Remembering Wally World..

[JoeyD23]

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This was a tough story to write. We are really going to miss our friend. #RideForWally

Please share your Wally stories.

 

[kennyo15]

Great job Joey D, thank you for sharing this.

 

[Kevlar]

Very well written story Joey. I myself met Wally at the first UTV rally in Moab in 2007. He led us on a ride up to Gold Spike and showed us all how to cross the Golden Crack. The next day we did an unsanctioned ride to 7 mile rim where we took the group pic. He was a great spotter and guide and he seemed to communicate mostly with that smile. Back at camp we enjoyed some mixed drinks he made for us and we all talked about how we like to modify our Rhinos. I never rode with him since then but I ran into him at several sand shows and at a King of Hammers race. I last saw him with you last month at the Mint and although he still had that big smile I did wonder if I'd see him again. Many times I tried to make his Grand Canyon trips but had to back out at the last minute. That is my one regret. Perhaps some day I'll get a chance to do it in the future. Rest in peace Wally

Enjoy the pics.

 

[facteryfmf]

Damn. Truly heart breaking. Ride the beautiful trails up there in peace Wally.

 

[Heybeerman]

Nice write up Joey.

Wally you will be missed. The wife and I are thankful we got to meet you, albeit for way to short of a time.

 

[JoeyD23]

He was an amazing guy. He was a true off road legend.

 

[Never happy]

Oddly enough I never got to hang out with Wally in the sxs industry, I knew him from his years of custom painting and the desert racing scene...I grew up in constant amazement of his designs and painting skills! He was part of an elite group of guys that inspired me to become a painter myself. Alan's truck was a top favorite of mine

His talent has been a big influence on my style from the beginning...

Ride in peace Wally....


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[RWTDCT]

Wally will truly be missed. R.I.P.

 

[JoeyD23]

 

[brokennosescotty]

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I had to wipe away a few tears reading this, and I didn't even have the privilege of knowing Wally. A wonderful tribute. R.I. P.

 

[Rusty5150]

Here are some photos from his celebration of life yesterday. He was an amazing person and he will be missed.

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[JoeyD23]

It was the perfect send off for Wally. We will be uploading the video tribute we made for him shortly.

Attending and speaking at Wally's memorial was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. Reality set in as I was handed the microphone to pay tribute to my friend. I just did not want to let go and officially say goodbye. As I grasped the mic to and tried my hardest to speak my heart ached with a pain that only one feels when feeling such deep sorrow. For me, speaking is as easy as walking, but at this moment I struggled to get one simple word out. It felt good to finally get the stories out that I wanted to tell, I only wish I could see him one more time to tell my friend how much he meant to me, and how much of an impact he left on me.

I miss him dearly, and I always will...

 

[rockstarcustomz]

He is so missed. Wish we could have made it to the Memorial. Thank you for being there and thank you all for posting the awesome photos!