Hjallis Harkimo’s close circle and colleagues celebrated his 70th birthday with devotion in Helsinki.
Harkimo’s official birthday was November 2. Jussi Eskola
Hjallis Harkimo turned 70 at the beginning of November. Round years were celebrated in Helsinki’s Old Student Hall in large numbers.
Among others, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, politicians took part in the celebration Juha Sipilä, Timo Soini and Antti Lindtman and numerous other invited guests.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is happy to congratulate Harkimo on his celebration.
– Even though we are in different parties these days, we always have to have good connections. Hjallis is a friendly and good person. Even though we have drifted into different parties in politics, I had the feeling that I wanted to come to congratulate, Orpo tells Iltalehte at Harkimo’s party.
Petteri and Hjallis met right at the beginning of Harkimo’s political career. Jussi Eskola
According to Orpo, they did “a lot of good cooperation” with Harkimo during the coalition days.
– It was always nice with him, Orpo continues.
Sometimes Orpo and Harkimo have also been at odds.
– That was when he left us. It was a tight spot and it hurt. But in life you have to move forward, you have to be able to talk and like I said, even though we have gone in different directions at work, we have always been able to talk.
– Hjallis is Hjallis, Orpo concludes with a laugh.
Orpo stated that he has a good communication with Harkimo. Jussi Eskola
The best father
There were also plenty of Hjallis Harkimo’s relatives and close friends.
The boys of Harkimo Dan, Leo and Joel thank their father for all the support he has given. Neither of the boys believe that their father actually turned 70.
– You can’t ask for a better father. He has always been supportive, supportive and we have been able to do a lot together, says Joel.
Joel “Jolle” Harkimo bought his father a cast iron pan for his birthday. Leo, on the other hand, bought books for his father. Jussi Eskola
– He has also given many opportunities. Me and Dan were allowed to play hockey in America and not everyone gets the same opportunity. You have to be really grateful for that, Leo continues.
Although Hjallis has provided many opportunities for his sons, the best memories are related to everyday, shared moments and closeness.
– It’s always nice to be together with the family. Whenever we are with family and relatives in Sipoo, we sit at the table and throw a flap and eat, that’s the best, says Leo gently.
Dan Harkimo has received a lot of tips for the ice hockey rink from his father. Jussi Eskola
– Even though you get to do cool things and experience all kinds of things, everyday life is the best, we are close and spend time together, says Joel.
Joel and his wife Janni Hussi currently live as Hjallis’ neighbors in Sipoo. Joel jokingly states that he was afraid of what a burden his father would be as a neighbor, but everything has gone smoothly.
– He is a pretty calm neighbor. I thought that he would come there every day to do something, but I haven’t seen him much. There was no need to build a wall.
– I was more afraid for Janni, what he would think when the faija runs around the yards every day. But he hasn’t been seen much, Joel laughs.
Politicians arrived to celebrate their colleagues’ birthdays. Jussi Eskola
Juha Sipilä says that he went fishing with Hjallis several times. Jussi Eskola
Hjallis’ ex-wife Leena also arrived to celebrate the birthday. Jussi Eskola
According to Leena, she and Hjallis are good friends today. Jussi Eskola
Antti Lindtman brought Hjallis a poster as a gift, which the hero of the day can frame. Jussi Eskola
Amanda Harkimo hosted Hjallis’ birthdays. He described that Hjallis is “the best uncle in the world”. Jussi Eskola