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for Michael Walters
Betty
October 30, 2024
You are still missed so much.
Janet Vogtli
April 21, 2008
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Please know that you are missed and loved by so many people. Your spirit lives on in our memories
Gone but never forgotten
carolyn & kevin Schoenthal
February 7, 2008
Mike - I can't tell how much you are missed, the memories, smiles, and love in our hearts will live on forever. love you -Blondie & Youngblood XXX
Ed Holmes
December 5, 2007
Dear Molly and Peter,
May I extend my sympathy to you and your family members. I know from my relationship with you that the strong ties that exist among the Walters' family members will be the source that can be drawn from to provide support during this transitional period.
In Friendship, Ed Holmes
Jackie Tagliaferro
December 3, 2007
Karen, Oh, what a difference he made in our lives, he was our sunshine day and night. He chose you, Mona Lisa. LoVe, JTag
Donald Tew
November 20, 2007
To the Walters Family,
I knew Mike for many years as I served as Town Supervisor and during my many years as a Vol. Fireman. Mike was a dedicated servant for the people. The EMS community will certainly miss Mike, not only for his dedication to the fire and EMS service but for his expertise in the EMS service and his willingness to share it with those in time of need. Mike was and always will be loved and respected by all those who's life he has touched.
Peggy Luther
November 20, 2007
Dear karen & family
I just learned of Mikes death this morning and am truly saddened. It is seldom that an individual touches so many peoples lives in such a positive way.Mike tho was just that kind of person.I got to know Mike thru the Collins Fire Co.He was instrumental in setting up the clinic here to vaccinate our firefighters & ems people against hepatitis.he was knowledgeable, compassionate, friendly, and never at a loss for words.His presence at fire scences with Father Joe was so welcomed by everyone. Mikes knowledge and love for EMS will live on .I'm so grateful I knew him.May you find comfort in all of these beautiful memories. God bless you .
Jeffrey Orser
November 14, 2007
Karen & Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Tom & Diane Gorzynski
November 12, 2007
Dear Karen and Family,
Tom and I did not have the history as most did with Mike and yourself, but the few times we were together it was obvious that life was to be lived to the fullest.Your love for each other was so apparent from the first moment we were introduced. Mike will be missed. Our deepest sympathy and prayers at this time to you and your family.
Kerri Saxer
November 9, 2007
Mike and my father worked for many, many years together at the Training Academy. Mr. Walters made sure to attend my dad's retirement party a few years ago and said many kind things about him. He always came out of his office to make my sister and I feel welcome when we would come in to visit the EMS office. Those little things are what endeared him to everyone he met. What a wonderful, professional, kind man this world has lost. Please remember that every moment Mike had on this earth was spent making it better for the rest of us. He is a true hero.
Ronald Tobias
November 9, 2007
Dear Karen & Family:
Our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Eileen Tobias
Theresa, PT
November 9, 2007
Karen & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Cherish the memories.
Jayne Kiel
November 9, 2007
Karen and Family,
I will always remember Mike as a kind, friendly, extremely helpful man whose great concern was for getting help for those in need. His passion will always be an inspiration and shining example to all of us.
Joanne Fadale
November 8, 2007
Karen and family
We were very saddened when the news reached us. After over thirty years of ENA and EMS projects the emergency nursing community will miss one of our strongest supporters. We are sorry that we will not be able to be at the services we are wintering on the west coast, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and I know Mike will continue to watch over us which was something he was great at.
Thomas and Joanne Fadale
Joe Takats
November 8, 2007
Karen - my heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Mike will be greatly missed.
Kati Weir & Dee Tedesco
November 8, 2007
Karen and Family
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts.
Sean Crotty
November 8, 2007
Karen and the entire Walters Family,
Knowing Mike was to know compassion. Mike has never walked away from anything, and especially this life he walked with many of us. A piece of him is in each of us who have had the great fortune to know him. Much more of his legacy is carried by his family. Morals, values and so many great times. He will live on in each of us. So while he has a better seat on the Harley in Heaven, he will still be with us; guiding us, celebrating with us, through our trials and triumphs. While I will miss seeing him, I know he is still there for us. And he will ALWAYS be just a whisper away for you.
Mike is a loyal man, with a loyal following and a great legacy that he leaves behind. Rest easy.
Sean Crotty
Chief
North Boston Fire Company
Christine Johnson
November 8, 2007
Mike was always willing to help us, even here in the "boonies" whenever we asked. I considered him a freind and a peer; especially in the field of CISM. Always a gentleman and always a smile on his face. Is not the goodness of a man really counted in the number of friends, near and far, that stand up to honor him in this time of loss? He was certainly a good man!
Pig Roast July 4th 1980
November 8, 2007
George Beith "148"
November 7, 2007
I knew Mike, back in my "La Salle & Mercy Flight" days. He was always very friendly, willing to answer any questions and share stories. The EMS community owes alot to Mike. I must say that I was shocked when I heard of his passing. My heart felt sympathy to you and your family. May you find peace.
John Brinkworth Sr.
November 7, 2007
You will be greatly missed by your Buffalo Harley Davidson family.
Lisa Thompson
November 7, 2007
Karen & Family
It was with a great sadness that I heard of Mike's passing. He was a great,kind soul; a truly wonderful person. He was one of my first bosses when I started with the County in 1978, and to this day the best boss I ever had. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You know he is still on that Harley and watching over you and all of us with a smile.
Cathy Tokasz (Mercy MRU)
November 7, 2007
Miss Karen and Family, words cannot begin to express. Please know our Prayers are with you and for your Husband, our Deepest Sympathy.
Jo Anne Yuhnke
November 7, 2007
Dear Karen and family,
Not only have we lost a vital part of our EMS system, we've lost a valued friend. Mike and I took our original paramedic course together in 1983 and started a friendship based on shared misery that year. Godspeed, Mike, there's no pain where you are now.
Love,
Skip & Jo Anne Yuhnke
Chuck & Chris Ziemba
November 6, 2007
Karen and Family,
We are deeply sorrowed by the loss of Mike. He was a great man and leader. He will be missed by many. I'm sure he is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Chuck & Chris Ziemba (Armor VFC)
Fred Jones
November 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
KEN THOMAS
November 6, 2007
MIKE'S FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS. MIKE WAS AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL WHO'S LOSS WILL BE DEEPLY FELT. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
KEN THOMAS
TN OF HAMBURG POLICE
(RETIRED)
Renuka Iyer
November 6, 2007
Dear Mrs Walters,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss and will miss seeing both you and Mr Walters at Roswell.
Sincerely,
Dr. Iyer
Barb Reed
November 6, 2007
Karen I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with and your family
July 04 Muncy Indiana
November 6, 2007
Mark Maloney
November 6, 2007
What an honor it was, and always will be, to have known you Mike!
Karen, Chris and Family, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy McKnight
November 6, 2007
Karen,
It was an honor to know Mike,he was a amazing man!! He will be greatly missed
Mike and Jodie Studley (formerly of Collins Center, New York)
November 6, 2007
Karen and Family:
Words of comfort simply cannot meet the magnitude of your loss. We feel honored to have known Mike, he will truly be missed! May you endure these days of loss and arrive at a place of peace and understanding.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reid & Judy Smith
November 6, 2007
Dear Karen&Family
It was always a pleasure to see Mike,he always had an interesting story or two.One of many fond memories was when Mike took the time to stop at our house and run his antique Hit& Miss engine and drop off some of your apple crop.You have our deepest sympathy
Mike will always be remembered.
Reid & Judy
Bob & Susan Ball
November 6, 2007
Dear Karen & Chris,
Mike was a great friend and part of our lives when Bob and I were young and just falling in love. We will always remember the great times we shared. Mike made a great impression on people and was a very giving person throughout his life. That's certainly how he will be remembered. May the love of all of your family and friends help you through this time.
Joanne and Ed Ricotta
November 6, 2007
Thinking of both of you and praying for you. You have many friends who will help you and support you through this.
Carl Kozlowski
November 6, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a very good person and friend of mine. He will be missed.
Bob Shannon
November 6, 2007
Family:
Mike made EMS in Erie County what it is today. His gift of leadership will be cherished forever. God Bless You All in this time of sorrow.
Carl Russo
November 6, 2007
I Knew him, liked him, Respected him & will miss him.
Kim & Lorrie Capasso
November 6, 2007
Dear Karen,
Knowing Mike brought the true meaning of friendship to our lives. Even though we were miles away, our hearts were always connected. He will be deeply missed, but the memories will be with us forever.
Youngblood & Kahuna
November 6, 2007
Christopher Belling
November 6, 2007
Mike was one of the really, really, good guys who dedicated his career to the public good and shone just as brightly in his private life. We'll all miss him on motorcycle rides and as the calming, sensible influence at the conference table. My condolences to the Family.
patricia Parker
November 6, 2007
DEAR KAREN
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF MICHAELS'
PASSING-YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS-AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME
FONDLY,PAT PARKER-{KATHY'S MOM}
Dad & Karen
November 6, 2007
Bob Feldman
November 6, 2007
Dearest Karen:
My Prayers are with you and your family, I have had the pleasure of knowing you and Mike for many years, He was such a great man, devoted to his job and family & friends. God bless you all.
Dad the kids & Sister
November 6, 2007
Drew & Uncle Mike
November 6, 2007
Grampa & his kids
November 6, 2007
Bob Heil and Family
November 6, 2007
Dear Karen and Peter,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was a great example to many and will be sadly missed. May God's grace see you and your family through this difficult time.
The Kahuna
November 6, 2007
Dad jammin'
November 6, 2007
Dad,Joe & Kev on the road
November 6, 2007
Stroker Specht
November 6, 2007
Karen & Family,
No finer a man have I ever met. If God ever needs help, he's arrived. What Mike, his family and so many special friends gave to me shall never be forgotten.
Toonie Pierce
November 5, 2007
Karen and Family:
Mike was a great friend to me and so many people. He will be truly missed!!! Although it is a difficult time, may the memories of Mike comfort you as time passes. He was like a "brother" to so many people he was acquainted with (and in his field of work there were so many). My thoughts and prayers are with all, as we grieve our great loss.
Danielle Rayeski
November 5, 2007
I do not believe in death as it is often described. I believe in a soul's endless, continuous journey. I believe we are all forever connected to the souls of the ones whom we have loved and loved us. I have faith in the ways of the universe and though nothing is definite, I find comfort in that. May we all celebrate the life of "uncle Mike", and embrace the love we will continue to have for him in our hearts. love and "Namaste".
mary ann klemenz
November 5, 2007
vince and veronica were special people and loved their family. God bless all of them.
Todd Schmigel
November 5, 2007
Our best wishes to the entire family from our department
Forks Fire Company Chaplain Todd Schmigel
Nancy Naples
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Michael was a great friend, a devoted public servant,a wonderful man and a loyal friend to Tom and me. We are so saddened by his passing.
Please know that You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Naples
Albert & Patricia DeBenedetti
November 5, 2007
Dear Walters Family;
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mike. What a kind, wonderful man, he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Al & Patti DeBenedetti
Kristin Davidson
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen - we are all so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man. We just sat looking through pictures to find the one of Natalie on Mike's motorcycyle at Nick and Karen's about 3 years ago -we finally found it-what a great picture! Mike was so patient letting her sit on his bike for as long as she wanted! He was such a great person and will be missed by many. You have our deepest sympathy. Love, your cousins, Kristin, John, Sarah and Natalie Davidson
Carol Schmidt/Hummel/Williams
November 5, 2007
Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was an amazing man, we were all very fortunate to have him in our lives. He taught me alot....
Carol
Kim Crutchfield
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen and Family. Mike is truly a hero! To me and all of Erie County. He was always there for me and my family, as well as anyone in need. I've known Mike since his days at Lake Shore VFC and ever since. I've missed him since moving down here. To Mike: Thank you for all you have done for me over the years. To his family: treasure your memories, he will always be watching over you. Godspeed!
Kim Koch-Willis
Jim & Betty Siminski
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen,
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. We could not believe it when we heard of Mike's death Monday nigth during the radio check for Springville Control. Mike will be truly missed by all. He always touched everyone in a special way. I know it is very hard for you right now, but remember how much Mike loved you and remember how much Mike was loved by everyone who knew him. Mike is not suffering anymore and I know he his riding his Harley in heaven.
Love, Jim & Betty
Jack Quinn
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen and family,
All of Western New York feels your loss of this dedicated and kind public servant. Mike enjoyed a career and reputation for helping other people. And he did it with a smile. Something all of us can take a lesson in.
Although I am unable to attend the services, please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Mary Beth Quinn
Tish & Billy Hill
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. You and Mike had what many do not have in a lifetime...cherish that and all the wonderful memories you made together. He was a truly remarkable man and will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love,
Missy Calhoun
November 5, 2007
Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so blessed to have known Mike. He was a wonderful boss, trusted, loyal friend and will truly be missed. He was an angel sent from God on this earth and is now an angel in heaven looking down on us. Of course I am sure he is wearing his cowboy boots, jeans,and chaps and riding around on his bike!
john wick
November 5, 2007
to mike and family sorry for your loss,we use to have good times hunting with chick pingintore and owen shultz and your father god bless you all our prayers are with you
Sandy Tag
November 5, 2007
To all of us who knew Mike, I can speak for everyone when I say, what a treasure of a man we have all lost! We cannot help but ask ourselves, Why Mike? This world cannot afford to lose a kind hearted considerate man like him. Our God you have left us all broken-hearted!
Dave & Mary Jane Kelm
November 5, 2007
Karen - We were so lucky to count you and Michael as our friends. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Maggie Connolly
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen and Family!
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. This is truly a sad loss for the community, family and friends. He will truly be missed. You will be in my prayers. God Bless you all!
Rebecca Milsap
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and reflections are with you as a truly wonderful person has passed.
Rebecca Milsap and daughter Madeleine
Caryl (Aber) McCaffrey
November 5, 2007
Dear Molly and to all of Mike's Family,
My deepest sympathy is with you. I feel so sad to hear of Mike's passing. He will be greatly missed
by so many. He was a terrific guy
with a great personality. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Rosalie Pelz
November 5, 2007
Mr. Walters meant a lot to me, he was like a Dad to me. I will miss him alot. He was always so nice to me. I wish I could have had more time to be with him.
Dan DeMarie
November 5, 2007
Mike was a true hero in EMS. He will be saddly missed
Ken Preston
November 5, 2007
Karen & Fanily;
My sincere sympathy and condolences. Mike was a wonderful man and certainly a friend of mine. Mike was very helpful during
a time of need, and I will never forget that. He was a real champion.
God Bless
Ken Preston
Lilly & Scott McKeown
November 5, 2007
Karen & Family,
We are so sorry. Mike will be missed by many, many people. The world is definitely a better place for having had him it.
All our love & smypathy.
Chris Widmer
November 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
I remember the fun we had when we were kids.
Sharon Lindholm(Wasmund)
November 5, 2007
Molly and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prays are with you all at this time. Bless you all
Love Sharon
JAMES & MICHELLE CARLSON
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen,
Mike is finally at peace,remember that in your heart. You are in our prayers always.
Nancy Kashino
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen,
I think Mike is one of the nicest men I have ever met,top 5. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers and you can count on me for anything. Love your cousin ,Nancy
Kev and Barb Lillis
November 5, 2007
Karen,
Kev and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will remember you and Mike in our prayers.
Jeanne,Rob and Chelsea (Chase) Ebersole
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen and family
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. Our lives have been blessed by knowing Mike. Devoted family man,loyal friend,and compassionate public servant are just a few of the many ways to describe Mike.You are in our thoughts and prayers and Mike will forever be in our hearts.
Amy Major
November 5, 2007
What an extreme loss we have all just experienced with the passing of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karen, Chris and all of his family. Mike has always been one of our favorite people, such a gem, one that will always be treasured. Thank you for sharing him!
Sincerely,
Bill and Amy Major
Bill & Christine Palumbo
November 5, 2007
Karen and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Mike was a friend for many years and a champion of the EMS system. He will be sadly missed.
Tish & Billy Hill
November 5, 2007
Dear Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you - There are no words to express for your tremendous loss...only your wonderful memories of what you both had together can sustain you through this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you.
Love,
Louise McFeely
November 5, 2007
Karen and family,
My deepest condolences to you in the loss of Mike. I know he is with the angels and that our Lord welcomed him with open arms. May you have peace of mind knowing many love and care about you and your family. God Bless you all.
Linda & Joe Giancarlo
November 5, 2007
Mike always had a smile and always shared friendly conversation. It would not have been fair for him to suffer any longer..May God Bless him and keep him, and may his family and friends live on his memories and carry out his passion of love and friendship to all. Our prayers are with all of you.
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