Llewellyn E. Thompson II

Wally was one of those individuals of whom it can be said that the world would be a much better place if there were more people like him in it.

I met Wally about 10 years ago when he sat next to me at A's games. Baseball being a spectator sport conducive to conversation, a game with Wally could lead to almost any topic being covered, be it baseball, history, politics, government, movies, and helping others -- particularly orphaned children with disabilities (especially through...

It's been many years since we had
family get togethers. I will remember Wally fondly.
Tricia (Reilly) Kitchens

One of our heroes has gone to a better place. We are sad. We will treasure the fond memories - ones that are still as vivid today as when they were created:

- Crewcuts for ALL my boys - the famous WALLY style.
- Eating all the Mother's Iced Oatmeal cookies we could at the house.
- Summers at the ballparks watching The Hide play.
-Second-out "rally" pants - which I still yell out at ballgames to this day.
- Offering the Motorhome for rest and medical attention as needed at...

Wally will be sadly missed at the Giants games with his bold move of wearing A's attire while the A's and the Giants are playing at AT&T.
--Wally's usher at these games.