Wally Smith

[felixthelogchopper]

With a heavy heart I write this post. Wal passed away this evening after fighting very bravely for the last two weeks.

Thank you all for your messages, he enjoyed reading them and they bought a smile to his face.

His passing in the end was a release from his suffering and his battle to live.

He will be greatly missed.

R.I.P Wal

 

Sorry to hear this, Andy. I never knew the guy but he was obviously highly thought of by many.

[David Humphries]

Very sad, sorry to hear this.

 

Rest in Peace Walter.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Steve Bullman]

He will be greatly missed by a lot of people indeed. RIP Wal

[Rich Rule]

RIP Tree brother.

[Mark Bolam]

Didn't know the man, but I wish I had.

RIP Wally.

 

 

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[silky fox]

R.I.P Wally

[bob]

I will certainly miss him and planning on having a few beers tomorrow in his honour.

Certainly glad I knew him and wish I had known him more.

Truly wish I had lived closer to spend more time with him

[Andy Collins]

RIP Wally. I first met him back in the early 80s as part of the Suffolk trust for Nature Conservstion training team, a lifetime ago now. A great instructor, mentor and an inspiration. One of the people who made my life all the richer, and a pleasure to have known, albeit some time ago. Condolences to all those far closer than I.

[CGM ARB MANAGER]

I was lucky enough to have met Wally some 10 years ago whilst working for Andy and his knowledge and patience whilst training myself and many other aspiring arborists was something I will remember fondly

My thoughts are with Wally, Sylvia and his many friends and colleagues

Chris

Edited December 19, 2014 by CGM ARB MANAGER
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[Andy Gentle]

Wal's funeral will be on the 6th January at West Suffolk Crematorium. If you would like to attend please could you pm and I will give you further details.

Thank you all who have posted for you messages.

Andy