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1935
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2016
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Walter Morse Obituary
July 20, 2016
80, Lehigh Acres, FL, Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park
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Joe DiGiulio
July 18, 2025
Walter was probably the best K9 Officer in the entire country during his time.
Paul Bryant
July 17, 2025
He is truly missed in the USPCA.
Joe DiGiulio
July 17, 2024
Walter was a witty guy with a funny sense of humor. You never knew when he was serious or joking but most of the time just joking. He was one of the best K9 Officers in the country. He will be missed and his talent will also be missed. Rest In Peace.
Peter Shaughnessy
July 17, 2023
Walter was a talented, sincere person dedicated to his family and his love for training K-9's and is missed by all that knew him.
Peter Shaughnessy
July 17, 2022
I'm sitting here today mourning the loss of a great guy. Over the years I have heard many of our clergy say, we are not gathered here to mourn the loss of someone like Walter but rather we are here to celebrate their life. Well after knowing Walter, those words are most fitting today. To the Morse family, I'm sorry for your loss, but please rejoice in knowing that Walter will never be forgotten by all those who came into contact with him.
Paul Bryant Jr
July 17, 2021
Walter you truly are missed!
Peter Shaughnessy
July 19, 2020
I can't believe that it has been four years since we lost Walter, a great father, husband, dog trainer and someone that I shared many laughs with over the 45 years that I knew him. Even after he retired, he found a new passion going to spring training games and chasing ballplayers for their autographs. It was at a Red Sox vs Twins game that I and Joe Mastrolli last saw Walter roaming the stadium. We went to dinner that night shortly before he got sick and he was still as entertaining that day as he was the first time I met him, "chewing" on his pipe. May you rest in peace Walter, and may your family have some comfort in knowing that you will always be remembered as one of the "good guys."
Karen and the crew in Lehigh
September 1, 2016
We are all sad to hear today of Walter's passing here at Labcorp in Lehigh Acres. Walter was one of our favorite patients, we enjoyed him coming in and his stories about his training the k9 dogs back in Massachusetts and his funny sense of humor. Walter brought us peppermint lifesavers everytime he came in, he would hand each of us two no matter what. Even if Walter didn't feel good he was always so nice to us. I'm really going to miss him.
August 4, 2016
He was a good guy met Walter at redsox spring training ft Myers fl Tim hogan camb police
Paul Bryant Jr
August 4, 2016
RIP Walter. It was a pleasure knowing him. Every encounter with him included laughter and knowledge. May God Bless your family during this time.Paul Bryant JrRegion 6
Dr. David "Lou" Ferland
August 4, 2016
We will sorely miss Walter and his skills with training and evaluating police K-9's Many current teams have been greatly influenced by Walter and his mentorship. R.I.P Walter.
-The United States Police Canine Association (USPCA).
Joe DiGiulio
July 29, 2016
My condolences to the Morse Family. I had the opportunity to work with Walter for many years on the police Dept. No question he was witty but his experience with his dog Butch had no equals in the USA. He was number 1. Walter played an important role of our recognition in the infancy of the MBTA Police. He will always be remembered.
Peter Shaughnessy
July 29, 2016
My condolences to the Morse family. I had the privilege to work with Walter and share some great memories with him. He will be truly missed by his second family at the T.
MBTA Transit Police Retirees Association
July 27, 2016
Dear Morse Family,
We are sorry to hear of Walter's passing. Besides his expertise as a Police K-9 handler, he was a great guy and a respected member of our association.
Jim Winn
July 27, 2016
Sorry to hear about Walter's passing. He had a great sense of humor, and a great K-9 trainer/handler. I learned a lot about training, certifying and evaluating K-9's from him.
Ron Gendron
July 26, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the family. Walter was one of the best K-9 trainers and one of my mentors. He was a character with a great sense of humor.
Bridget Thomas
July 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Cece and family. I was honored to meet him and his awesome sense of humor. He will be greatly missed
Bob Don
July 26, 2016
Sorry to hear of Walter's passing. My condolences to his family. He was a good guy.
Joe Mastrorilli
July 26, 2016
Dear Cece and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Pat and I are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Walter's sense of humor and his dedication and hard work that brought him the reputation as the best of the best K-9 cops.
Bill Fleming
July 22, 2016
Walter was a good man and the finest k-9 trainer in Mass. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family
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