I had the pleasure of getting to know Walt and his sister Vanessa during my year at Pepperdine. I was very sad to hear of his untimely passing. Although we lost touch when I left school, I have not forgotten the kindness and caring that he extended to everyone he met. Walt was always ready with a helping hand to anyone in need.
It is wonderful to read the notes from his friends and co-workers and to know that Walt remained that same caring person that I knew so long ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

so sad people can judge and compare dui with what has happened....I believe it was an accident and my prayers are with Mr. Sanchez fam and with the families .......

I didn't know him personally but my husband is serving with his brother. I am deeply sorry for your loss and have been praying for your family. May God bless his family and give them peace.

I am so touched by all that is happen Im so sad that we have to lose the ones we love. It feels so hard to go on but then you think about GOD and how he works and everything start's to shine up I pray for your famliy may god bless you through what as happen I have faith that everything will be ok for you. You will smile again Aida, would want that, She made it to a way better place than here and we should be happy for her and hope to see her soon.

Dear Debbie and family
I'm sorry for your lost of Dee Dee.I had worked with her
at wilshire foam when she was 21. We went out a few times
we had gone to amusment park and mountains.She was allways
very funny and a joy to be with.She was very special to
me It's very hard to know she is gone.
god bless

I came to know Chris through my then girlfiend and eventual bride, Amy. Chris was a part of a wonderful network of friends that my wife had known for years. They had wonderful holiday and vacation gatherings that I was fortunate to marry into! I am a rather shy person and it is difficult for me to get to know people. Chris was one of those guys that you immediately liked. He made you feel comfortable even though he was not a bubbly, out-going guy. While he was not a man of many words, the words he did say made you smile or laugh and most importantly for an awkward guy, made you feel accepted and welcomed. I think about him every day and miss him. My #1 regret is that I won't have more opportunites in this lifetime to get to know him even better. ...being with Chris was truly memorable...always!

Uncle Larry,
I tear up each time I read the tribute entries for Aunty Donna. Although we have not seen her in a while, we will miss her. I've talked about it with the kids and will need to dig out the Easter photos of her in the bunny suit so Isabela can see. Please know that even though we are not near, we are praying for you, Tiffany, Larry II and all the Remata and Nieves family as you deal with this loss. I know Mom and Dad have been by the house and are there to help if you need anything.
Love, Laurie, Greg, Isabela, Ian and Will

Our thoughts and prayers are with Walt's family, for they who knew him best will miss him the most. Our friend was a gentle, loving person who served others with joy. He will be welcomed "further up, further in" by heaven's host.

anonymous, it's really not the same to compare his actions to the examples you cited. It's more similar to trying to shave, eat, text, or put on makeup while driving -- something everyone's done at least once in their lives, even though they knew they shouldn't. He appears to have been careless, but I feel that this is one of those cases where 'there but for the grace of God, go I' is most appropriate.

He seems to have been a good man, cheerful and loving, and he made a terrible, terrible mistake.

Regardless of one's personal antipathy toward him, he had family who loved and lost as well. Robert will be raked over the coals publicly for months to come -- can't we all take this one opportunity to appreciate him for all he was and all the other things he did in (and with) his life, and express compassion for his family and loved ones?

Oh Bev, how you will be missed. You were such a shining light and your passing leaves a tremendous void. You were a powerful,joyous presence for many people and that is so very true for your fellow Ombudsmen. I have known and worked with you for 20 years and during that time have so often been amazed by your strength and wisdom.
I hope that your beautiful family can find some peace in their precious memories and in knowing that you have enriched many lives and left an indelible impression on so very many people.