Today we said goodbye to Uncle Wally. His closest friends and relatives were present at Palm Mortuary Saturday and Sunday to pay their final respects. It's impossible to list all the close companions that came to bid farewell but the ones that must be mentioned were his adoring wife of 20 years Rosa Maria, his loving children Ruth, Wallace, Frank and Tony along with their spouses, children and his three surviving brothers Ham, Marsh and Chuck.
Bittersweet. There was so much joy and sadness, laughter and tears, misery and happiness in one room. A beautiful picture presentation of Uncle Wally's life from childhood to 73-year-old was one of the highlights. Everyone shed a tear and turned a smile while watching the touching presentation of Uncle Wally's life put to moving music.
It was especially hard for Rosa Maria to say goodbye and the children and the brothers. During Sunday's funeral so many incredible words were spoken in the four-hour service. But maybe the most amazing moment came as the funeral goers left Tito, Dr. Wallace, Mr. Ward, Wally or whatever they called him at his mausoleum crypt. In a spiritual message of light the sun was setting over the western mountains at the same moment a big beautiful cream-colored full moon appeared over the eastern horizon. A stirring moment in time no words could express.
"Grant that I may be given appropriate difficulties and sufferings on this journey so that my heart may be truly awakened and my practice of liberation and universal compassion may be truly fulfilled." -- A Tibetan Prayer
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Hello. I was not acquainted with Wallace Ward personally, but am a fan of the philosophy of Wallace Ward. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I could not believe it when I saw it on Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Frank_R._Wallace
I think he will be remembered as an important philosopher with groundbreaking ideas. I bought my first Neo-Tech book long ago and it was very valuable for transforming my outlook on life.
I know he wanted to live forever, but at least his philosophy will. It is too bad his great life had to be cut short. I'm sure he had much more to say. But he will influence other thinkers forever.
My sincere condolences to his family from all of us who knew and loved him only through his words. To us he will always be Dr. Frank R. Wallace, one of the most brilliant minds ever. I hope he lived richly because he earned every penny by writing such valuable books that are today helping to make the world a better place for all of us.
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