Back in 1994, I was sitting in my Entrepreneurship class my Senior Year at BYU, copiously taking notes from a guy Dr. Hunt had invited to speak as a guest lecturer. He brought his wife, Gail.  A wonderful lady.  Why this guy was important, I didn’t really know. You see I was never tall enough to play basketball and I was still driving a loaner 1987 Z28. He really wasn’t much to look at, short, balding, 501’s, button-down collar, nike’s…just an average Joe. Or, so I thought. But Larry Miller was far from average…far from average. Humble, friendly, selfless, sensitive.

One of the several lessons I took from that morning’s lecture was something that has been the platform of my financial philosophy…”Money is a stewardship NOT an ownership.” Simple. It made so much sense coming from a spiritual guy with a lot of it. And, although I’m not “rich” by any stretch of the imagination, as I’ve made significant financial decisions over the years affecting people inside and outside of family relationships…Larry’s words still ring in my ears.  It’s not about me.

In my responsibilities with the legislature through the years I’ve had numerous occasions to visit with Larry. Every time, without exception, the conversation was genuine, warm, and usually instructive. Always and Entrepreneur…a professor.

So, although Larry will no longer live among us…he still lives in our minds and hearts. We’ll miss the tears, we’ll miss the passion.

So long, Larry.