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Mika Myllyla Obituary
Police say he was found dead Tuesday. They declined to give details except to say no crime was involved. National broadcaster YLE reports he was found dead in his apartment in the northwest town of Kokkola.
Myllyla was one of Finland's most successful skiers. He won six Olympic medals, including the gold medal in the classical 30-kilometer race at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. He was a four-time world champion.
He was banned for two years for a positive doping test in 2001. He then made a comeback but retired in 2005.
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Torbjørn Engan
July 9, 2011
I'm very sorry for the loss of Mika.He was a great person,and a great sportsman.My deepest condolences goes to his family,his three children especially,freinds and fans.You should all be proud of Mika.Mika showed us both sides,and only great human beeings do that.To Mika:May you rest in peace,i will miss you as many of us will.
Torbjørn Engan Oslo Norway.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
July 8, 2011
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE MYLLYLA FAMILY,FRIENDS,FANS,&ALL WHO KNEW MIKA.
Camille
July 8, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Please draw comfort from this promise: "He is healing the broken hearted ones and is binding up their painful spots."
Psalm 147:3
July 7, 2011
we will miss you....
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July 6, 2011
Rest In Peace <3
Deborah Richardson
July 6, 2011
Sad. My sympathies to his family and loved ones.
Klaus von Hagen
July 6, 2011
A great loss for Finland and, of course, the family. Way too young to have left this world. His achievements will be honored and remembered for a long time to come.
Henryk Zaleski
July 6, 2011
Rest in peace.
Shay Robins
July 6, 2011
Dear Myllyla Family: There is no pain like losing a friend and family member especially one that is so young and vibrant. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that according to the Bible, there is a future hope for all of you (John 3:16). Stick close to your family and friends for strength and comfort.
harold hanka
July 6, 2011
Mika was a true champion who made all of Finland and those of us of Finnish descent proud. Godspeed, Mika.
K. Henderson
July 6, 2011
Please accept are condolences to your family. What a great loss. I hope that your memories will give you the needed comfort and support at this difficult time. Very comforting are the words Revelatin 21:4 "He will wie out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more."
Ben Kinlaw
July 6, 2011
We were deeply saddened to learn of Mika's passing, and offer our condolences to this family.
We are very grateful for the excitement Mika brought to the sport.
Our prayer is that God will comfort you in your time of sorrow.
R Golay
July 6, 2011
To the the family of Milka Myllyla - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
July 5, 2011
Our sympathies to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Gena Rascoll
July 5, 2011
So sorry for the family,may God bless ya'll @ this time and always .
July 5, 2011
My condolences to Mika and his family. May he rest in peace finally.
We fellow Finns here Annapolis honor him and his achievements.
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