Entering the Saddledome for a Hitmen game in the early years of the team, we would always stop to buy a program. Game after game, the same tall, friendly gentleman would be there selling them from the program stand. He recognized people and was always friendly and happy and it wasn't long before we began talking. That's how I met and got to know Wally. Year after year we exchanged greetings, and chatted about this and that and shared a joke or talked about the team and the games. Wally clearly loved hockey and cared about the Hitmen. When they stopped making and selling programs I was sad i wouldnt be seeing Wally. Lucky for me, he became a seated fan just a few rows above us allowing more time to visit. Seeing him on the ice on Remembrance Day, i asked him about his military service and discovered the amazing career he had. I enjoyed his stories and talking with him, sitting on the steps beside his seat and hearing stories of his amazing life. Always fun and interesting. So sad to know Wally is gone but very glad i got to know him and caĺl him friend. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
