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A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:27 pm
by AoT
In celebration of a remarkable life, my father Walter O'Toole, 94 years 8 months won a one way ticket to paradise. He was a WWII Army Air Corp. veteran and 35 plus years retiree of his beloved Pan American Airlines. He bought the first family VW, a '57 oval from one the the mechanics at Pan Am. He was the proud father of 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Enjoy the flight Wally!! Love you!! with Meghan Harron and Casey Marie.

He put up a good fight this week and we were amazed at his strength even under difficult circumstances. We found out why this morning looking through his paperwork. He was a very proud veteran of the Army Air Corp. His service was to prepare the Boeing B-17's and the pilots as they prepared to go on the missions overseas. His time in the AAC was cherished. He enlisted on September 24, 1940 and we think he picked today to make his exit, September 24, 2015, 75 years later!!


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Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:04 pm
by Big_kid
I'm sorry for your loss. Seems like he was quite a guy.

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:44 pm
by elrockk
Wow RIP Sir sorry for your loss

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:46 pm
by MrBreeze
So very sorry for your loss. Looks like he was a great man.

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:59 pm
by Glenn
Damn... it's been a bad week with my uncle (94) passing on Sunday and my mother-in-law's cousin last week.

All i can say, 94, G-D bless him.

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:18 pm
by ObnoxiousBlue
That's certainly not good news to come across. Though, it sounds like he left you in an ok place. It's tough when someone we love dies, but dad gave you everything you needed - then stuck around for quite a few extra years to see you through. From his a time in the Army Air Corps, through Pan Am, to you and later your daughters; I'd like to think he wasn't an ounce disappointed to see his hard work in each of you.
You've got my prayers.

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:53 pm
by Firefly
Sorry to hear of his passing....next time we see you Audrey, we will have a toast in his honor.

Andrea and Brad

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:29 am
by Tom
Sorry for your loss, sounds like your Dad had an incredible life and isn't that what we all strive for ?

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:18 am
by EDNCAROL
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. RIP Wally.

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 5:59 pm
by AoT
Thanks for all the good thoughts. We celebrated his life with family and love.

Hope to see you all soon. :P

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:28 am
by Raj
My thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Sound like this place we call home was better off with 'Wally's' good doing. Stay strong during this trying time.

Re: A remarkable life

Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:24 am
by Markus
We just chatted about our fathers and Pan Am. The day yours passed, mine flew into JFK from Zurich. More coincidence! He had not been in NYC for 10 years. We had a good few days together.

Very sorry for your loss, hearing this news puts even more value on any time I can spend with my parents these days.