Sunday, August 7, 2011
Walter was an icon in the lighting industry. His personality and presence in a room was inescapable. His positive attitude was infectious. He was always kind and polite, even when he had something negative to tell you. He taught me a lot about being gracious and curteous even when he might have been upset or under pressure. He was a graduate of the school of business that valued respect for others, honesty, ethics, and loyalty. As a young person, he served as a role model for me and for many others- a person with a lot of "class" and someone who could talk easily with just about anyone, someone who was very engaging, and a person who always added insight to an issue or a problem. So for many of us, we have very fond memories of Walter - happy, dynamic, gracious, honest, and engaging. He will be sorely missed. May you know of no more sorrow and may your memories of him serve as a blessing and a guideline in your own lives.
