Passing of a real hero
 

My father passed on New Year eve. I know that none of you knew him but I wanted to post something about him and knew that here he would get the respect he deserves.

Doug Waali was a retired Major in the USAF. He was in combat through all the cold war conflicts from Korea through the 80's. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross while in Vietnam.

Doug was a forester and Ranger for the Olympic National Forest prior to joining the service. He was also one of the founding members of the Olympic Mountain Search and Rescue and had the honor to name 3 of the mountains in the Olympic Range for being the first to break trail, climb, and map The Sea Urchin, Ragamuffin, and another mountain whose name escapes me.

After his term of duty he drove for the Spokane Transit Authority for over 20 years earning a spot on the Washington Department of Transportation Hall of Fame for his safety record.

My dad is my superman; faster then a running hoodlum, more powerful then a KC-135, and able to leap tall mountains in a single climb.

I love you daddy and miss you dearly.

well done, by both of you.................
 

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Well said and glad you told us - I am sorry for your loss

I forgot to mention he was also a Master Mason. Thank you all for the thoughts.

My condolences..............

LWaali I know where you are at as my father passed six weeks ago. I sounds like your father did some great things in his life. My condolences.

LWaali My most sincere condolences to you in your time of sorrow. The pain will lessen but never go away and that's alright when someone we love is gone. Hopefully ,in time, the good memories will help ease your pain. We thank your Dad for the service to his country. Best to you. Bill

Thanks for sharing the story behind your father. Im sure he was a great man. He will always be appreciated for the duty he performed for our country. Im sure he will be missed by those closest to him. My condolences to you and your family.

My Condolences

My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I served 15 years in a flying squadron and for all intents and purposes they were my family. My prayers are with you.

It is a poverty that our nation has lost another man as fine as your father. We thank him for his service to us all, and you for telling us about him.

May God provide comfort to you and your family in this great personal loss.

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

As some of this pain subsides, I am confident that you'll remember details of the relationship you had with your Father. The good things come back to us, and sustain us into the future.

Marc

Linda,
Thank you for sharing the memories of your dad with us...that is a very special privilege for us. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family,
Ron

My deepest respescts to you and your family at the loss of your father. may God continue to grant you grace and leave you only the cherished memories of the times you had together. Padre

Linda,

Thanks for sharing with us the passing of your Dad. Your love for him shows through. I hope my daughter can celebrate and honor my passing as well and as deeply as you have for your father.

Fond and lasting memories to you,

Gunny John

My sincere condolences for you and your family and deep respects for you father.
The most important treasure you have are your memories of him and the time you spent together. This will keep him alive to all of you.

Douglas