Wally's journey on earth ended April 30, 2012

My dear husband passed into the arms of God last night, April 30, 2012. No one could believe his tenacity, but he lived long enough to contribute to a DNA study that eventually will change the way Parkinson's disease is treated. A dear friend, Rob Bristol, has written this poem in commemoration, and this is how I would like Wally to be remembered: SLOW AND EASY signing off.



Rob Bristol's Poetry



SLIPPING AWAY



If I could walk once more with you,

I know what I would choose to do,

We would walk down memory lane,

Relive our loving years again.



Together, we'd walk arm in arm,

Remembering summer days of charm,

Times we laughed, things we said,

Nights we cuddled in our bed.



Recalling how we loved the beach,

Chasing dreams beyond our reach,

How we held each other tight,

Safe together, through the night.



Years pass by, love grows strong,

Locked in hearts, our special song,

But as the night returns to day,

The Lord has taken you away



When looking back at all we shared,

Love protected those who cared,

I say these words to you tonight,

"In His grace, all reunite".



Forgive me should I shed a tear,

In my heart, you're forever here,

So my love, be free of pain,

For I know we shall meet again...

                           Rob Bristol