Passing of a real hero

LWaali · 01-02-2013, 09:28 PM

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.

tomaustin · 01-02-2013, 09:32 PM

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Edward Tinker · 01-02-2013, 09:51 PM

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

LWaali · 01-02-2013, 09:56 PM

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

NoncomRetired · 01-02-2013, 09:57 PM

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

tharpo · 01-02-2013, 10:31 PM

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.

wlyon · 01-02-2013, 10:53 PM

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

skeeter4206 · 01-03-2013, 04:08 AM

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.

Patronen · 01-03-2013, 08:01 AM

My Condolences

sheepherder · 01-03-2013, 09:12 AM

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.

John Sabato · 01-03-2013, 09:12 AM

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.

mrerick · 01-03-2013, 11:30 AM

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

Ron Wood · 01-03-2013, 01:51 PM

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

padredan · 01-03-2013, 01:53 PM

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

GySgt1811 · 01-03-2013, 10:12 PM

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

Douglas Jr. · 01-08-2013, 08:18 AM

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

01-02-2013, 09:28 PM	#1
LWaali User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 99 Thanks: 67 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails

01-02-2013, 09:32 PM	#2
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	well done, by both of you................. ..

01-02-2013, 10:53 PM	#7
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,631 Thanks: 3,170 Thanked 2,555 Times in 954 Posts	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 __________________ Bill Lyon

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Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	My Condolences __________________ Dave

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	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. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-02-2013, 09:51 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,927 Thanks: 2,026 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	Well said and glad you told us - I am sorry for your loss

01-02-2013, 09:56 PM	#4
LWaali User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 99 Thanks: 67 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts	I forgot to mention he was also a Master Mason. Thank you all for the thoughts.

01-02-2013, 09:57 PM	#5
NoncomRetired Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 719 Thanks: 144 Thanked 306 Times in 146 Posts	My condolences..............

01-02-2013, 10:31 PM	#6
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	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.

01-03-2013, 04:08 AM	#8
skeeter4206 User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 448 Thanks: 52 Thanked 88 Times in 49 Posts	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.

01-03-2013, 09:12 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	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. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-03-2013, 11:30 AM	#12
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	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 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-03-2013, 01:51 PM	#13
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,164 Times in 1,700 Posts	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 __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-03-2013, 01:53 PM	#14
padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	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 __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

01-03-2013, 10:12 PM	#15
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	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

01-08-2013, 08:18 AM	#16
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	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

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