Friday, July 25, 2014

The old cornmudgin left us


Our brother, Walt, left us this week. A bit of a surprise and not. He’s been in the hospital since Memorial Day weekend, and was working at physical therapy and coming home. One morning he told Mark he was just going to take a nap.

“OK, Dad. See you this afternoon.” But Walt left before lunch. I think he went off looking for better advice on the model airplane wing he was drafting.


Above all we are proud of his sons, who cherished and cared for him. What better legacy than loving children?


From one old soldier to another;
Tom lowered the flag
to honor Walt.
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33 comments:

  1. Janie JunebugJuly 25, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    My condolences.

    Love,
    Janie

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  2. RianJuly 25, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Joanne, so sorry to hear about your brother, Walt. But it sounds like he passed in his sleep... (not a bad way to leave IMO). And yes, you are right about the legacy of loving children...

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  3. The Odd EssayJuly 25, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Wishing Walt... and all the family... peace. The love will always be there.

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  4. jenny_oJuly 25, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Joanne. You are so right about his legacy. And a peaceful way to go, while sleeping. Not many go that way.

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  5. the fly in the webJuly 25, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I am sorry that you have lost your brother....and the best of memorials that he had children who loved and cared for him.

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  6. Elephant's ChildJuly 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    I am so sorry. It sounds as if he slipped away peacefully - secure in the love of his family. Which is wonderful.

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  7. Yamini MacLeanJuly 25, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Hari OM
    A dignified departure. May he fly the full plane. Heartfelt condolences. YAM xx

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  8. joehJuly 25, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I never knew a Walt that I didn't like. Sorry for your loss.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 25, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I am so sorry to hear that Joanne.

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  10. Kathy GJuly 25, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Sorry for your loss.

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  11. John Going GentlyJuly 25, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Nicely written
    So sorry for you and yours xx

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  12. MollyJuly 25, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Joanne, I'm so sorry.

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  13. DocJuly 25, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Sounds like Walt left as a happy man, we should all be in that place towards the end. God bless Walt

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  14. MartyJuly 25, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    A simple and touching tribute to an original.
    My condolences.

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  15. Tom StephensonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    So sorry to hear that bad news, Joanne. All my best wishes to you.

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  16. The CrankyJuly 25, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    My condolences to you, and all the family. A beautifully written tribute.

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  17. CarolJuly 25, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    Thinking of you and yours, Joanne.

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  18. MerlesworldJuly 25, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Sorry to hear that he is gone but it sounded like a peaceful passing.
    Merle............

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  19. AnonymousJuly 25, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    I'm sorry, Joanne.

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  20. lindaJuly 25, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Walt, the gentle giant.

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  21. Arlynda Lea BeuterbaughJuly 26, 2014 at 2:51 AM

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    http://arlyndalea.blogspot.com/2014/07/arlynda-leas-sites-to-see-10.html

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  22. bettyJuly 26, 2014 at 2:54 AM

    I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. It did seem he left a wonderful legacy in his sons.

    betty

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  23. BadPennyJuly 26, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    Walt drifted to sleep peacefully. My condolences to you all x

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  24. RiverJuly 26, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    What better legacy indeed.
    Going in your sleep is the best way to do it in my opinion.
    It's how I hope to eventually go.
    sorry to hear Walt has gone though, a little extra time would have been nice.

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  25. BrittaJuly 26, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Dear Joanne,
    my condolence. You'll miss him.
    Love, Britta xxx

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  26. The Weaver of GrassJuly 26, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    What better legacy indeed Joanne. And the lowered flagtoo - such an honour.

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  27. Jane and ChrisJuly 26, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    I'm offering a Naval salute for him.
    Jane x

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  28. ellen abbottJuly 26, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    sorry to hear this news but we all go sometime. better to slip away than linger and linger and linger.

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  29. Mac n' JanetJuly 26, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    My condolences to you and your family. You're right, if there are loving children you know that someone did something right.

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  30. Cathy Olliffe-WebsterJuly 26, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Oh no, so sorry to hear about your brother. Hugs, dear Joanne.

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  31. Amy SaiaJuly 26, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Very sad to hear of your brother's passing. Sending you healing and hugs xxxx.

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  32. KnatoleeJuly 27, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    So sorry to hear you've lost your dear brother. The lowered flag is very poignant. Thinking of you...

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  33. Susan KaneJuly 31, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    He left a strong legacy for those who follow. So very sorry.

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