I keep your memory alive Walt! You were an more of a brother and my best friend! I can picture you working on some project for the Lord in Heaven so sending a salute during this 2023 Christmas season buddy!

The day that I lost you, I also lost me. I have been trying to find myself again, but it's hard. It's hard because you are no longer here with me. Every day I think of you and remember what a huge part of my life you were. You made a huge change in me. Not having you here with me is just so painful. I miss you so very much.

Happy Birthday. How I wish that we could be together. I miss you so very much. Life is not the same without you in it. You are forever in my heart and on my mind. People say that it gets easier, well it does not. I still hurt as much today as I did when you went home. Miss and love you forever and always...

Your always on my mind on our shared birthdays!

People say that it gets easier over time, but they are wrong. When you no longer have anyone to be there for you, it is not any easier. You were my rock, my shoulder to cry on, my hug when I needed it and even when I didn't. You were my everything. Now I walk through this world alone. I miss you so much.

Well buddy another year of missing you, but I will always keep your memories alive in my heart.

Happy Birthday my friend.

miss your smile and sense of humor! Think of you often. Rest in Peace my friend.

Miss you so much. Life is just not the same.

Happy Birthday my friend. I think of you often. Prayers always sent your way!!

It's hard sharing having our birthdays so close I think about you often old friend!

Happy birthday my love. Loved you then, love you still. Always have and always will.

Merry Christmas Walt! Much love sent to you.

Walt--I think of you often. Irene and I have such good nice memories of you. Rest in piece my friend. God Bless.

I miss you so much. The heart break is unbelievable. I love you so much. Words just can't describe. I will love you always and forever.

Happy Birthday my friend. You are sooo missed

Happy Birthday Buddy!

2 years and I still miss you so very much. The candle will always burn for you. It is the everlasting light for my everlasting love for you. Looking forward to the day that we can be together again. Forever and always my dear.

God bless You and Yours on this very special day Walt……………

Still missing you my life long friend ! I pray we will meet up one day and remember the good times we shared.

Happy birthday to my wonderful husband. I miss you so much every day of my life. I will ALWAYS love you.

Hi Mell,
Hope all is well with you and yours. A candle went out on earth but now continuous candle will be lit in heaven. Thanks for taking care of our friend in his time of need.

Hi Walt, I'm sure you know whats going on down here with us. It has been really hard lately and I don't want to lose Charlotte. I pray that it is The Lords will to heal her.
I think of You and Mel a lot………… I love You guys, Bill

I miss you still, everyday, Walt, as I miss Mom. I hope you're with her and Ozzie. Until we meet again... Sending you all my love!

Rest in PEACE, friend! May the everlasting GRACE of our Almighty GOD, and HIS PEACE be with you, and your loved ones, who miss you so very much, Always! ^j^

Eh! Walt, Its been a year now and not a day goes by without you in our thoughts as we pray for Mel that The Lord will comfort Her and keep Her strong during this time with Her loss of You. We are just so happy that Mel is doing well in Why as that is where She wants to live. As you know we haven't been back yet as Charlotte is still dealing with cancer. If you have any pull up their please send it Charlotte's way. Thank you Walt and God Bless......................

Society lost a valuable contributor of what's right & good in the world. Hope all is going well for you & your family Mel. My best regards to the Long family.

Good morning Walt,
I do know you will get this. Its been awhile now since you went home to be with The Lord and You are still very near and dear to my heart. At present I don't know when we will be able to get down to Why. Charlotte is still battling this cancer but The Good Lord is with us every step of the way. We would really like to get down and spent time with Mel. She has really done well for herself considering what she went though and anything we can help her with we will. I did do one car show in Indiana a few weeks ago and had a great time. Charlotte was well and insisted that I go. You don't have to ask me twice. Other than that its just been looking after Charlotte and don't get me wrong I am not complaining. I will do for her whatever it takes.............
I will close for now Walt.
Love, hugs and blessings,
Bill

I sure miss you big brother. Love and miss you so much.

Happy Birthday in Heaven my good friend. You are missed! Never to be forgotten.

Eh! Walt,
On this very special day I pray you are looking down on us knowing we will be together someday in the future. You are missed my friend but not forgotten............ Blessings, Bill and Charlotte.

Miss sharing out Birthday greetings every year buddy. I am lighting a candle and having a toast for your memory anyway! God gained a great Angel!

I met Walt over 6 years ago when my life had been turned upside down and so was my moms. He gave my mom someone to lean on, laugh with, cry with and love her unconditionally. Not only did he love her but he loved her grandchildren like they were his own and because of that my daughter got to have an amazing Pa. We will always love and miss him and hold dear all the wonderful memories we have of him. Rest easy Walt. You're not in pain anymore and I know you are always watching over all of us.

Walt and I worked together for several years. He was great at his job and very smart. I am blessed to have known him. I don't think there was anything he could not do. Good nurse, made good wine and beer and just an all around good guy. Every so often he would come to the house and bring delicious do-nuts and I would make lousy coffee! He tried so hard to get me to buy a kindle showing me all the items he had on his. "no way" I would say. Now i have own one and take it all over. Thanks Walt!
You are so missed. My heart is broken as you have taken a piece with you. I am glad your suffering is over and will see you on the other side.
Prayers to you and Mel always.

Have only known Walt and Mel since they moved into Coyote Howls RV Park a couple seasons ago, and happy to have gotten to know them. Most of our residents leave for the summer, not Walt and Mel, they stayed the entire year, and looked after the park for all of us. They were always volunteering on numerous projects and were an asset to our park. You never saw one of them without the other, true soul mates.
Walt's gentle heart is at rest. We are going to miss you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mel.

Rest in Peace Walt. I know your suffering is over, and you bask in the light! Till we meet again, miss you,man!

We remember Walt and Mel's warm welcome the first time we drove Wnto Why. He was brave and humerous during his illness. Mel was wonderful during the difficult days but her memories of the good times carried her through. Walt was a "one of a kind" person who touched our lives.

I only met Walt a couple of seasons ago in Why, AZ. In that time we formed a good friendship. Walt was a very knowledgeable person and a good talker. That made for a great relationship between us as I am a good listener...... Walt was always there with a helping hand wether it be a project in the park or some individual needing a helping hand.
I will really miss our times going out in the desert pistol shooting and not to brag but Walt was GOOD with a hand gun. Just thinking now of Walt's home made bread makes my mouth water, Oh! so good.........
Charlotte my wife and I feel very blessed to have been a part of Walt and Mel's life.
Walt you have a special place in our heart.
God Bless and keep You............ Love and hugs, Bill and Charlotte
Langenburg, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Going to be missed by so many people. Hugs and prayers to you Mel and family.

Walt will always be remembered for his honorability & strength of character. My condolences to the Long family find peace within your sorrow until all that is left are the beautiful memories. The world lost a fine gentleman.

Walt was my best lifetime friend. He was accomplished at anything he set his mind to in life and was a best friend that was always there when you needed him. We shared so many good and bad times to share with you here but he had a good life and was dedicated to helping others. The luckiest day of his life was when he married Mel who was most definitely his sole mate. R.I.P Walt we all miss you.

As many of Walt's family and friends know, my brother was a storyteller, so the best way I can think to honor him is to retell an event we experienced together in the form of a story. I have placed the story in the story section of this site. I have related it from memory the best I could without fabrications, though elaboration of details is part of storytelling. My sister, Lori, whom I have spoken with about this event tells me that she tried to tell Walt and Mom about what had happened to me, but they wouldn't listen to her. This doesn't surprise me in the charged atmosphere of the happenings, as she was only 6 at the time. Lori also tells me she remembers the snake crawling across her forehead before it bit me. I never knew that until I posted this story. I don't think Walt or Mom ever knew it either. This story could have ended much differently had she been bitten. Glad I could take a hit for you, Sis!

Dear family and friends, please enjoy a powerful memory from my childhood... of my big brother, the protector.

RIP Big Brother. Niecy (Denise Dirig)