A very sad day to hear of the passing of yet another fine OT and individual. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Walt's family. Rest easy Walt, those of still hear have the watch.

After divorcing the Navy in 1991, I moved to San Diego with my family. One day, we took a trip down to Tiajuana & guess who I saw there!? Well, he recognized me first. He told me the truth about how my divorce from the Navy really came to be. What he didn't know is that he gave me peace of mind, as I kept re-visiting my past to find a clue to how I became such a worthless person.
After that meeting, I haven't revisited my past much at all. He gave me a priceless gift & I always thanked him in my heart.
Abie

I met Walt in Hawaii. He was always so upbeat. Unfortunately, we never keep up with old friends like we should. I will miss Walt. Fair Winds and Following seas shipmate.