her husband, Franklin. “They are not dead who live in lives they leave behind. In those whom they have blessed they live a life again.” It brought her “constant comfort” – I hope it will for you, as well. We have enjoyed Jazz games since they came to Utah. Thanks, Larry!!

Michelle on February 20, 2009 said:

My prayers are with the family of Mr Miller. It’s a sad day for the nba family.

Lynn on February 20, 2009 said:

Thanks for having the insight to build more than a business with the Jazz. Your understanding that people are more important than things is very admirable especially in the sports world where they change coaches and players like socks. I pray your son will continue your legacy and make things work for an even greater legacy.

Sam on February 20, 2009 said:

RIP Larry Miller. What a great asset he was to the NBA family. He put his heart and soul into the Jazz.

Eddie Rodriguez on February 20, 2009 said:

LOVE YOU LARRY!!!!! look down on US from heaven… and convice GOD in letting the JAZZ win a championship! i’ve live in SALT LAKE my whole life and have known nothing else but knowing that after all… i know this guy. Rest in Peace Larry. GO JAZZ!!

jnyqust on February 20, 2009 said:

I was in shock when I saw the news on the website tonight. My condolences to the MIller family and the Jazz. Larry was a great man and a true Utahn through and through. The NBA has lost a great member of its family.

steven on February 20, 2009 said:

RIP Larry Miller. yyou have done allot for you team. i want to say thank you for all the succsess you have done to put up a good team. You are in a better place RIP

HTownRockets on February 20, 2009 said:

My condolences to the Miller family and the Utah Jazz fans who had respect and love for the guy. Keep on strong through this time and good luck with the rest of your season.

arnold on February 20, 2009 said:

Larry thank you so much for everything you did for the state of Utah and offcourse our Utah JAZZ. You will be missed .
NOW WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP WE OWE LARRY 1 CAUSE AFTER ALL WE LOVE THIS GUY…..

Shea on February 20, 2009 said:

Larry H. Miller was a worker, a giver, and a gentlemen of great character and integrity. I’ve enjoyed listening to him speak and for years I have seen what he has done for his community in Utah and the NBA community. I certainly wish more of our business leaders did it like Larry H. Miller. We need more men and women like him. My sincerest condolences to his family. We will remember you in our prayers. It is a great loss and he will be missed.

wardog on February 20, 2009 said:

As a Laker fan, I may not have liked the Jazz, but I always respected Larry Miller. He walked the walk. Nothing underscores this fact better than the way he treated Derek Fisher in his time of need. Another owner (heck, even Jerry Buss!) might have tried to at least get SOMETHING in exchange for him, but Mr. Miller understood that family comes before basketball–and let Derek out of his contract with no strings attached. A true class act. The NBA is better because of his influence. And poorer with his passing. Godspeed, Larry. You will be missed, even in Lakerland. And my sympathies go out to his family and friends.

Joe Connolly on February 20, 2009 said:

You know what? You have a great organization, a great team. I’ve always respected the Jazz and on this very sad day I want to share my condolances on the loss of Larry Miller. Hey, I live just an hour south of Portland, Oregon so you KNOW who MY team is and always will be. This is way beyond the game though. Rivalries and trash talk don’t exist here. I hope you Jazz fans and the team find comfort in the fact that he left a personal and professional legacy that is worth remembering.

Oh and one more thing…THANK YOU AND GOOD JOB FOR BEATING BOSTON!!!

Dave on February 20, 2009 said:

May he rest in peace. He’s brought alot of warmth to the community of Salt Lake City. With out the Jazz being here in Utah, who knows what coulda happened. Im just grateful that he gave back to the community. He’s a good man and will sorely be missed. LHM did good for the Jazz, wether alot of people didn’t agree with his thinking, personally, I think he did what was best for the team.

Best of luck to his family and to the Jazz.

Pistol2Dantley2Stock2Malone2DWill on February 20, 2009 said:

It was Larry Miller’s stable ownership of the franchise that allowed it to stay in Salt Lake City. I’ll remember him as an owner who was passionate about his team. I’ll always take the one who cared too much over the one who cared too little. There are fans in sports who can only HOPE to have an owner as good as you. We’ll miss you forever Mr. Miller.

Deb on February 20, 2009 said:

I can remember being so worried many years ago when it seemed like a done deal that the Jazz were going to Minnesota (The Minnesota Jazz sounds even a little stranger that the Utah Jazz). But a hero rode in on his white Charger, or whatever car he was driving at the time and saved us. I am so sorry to see you leave us Larry, even for a much better place. From Billy Paultz taking one on ther chin from Hakeem Olajawon to the three point shot by John Stockton heard around the world (at least my world) to D-Will and boys beating both the Lakers and the Celtics in about a week’s time, I have been mesmerized by Jazz basketball. You have provided countless hours of joy and excitement by your commitment to quality players and coaches. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gail and the whole Miller Family for the sacrifices they also made to make Utah a much better place to live. To quote another Jazz legend “You gotta love him, baby”.

Kurt on February 21, 2009 said:

Echoing what others have said, a very great person who loved basketball and cared about the game, but beyond that, cared more about the people who played it. I agree with what someone else said, that the NBA is poorer without him. The move to release Fisher hurt the Jazz, but it was the right thing to do. Not something a lot of owners would have done. He also agreed to release Boozer from his contract when his kid was having health issues.

Anyways, a good man has passed, and my thoughts are with his family.

Travis on February 21, 2009 said:

My condolences go to the Miller family during this sad time. As a Jazz fan, I just want to thank Larry for all that he did for the team, for the state of Utah, and for out-of-state fans like myself! He truly made a difference in this world. The Jazz have brought so much joy to my life and they continue to do so, and that wouldn’t have been possible without you, Larry. God bless you!

vegawriters on February 21, 2009 said:

Rest in peace, Larry. We agreed on one thing only – the game of basketball. You created a world that was stable, built around character rather than flash, and that helped to raise me. You are missed.

JazzFanSince83 on February 21, 2009 said:

Thanks for the years of entertainment, Larry! Our state is a better place because of your work. You will be sorely missed!

Kevin on February 21, 2009 said:

Thanks Larry

PJ on February 21, 2009 said:

Thank you Larry Miller for your contributions to Utah and the NBA. I grew up with the Jazz and will always be a fan. Thank you for being a stable owner and keeping the best coach in the NBA with Utah for the past 20 years. You will be missed. Your son has big shoes to fill….my thoughts are with the Miller family.

Tyson Hinton on February 21, 2009 said:

Man I am in complete shock. I never met Larry but I felt like I knew him. Just like the commercial “after all you know this guy. He always seemed to treat his people fairly. Thanks for all of the hours and years of entertainment and your charity, You really did make the world a better place. I felt so bad to keep hearing about your health problems. You wanted to stay but god had other plans for you. May your legacy keep on giving. Lets win one for Larry.

andy on February 21, 2009 said:

Even though I have never been in Utah and have never met Larry, I felt I knew that guy. He has been not just an owner but also a big fan out the Utah Jazz. His initial sacrifices in keeping the team in the state have proved Larry to be a great community builder. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the Miller family all fellow Jazz fans.

John Skulavik on February 21, 2009 said:

Larry was a great owner who loved the game! He supported his coaches and players. Even his announcer! We have much respect for Larry on the Derek Fisher release. Life comes before business or game. He got to see his team beat the Lakers and Celtics recently so that makes a lot of people who loved Larry happy. RIP Larry we love you!

Luis Camara Manoel on February 21, 2009 said:

God bless you Larry, and especially your family in the pain of this brief separation. You have blessed our lives immensely through the years. Your legacy will stay on for many decades longer.

mesaak47 on February 21, 2009 said:

Larry H. Miller is a true hero!!
we love you and will miss you here in utah very much!
Also i wanna say thank you to all the fans around the nba that took time to come to this site and write about Miller thank you all and R.I.P Larry!

Michael Steele on February 21, 2009 said:

My condolences go out to the Miller family. Larry was such an integral part of this community here in Salt Lake and will be sorely missed by all!

LCH on February 21, 2009 said:

I would like to offer the, Miller family my sincere and loving condolences.
Larry Miller has been, to me, a wonderful example of honesty, strength of character, inspiration ,the ultimate sportsman, and the strongest individual that ever showed a total devotion to both his ideas and his ideals.
Forever he will be remembered with a passionate respect by myself and all of my family. There is a lot of room in our hearts for him.

Michael Grady on February 21, 2009 said:

At first, I misread Mr. Miller’s age; I thought it said 84. What a tragedy to lose him at such a young age. Our condolences go out to his family and the Jazz fans. He seems to me to be a man after my own heart, especially in what he thinks about family. My family is my legacy. Mr. Miller has a wonderful legacy as well. God bless, and rest in peace.

jason fournier on February 21, 2009 said:

although im a die hard mavericks fan, my heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and franchise of mr. miller. he took an organization from down and out and turned it into a playoff caliber team. u have my deepest condolences

Stan Albeck on February 21, 2009 said:

Phyllis and I send our sincere condolences to Mrs. Miller and the entire family. My NBA coaching experience allowed me the opportunity to meet some special people and Larry was high on my list. God bless you Larry.

Aaron Tuttle on February 21, 2009 said:

When I heard of Larry Miller’s passing I felt a comment to show fan appreciation was necessary. Larry Miller will be greatly missed in Utah, regardless of how prepared we, his family, and the Jazz were for this, it still comes as as an extremely sad shock. There are not many who will go down in Utah history as big as Larry Miller, and regardless of differences of views with anybody, he will be missed as a true Utahn. Prayers to him and the family, he will be greatly missed>

bruce on February 21, 2009 said:

Mr Utah Larry miller he has left a foot print on this state that nobody will ever match Thanks for keeping the jazz in utah I wished the team could win one for you we should name the esa arena the house that Larry bulit or name a street after him We will miss him and his legancy

Linda McFarland on February 21, 2009 said:

Thank God this great man doesn’t have to be in pain any more. Condolences to his family.

Brian McCann on February 21, 2009 said:

Thanks Larry- The man changed lifes and a whole state for the better. He will be sorely missed.

Del Duchesne on February 21, 2009 said:

R.I.P. Larry Miller….you did nothing but good for Utah. I just wish you had taken some of that energy and had taken better care of yourself. Your time on earth was too brief, but now you can rest w/o living in the pain that afflicted you. Again, thank you for all the good you did..the generosity you showed…and your acts of kindness that made you the man you were. Needless to say..you will be missed and the empty chair courtside at the Delta Center that you built ,will always be a symbal of the void and legacy that you left. A sad day for Utah and for the sporting world. May your family find comfort knowing that your legacy will live on and never be forgotten.

rocco on February 21, 2009 said:

Larry, rest in peace! Condolences to the family.

CHEWY CRAM on February 21, 2009 said:

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE MILLER FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU. MR. MILLER WAS A VERY EXTRAORDINARY MAN. A LIGHT HAS GONE OUT AND IT IS A BIT DARKER, BUT MR. MILLER IS LOOKING DOWN UPON US AND I AM SURE HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE TO DO GOOD AROUND YOU. A MAN OF INTEGRITY AND HONESTY. MAY YOU R.I.P. TO YOUR FAMILY GOD SPEED AND KEEP IT GROWING BRIGHTER AND BRIGHTER UNTIL THE PERFECT DAY……………….

#1JaZzFaN~Sienna on February 21, 2009 said:

Even before I became a Jazz fan I had heard the phrase, “After all, you know this guy” I remember asking my dad why someone would use a sales-line like that if people didn’t know him. Well, I definitely know who he is now and I am truly sorry that he is gone. Wow, the way he treated the Jazz as an interest rather than just a profit was proof of what kind of person he was.

I know that saying this sounds cheesy, but if you’re in good standing up there Mr. Miller, which you probably are, could you maybe convince the Big Guy that the Jazz deserve the big one this year? And wow, I’m glad they got to beat the damn Lakers and also Boston for you.

Sue on February 22, 2009 said:

I had the honor of living and working in SLC for about 10 years. I was there when there was a question about the Jazz staying in Utah. Larry stepped up and saved the day for all of Utah. I grew up loving basketball and when I moved to Utah, I was told that I would cease being a Pacers fan and become a Jazz fan. Well they were right. And why???? Larry H. Miller and his love for his team, community and family.

I moved back to Indiana for a brief period of time and worked for the state. It just happened to be the the time when there was a choice between Utah playing the Bulls or the Pacers in the Finals. We know that it turned out to be the Bull. My office staff threated to plaster Pacer memoribilia all over my walls, since I was the lone Jazz fan. When it came to the game being the Jazz and the Bulls you never saw so many Pacer fans change to Jazz fans. Again it was because of Larry.

His loyality to his team influenced many and I was only one of them. Thanks Larry. The Miller family remain in my prayers but you can bet Larry is at every Jazz game… His spirit lives on.

Meredith Pond on February 23, 2009 said:

We all loved Larry. I remember hearing him speak at a fireside when I was a teenager, and how great I thought he was. He was a giant in so many ways. Even those of us who never met him felt like we knew this guy. I hope the Jazz will catch fire and win a championship this year in his honor, and I’m sure the Miller family will continue his great legacy.

Dallas Pead on February 23, 2009 said:

For the MAN WHO LOVED UTAH.

THANK YOU. When we take the time to stop and think of all you have done, it is amazing. Thank you and your wife for all you have done to provide all of Utah Joy and Entertainment. You will be greatly missed. You will forever be known to me and my children as the MAN WHO LOVED UTAH.

Dallas

Christy Goodman on February 23, 2009 said:

For a Special Person!!!

Thank You Larry for creating a team that has helped bring joy to millions of people. I am origianlly from Utah and I have been a proud fan since I was 2. I have fond memories of going to games and seeing you at the games. I will always be gratful for everything that you did to make this team come to a reality and building the Delta Center as well as helping to creat a duo of two people that I came to enjoy that would Be John Stockton and Carl Malon. You are the person behind this legend and I will never forget you. Thank You to your wonderful wife for allowing this to happen.

Rudy Breton on February 23, 2009 said:

Dear Miller family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Thank you for sharing your dad with all of us. I have admired Larry’s generosity and charitable spirit. I loved his honesty and the clarity and intelligence he always shared with us on radioland.

May God bless you always.

Linda Olsen on February 23, 2009 said:

I wish to offer my condolences to Larry Miller’s family at the passng of their husband, father, grandfather and great grand father. I was never lucky enough to meet Larry but always followed with great interest and support the many things he did around and for the state of Utah and Salt Lake City. He was truly a man of great vision, passion and a big heart.

May we keep his memory alive and take upon ourselves his theme in life “Go about doing good until there is too much good in the world.”

I pray that his family will be comforted in the trying days ahead and remember Larry with fond memories, love and a sense of joy that this provided in their lives.

Mike Sorenson on February 23, 2009 said:

Thank you Larry for all you have done. I had the opportunity to meet you on a couple of occasions and you were always very friendly and courteous. Thanks again and Rest In Peace

#1 Jazz fan in Connecticut, David Hickenlooper on February 23, 2009 said:

Thank you Larry for all that you did with the Jazz & the other business, your charities that you have done giving back to the community. My condolences go out to the Miller Family, the Jazz Family, The Bee’s family, my heart goes out to you all, Larry was a great man. I miss being in Utah being able to watch the Jazz games on KJAZZ or Fox Sports. I am still a big Jazz fan, get frustrated when they blackout the games for the Nets, Nicks or when they play Boston unless it is on ESPN or TNT. Thanks Larry for keeping the Jazz in Utah, & thank you for the great Basketball teams from present to past.

Dale on February 23, 2009 said:

My sincerest condolences to the Miller family and the whole Jazz Nation. Larry will be sorely missed in Utah and the NBA. He has done so many great things for the Jazz, many, many of which are mentioned in these blogs. Thanks Larry!!! But he would want us to pick up our heads and get back to the game!! We’re going to miss ya Larry!

Laurie on February 23, 2009 said:

My mother, a long time Jazz Season Ticket Holder, passed away from Type 2 Diabites related illness in January of this year. She had her leg removed a few years ago and had so many struggles. What kept her going to the end was the Utah Jazz. She only missed a few games over the many years she was sick. Thank you to Larry H. Miller and the Utah Jazz. We as a family are forever grateful for the times my mother would forget her pain and enjoy a good Jazz Game. Sincere Condolences and much appreciation for all Mr. Miller did for people he didn’t even know.

John P. on February 23, 2009 said:

We’ve lost a great man. It was wonderful to see Larry’s passion and love for the game of basketball, and in that respect he was unique because he didn’t look at the Jazz as simply a business. I suspect there are very few owners of pro sports teams that can say that. He certainly will be sorely missed, but fortunately has left a great legacy that we can all enjoy.

Rest In Peace, Larry, and know that your time on earth was a resounding success and is much appreciated by all residents of the Great State of Utah.

robyn on February 23, 2009 said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry was a wonderful man who truly loved Utah. He couldnt say it any better. I want to thank the family for sharing this man for 20+ years with us and I know you will continue to follow in his footsteps. As a local Jazz fan. Thank you..

Kurt on February 23, 2009 said:

My thoughts and prayers are with the Miller Family at this time, I have been an avid Jazz Fan for many years now and have always been impressed with the way Larry handled his business and the way he conducted his life. He will be missed, but what a blessing it is for him to not be suffering any more. Thanks Larry !!!!

Tanner on February 23, 2009 said:

It feels like a part of Utah died when I heard that Larry Miller passed away. He did a lot for the well being of Utah and was a good man. He will greatly missed by Utahans statewide. My prayers go out to the Miller family at this time. I wish them the best.

BasketballDan on February 23, 2009 said:

What a great tribute that NBA fans can say say “Hey, thanks LHM RIP” no matter what team they root for. What greater honor can be given than to have your rivals respect and admiration? For me, I wish his family and friends well in their time of loss. God bless.

Shad Johnsen on February 23, 2009 said:

Thanks for your example! Larry, your passion to help the community in so many ways will help inspire me to be the same. God be with you ’til we meet again.

Chester West on February 23, 2009 said:

I would like to wish the Miller family the best. He will miss by all his Fans and his friends and employees. He helped UTAH more than any one else. We will miss him.

Norine and Doug Pugmire on February 23, 2009 said:

We would like to let you know how much we appreciate all that Larry did for the state of Utah. Our prayers are with your family at this time. We look forward to the way your family will carry on his vision for the citizens of Utah. Thanks for keeping the Jazz here in Utah!

John Lawrence on February 23, 2009 said:

From a lifetime Jazz fan here Down Under, a prayer goes out to Larry’s wife and family. A person whom lived and breathed the Jazz, and quite easily, in my opinion, one of the greatest sporting owners of all time for the way he run his club… with Professionalism, Dedication, and Determination to be the best that it could be every day and every game.

Jacob Dalton on February 23, 2009 said:

My condolences go out to the Miller family. A big thanks to Larry for keeping the Jazz in Utah and for all he did for the community and state, and also for the wonderfull example he set as a business man and fan of the game. You will be greatly missed. Thanks for everything!!!

Michael Guzman on February 23, 2009 said:

in behalf of the people here in the Philippines specially LDS member

we would like to thank you for your tremendous contribution in Utah State and to the Utah Jazz.

We extend our condolences to your family and to Utah Jazz Family..

We love you..
We will gonna mis you..
May you rest in peace..

>>Ilagan Philippines Stake
Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines 3300

Susie on February 23, 2009 said:

Wow. I had no idea LHM was even diabetic. I happened to be wearing my blue Jazz hoodie as I saw on the website of his passing. I am a huge Jazz fan even out here in the Midwest, in Minnesota. LHM built more than a team…. I am at a loss for words now. Goodbye, Mr. Miller.

Austin Miller on February 23, 2009 said:

Thanks for all you did for Utah Larry, Without you We wouldn’t have much right now. You Put Utah on The Map!!!

Rest In Peace

TJ on February 23, 2009 said:

I feel horrible over the passing of the boss LHM. I was one of the of the benidict arnold utahns that was a bulls fan instead of rooting for my home town Jazz! And we all know what happened there. Shortly after the 98 series I came to see the error of my ways,and have been a very outspoken Jazz fan. I have had the same season tickets for 11 yrs now sec 6 row 5 seat 1, 2. I have never let go that I supported the enemy and I never got the chance to apologize to the greatest Utahn to have ever lived and now I never will. I will never forget him and what he did and what his name and like will continue to do for the state that I love so much. Larry Thank You for everything!! GO JAZZ GO!

Barnabe on February 24, 2009 said:

We should all be proud of what larry miller has done for the state of utah. What would life be like with out the jazz?

gary z on February 24, 2009 said:

what a loss the state of utah and utah jazz nation, i am a big time Utah jazz. i lived in salt lake city for about 4-5 years, and see all that Larry H. Miller does to the community. what a great man he was, he is not just a business owner, but a great example for all of us. he will be greatly miss but we know that he is in great place. as i was looking on the utah jazz website, i was shock even tears came out, i live now the marshall islands area (pacific ocean) and the nba game come on twice a week, on thursday and saturday. but since i know about the game of basketball and actually play the game myself, i become Utahjazz fan. my prayer goes out the the Miller Family, and know that someday you and meet him in the highest glory, may you find peace and comfort in the scriptures. “TILL WE MEET, TILL WE MEET”

Heather on February 24, 2009 said:

I just wanted to say that he was a great man. I remember him coming to my high school and speaking and he was a very honest man. He did alot of great things for many people. I know that he is in a better place now and he definatly deserves it!! My condolces to the family

ROBIN on February 24, 2009 said:

ALTHOUGH I DIDN’T KNOW HIM PERSONALLY I FEEL A GREAT LOSS. HE WAS A GREAT INFLUENCE TO THE COMMUNITY. I AM SOOOOO VERY GREATFUL FOR THE UTAH JAZZ AND AM A GREAT FAN. I’M FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK BUT MY HEART IS HERE IN UTAH BECAUSE OF THE JAZZ. TEARS COME EVERYTIME I SEE A CLIP OF LARRY AND A PICTURE OF HIM HUGGING GREGG OSTERTAGG, WHAT A PICTURE!!! THAT SHOWS THE TYPE OF MAN LARRY WAS AND HIS LOVE FOR THE GUYS. LARRY I WILL TRUELY MISS YOU AND SEEING YOU AT THE GAMES. TO GAIL AND THE FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART LARRY GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

UTAH JAZZ FAN!!!!

Sharise Bringhurst on February 24, 2009 said:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Miller family! Larry will truly be missed, he was a great man who inspired many with his service and love for those in the community. What he has done for the Jazz industry will always be remembered, I don’t think if anyone else had been the owner of the Jazz during the time he was, that they could have made such an impact as he has done. Lives have truly been changed by the actions he has made through out his lifetime. He will never be forgotten. May the Jazz live on in his memory! Larry you will never be forgotten!!!!

Samuel on February 24, 2009 said:

As is everyone at this time I too am saddened by the loss of Larry H Miller. It is true he did a lot for th community and gave alot of his time to doing good,not just running all of his car dealerships. Granted some of you disagreed with him sometimes and the decisions he made regarding the team,but the fact of the matter is he has kept the team here even through thick and thin and that is an inspiration to the Jazz organization. He is the kind of man they should make a movie about because he brought out the best in others and will be missed. The organization is in great hands with his son Greg,who also seems like a pretty good guy,so lets get behind him because that is what Larry would ahve wanted. And go Jazz,you rock!!!!

Ann Illinois Jazz Fan on February 24, 2009 said:

My condolences to the Miller family and to the team . Not seeing Mr. Miller courtside at the games is a true loss. I’ve been a fan of the Jazz for many years he will trully be missed.

Brett on February 24, 2009 said:

I didn’t know Larry Miller personally but I do know that the Utah Jazz wouldn’t be the franchise they are today if one at all if not for him. I also know that he loved and cared about his team,players,coaches,fans and city so much. I’m gonna miss seeing him cheering along and talking and laughing with players, I have no doubt he is in paradise right now. THANKS LARRY I hope I get to meet you some day.

Glen on February 24, 2009 said:

Thank you Larry! You put the state of Utah on the map in so many ways. We will greatly miss you and the influence you had. May God bless you and your family for all your efforts.

Curtis Harmon on February 24, 2009 said:

My condolences to the Miller family. Mr. Miller will truly be missed by every Jazz fan and by every Utahn. He did so many great things for my team and my state, and I am proud to not only be a Utah Jazz fan, but a Larry H. Miller fan as well!

future utah businessman on February 24, 2009 said:

Larry Miller was a great business man and my idol for what i want to do with my life and with Salt Lake City. Everyone in the state can thank Larry Miller and his Utah Jazz for putting Utah on the map nationally and globally.

Without his efforts to bring an NBA team to Salt Lake, we never would have been recognized enough to have the Winter Olympics here.

Jon Hatch on February 24, 2009 said:

Miller Family,

Thank you for sharing your husband, father and grandfather with us. In the conclusion of the video tribute before the New Orleans game, Larry said in the film, “I hope that when a grandson asks his grandfather who Larry H. Miller was, he could say a man who loved Utah”. My 5 yr old son asked me who Larry H. Miller was at the Atlanta game, and I told him that he loved the people of Utah and SLC so much that he built this stadium and created many wonderful parts of our community. The Energy Solutions Arena, the Utah Jazz, the car we drive, the movie theater we go to, the Jumbotron at Rice-Eccles stadium, the baseball stadium in Orem and many other things we enjoy.

We know that you sacrificed a great amount of love and time away from Larry, and we are mindful of that and appreciate your sacrifices from the bottom of our hearts. We love you, we love him, and we know that he loved Utah.

thank you!

LARRY V. on February 24, 2009 said:

I’ve been traveling for about a month and got a call from my brother the day Larry passed away. I knew he was going through tough times, healthwise, but didn’t have any idea he was close to leaving this world. Larry was such a great guy. He and I were both born in 1944 and his passing has given me cause to reflect on my own life and accomplishments. I fall seriously short of the accomplishments Larry made but will try harder to DO better and BE better because of his life and example. He was, and is, one of the GREAT ones.

EC on February 24, 2009 said:

Larry was obviously loved by so many, so very much. i am not much of a sports fan, but i depend on the jazz, every time they play. they play for me, and us alll. when they win, i win, and it makes my life ok. thank you Jazz!

Kenny on February 24, 2009 said:

I just want to give my condolence to the Family and friends of this great man.. Thanks for all the memories. Thanks for all the unthinkable things you bought and keep in Utah.. You made this World a better place, then it would be without you..

Eddie Lomax on February 24, 2009 said:

Thanks for all you have for utah you will be missed.

Mark C. Lumanog on February 24, 2009 said:

I’m a number one fan of the Utah Jazz here in Manila, Philippines, during my high school days. Larry H. Miller is a big loss to the Jazztown. I know that the loss of a loved one is the most difficult things a person has to face, but perhaps you may find some measure of comfort in knowing that he served his God and his nation with courage and honor at a time of great need.

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Miller family. May God comfort his family at this tough situation.

Brett on February 24, 2009 said:

Larry was an absolute hard working man as many people know him for that. As a fan of the Jazz and season ticket holder for about 15+ years, I will surely miss Larry and his dedication to the team he loved and built throughout the years. My condolences go out to the Miller family as they try to move forward, but always knowing that Larry H. Miller will always be with us watching over as the team he loved will continue to strive for that championship goal. He always be missed and never forgotten! God Bless!

Kenny Frederick on February 24, 2009 said:

This is a sad time for Utah and the NBA Family, Larry Miller was a very outgoing man. He was a great father and husband, he also had alot of friends in the entire community. Larry, thank you so much for all that you have done for the state of Utah, you will be missed by your friends and family, you are in my prayers and in my thoughts, Miller Family same goes for you, I would like to wish your family the best and I hope you will be safe at this time of loss of a loved one. GOD BLESS Larry H. Miller, after all, we knew this guy.

Brad Blakley on February 24, 2009 said:

GOD BLESS Larry H. Miller and his family. Thank you for putting Utah on the sports map.

Kevin Dong on February 24, 2009 said:

Larry H. Miller was an honorable and successful man because he created a great team and found a great coach. I feel sad.

Donna D'Ambra on February 25, 2009 said:

We are so sad to hear about Larry H Miller we appreciate Larry keeping the Jazz team in Utah we are from Idaho and try to make as many Jazz games games as our time permits , Larry will be truly missed our deepest sympathy to your entire family and many dealerships, and of course the Jazz team Larry is a real legand

Jay Smalley and Donna D’Ambra

Troy on February 25, 2009 said:

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Miller family. Larry was a great guy, he did so much for his family and and the state of utah. You can’t think about Utah without thinking of the Miller family. So to larry thanks for all you have done, You will be greatly missed

Aleena Averly on February 25, 2009 said:

If it wasn’t for Larry keeping the Jazz here, I would have never fallen in love with basketball. I would never know the joy of the game and I truly appreciate that, having never been brought up in a family of sports lovers. My Grandmother knew Larry and always spoke very highly of him. He will be remembered as a good man, a kind man. And most of all….A man who loved Utah…

Kirk on February 25, 2009 said:

I would like to express my appreciation to Larry Miller and family for the excellent example he portrayed and for everything that he did for this community. As a recipient of the Larry Miller scholarship, I was provided with an opportunity that I most certainly would not have been able to provide for myself. My only regret is that I was never able to thank him personally. Thank you Mr. Miller…

Nolan on February 25, 2009 said:

Larry, thanks for all you’ve done for the Jazz and especially for Utah. I am deeply greatful for what you’ve built. The Jazz will win a championship for you!!

Mike and Jonette Kimball on February 25, 2009 said:

Steve, Jenny, Greg, Heidi, and the rest of the Miller family. you and your family have impacted our lives and we’re so grateful for all of you and your dad. I don’t know if you know that Jonette worked for the Delta Center for 6 years as the HR Director. Her exchanges with your dad were usually of the variety of complimenting each others clothes at an awards banquet or talking over who had been there the longest. He was always open and cordial. She said that things he did for employees, like waiving deductibles for those whose cars were hit by the tornado, showed that he was paying attention to what people needed. He will be greatly missed.

Mike and Jonette Kimball

Linda on February 25, 2009 said:

God bless you Larry and thank you for the wonderful legacy you have left behind. We’ve lost one of the good guys.

sheri on February 25, 2009 said:

god bless u larry iam a true jazz fan and when i heard u passed away i was hurt u rip larry may the angles watch over u.

kris on February 25, 2009 said:

Thank you so much Larry for keeping the jazz in Utah. If you had taken them from Utah i would never have become a jazz#1 fan. To the Miller family my prayers are with you, and thank you so much for sharing the jazz with us, the fans of Utah. Larry will be greatly be missed.

michael on February 25, 2009 said:

when I moved to Utah in 88′ the first thing that I remember seeing is the Larry H. Miller auto dealership, I live there for 10 years and became a huge Jazz fan (and larry fan).. Now i’m living in missouri and keep in touch with what is going on with the Jazz….I’m so sorry for our loss, I say that beacuse Larry seemed to me to be a family member to everyone, he made this wourld a better place…..mike in mo

Jody Jones (Bobbye's sister) on February 25, 2009 said:

Farewell Larry Milller. Words could never say what Larry Miller and family have meant to my family. In life only a few people touch lives like Larry. I send my thanks, my love, my appreciation, and my respect.

Jody Jones
Franklin, Tn

Bobbye was always a Jazz fan and always a Larry Miller fan.

Thank you.

HG on February 25, 2009 said:

First of all i want to begin by saying not only do i appreciate working for larry i will never forget what he did for me,he not only was my boss but silent mentor and great friend – i must tell this story about him he saved me from losing my first home, he kept me on paroll after my daughter nearly died 4 different times at the U hosp from complications of lupus she is my only daughter and needless to say you could not pry me or my wife from her side we spent 8 months their, for this alone i will always be grateful to him and gail the silent but full of grace lady who we should all admire for her courage and strength. I am a fortunate man to have worked for as loyal a man as he. I PRAISE GOD for the privilege to not only know him, but to work for him over 25 yrs.May GOD bless gail and gregg and the rest of the family i love you all as much as i did your husband, father, and grandfather.

Cheryl Sincalri on February 25, 2009 said:

God bless Larry H Miller, and his family at this sorrowful time. Your loss is immense, and so difficult to indure. I do not know any of you personally, but Larry touched my life too. His presence in Utah and his beliefs are to be admired. I pray for your strength and your faithfulness in getting throught this difficult time. And I am thankful, that even though I did not know Larry personally, for the stand he took, and I am proud of what he has done for Utah, and proud of what he did for me as a human being, and proud of what he held so dear to him and so strongly believed and lived by each day.
He will not be forgotten…..

Lane Merrill on February 25, 2009 said:

I want to that you The Miller family for all that you have done and given us over the years. Larry was and still is a very great man in the state if Utah. Other than the prophet I can think of no one that exemplifies Utah better than Larry H Miller. My heart felt prayers and love go out to your whole family.

cheryl on February 25, 2009 said:

Larry H Miller will be sadly missed i believe that his work here on earth has been completed and he has been called back to our father in heaven and his work will be carried on though his family and his co-workers and also though the UTAH JAZZ i love them God be with the miller family and my heart goes out to you all .cheryl olsen from springville, ut.

Luis on February 25, 2009 said:

I am a Larry H. Miller Scholar currently attending the University of Utah. If it wasnt for this scholarship that Gail and Larry so graciously offered me, I would’ve never had this opportunity. Thank you for not only caring so much about the team Larry but also about the people of this community. You will always be remembered!

Steve on February 26, 2009 said:

Thank you to LHM and his family for all they have done for Utah. It is rare to find a businessman that has honesty and integrity. Those are the words that I would use to describe Larry Miller. Honest and full of integrity. I think that the Jazz are a class organization and that reflects on LHM. I am sorry for your loss, Miller family, but I think the whole state feels loss too. After all, You know this guy.

Troy on February 26, 2009 said:

1st ofF thanks for making the UTAH JAZZ who they are today LARRY.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MILLER FAMILY, YOUR THOUGHTS ARE IN MY PRAYERS….
From John Stockton, COACH SLOAN, The Mailman, AK47, Carlos Boozer, MEMO, AND DWILL…..
You have built a nice foundation through these fella’s.
Every since i can remember I’ve been a Utah Jazz fan.
Threw the best years, the worst years, and now the up and coming better years.
Thanks for everything you’ve done for my favorite team.
I wish you well Mr. Miller in your next journey, R.I.P….
Come on JAZZ get it together & win a champioship for LARRY!

patrick bily on February 26, 2009 said:

A great , great business mogul that we will not see the likes again. All of it accomplished from the bottom up. Hard work, one delearship at a time, over a span of years and years until he EARNED the right to purchase the NBA fracnhise Utah Jazz. Just an incredible achievement of Mr. Larry H. Miller. -patrick of Santa Barbara, CA

marita on February 27, 2009 said:

My prayers are with his family. He made what is Jazz now. R.I.P.

JAZZZZZ! on February 27, 2009 said:

Thanks Larry for all that you did for the jazz. I hope your son can do the same. RIP. Now lets go win a championship for him!!!!!

Vinney on February 27, 2009 said:

Thanks Larry. I’m a big Jazz fan, and I like your theatres, too.

deb southam on February 27, 2009 said:

Dear Miller family:
Thank you for sharing your husband and father with us all these years. He brought untold hours of happiness to me and my family and many others through his efforts in the community. We appreciate his life and example. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Juanita on February 27, 2009 said:

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Miller family at the time of Mr. Miller’s passing. The world is a better place because of his life and what a legacy he leaves. He will never be forgotten and his reward is great because he did what our Heavenly Father commanded.
Mr. Miller made it a practice to do good and to extend his hand of compassion to a world
who needed a kind and gentle touch. What a wonderful example of a man who lived life to
the fullest and reached out to those around him! What he has done is a lasting memory of his dedication and hard work. May I always strive to follow his example to do as much good as I possibly can.

Tricia on February 27, 2009 said:

I just wanted to say what a great man. My prayers are with his family and with him. May God Bless him and his family. Larry rest in peace.

McFarlane Family on February 27, 2009 said:

Dear Miller Family,
Thank you to your wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, etc. for the incredible example of hard work and honesty he unwaveringly displayed.
Also, we thank him for about 14 years of fun and excitement since we have been season ticket holders. It has been a family event that we have treasured and these days wholesome family fun can be a challenge. We look forward to many more years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all with love!

Aubri on February 28, 2009 said:

I grew up watching “Stockton to Malone” as a kid. I had a huge crush on John Stockton and Jeff Hornacek. I thought Karl Malone was amazing. I attended many games including some playoff games. I lost my voice at almost everyone. I’m so grateful for Larry’s commitment to the team and to Utah. The Jazz needed Utah and we needed them. A huge part of growing up for me revolved around them. As I’ve grown up I’ve appreciated Larry’s commitment to people and communities even more. He’s always stuck by anything he does unlike so many business men today. He always called it like it was weather in sports, business, politics etc.

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful man with us. I haven’t lived in the Rocky Mountain Area for several years now but I’m still a die hard Jazz fan no matter how good or bad they are-maybe I learned that from Larry.

I know you are flooded with condolences etc but just know that I am gratefull for his impact on my life no matter how random it may be.

Seth Stern on February 28, 2009 said:

Larry, you will be missed! You have done so much for the Jazz and for charities.

Will on February 28, 2009 said:

Dear Jazz Organization,

I don’t live in Utah but I will very miss Larry he was a great person and for the Miller family hope you will recover from this tragic situation and he will be missed.

jon stimac on February 28, 2009 said:

Larry and family, God bless!

Corbin Jacobson on April 05, 2009 said:

Dear Larry’s Family

I’m Very sorry about the tragic of the wonderful man they called Larry H. Miller. He was a great guy and did a lot for an uncountable source of people and he will be missed a lot. Got bless you all.