R.I.P. Walter Gretsky

[Reciprocity]

Don't expect many here are hockey fans but most would know the name Wayne Gretsky, one of the best hockey players ever to have played the game. His inspiration, his father Walter, passed away yesterday while still living in the old family home in Brantford Ontario, Canada. A modest home in an unnoticable neighborhood and the place is stuffed full of Wayne Gretsky memorabilia! Cluttered you might say. This is where Wayne grew up playing hockey with his brothers and sister on the back yard rink each winter. Walter was not only Wayne's inspiration but was always involved in youth sports programs in Brantford his whole life. He was never too busy to give a kid his autograph or support their efforts in community sports. He was tireless up until the end in attending youth sporting events and other community youth efforts. The thing he was most proud of was that he was a Canadian! He was always hugely patriotic. Something we could always use more of. If there were more people like Walter Gretsky, the world would be a much better place, especially for kids!

 

Rest well Walter   Job well done!

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RIP Mr. Gretsky

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Prayers to his family x