Ashbel Tingley Wall II

My sympathy to A.T.´s family. I was in the Legislature when A.T. was in the Governor´s office and the first years of his time at the ACI. He was a remarkable man, dedicated, committed, compassionate, forward thinking and above all kind. He will be missed. I thank him for his service. Nancy Benoit

I had Mr Wall at CCRI where he taught a penology class. I thoroughly enjoyed his class every Tuesday night. He was a great guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family. Marie a former student

I am so sad to learn that A.T. passed. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend his services due to another commitment. My sincerest and deepest condolences to Maria, his children, family, and friends. A.T. was a wonderful person...quick witted, brilliant, kind and considerate...always lending an ear. I have many fond memories of attending managers' and attorneys' meetings with A.T. But two anecdotes stand out to me. My very first day at the Department of Corrections, A.T. and I toured Maximum Security. When we got fully through the building and walked into the yard, he announced on his radio to the Correctional Officers that I was "the person who'll rule on all your grievances." I responded with "No, don't say that! They're going to pick me off from the tower!" We both burst out laughing, and he never let me forget I said that! The second incident was when I saw him in his car in front of Medium Security being detained by a Cranston police officer. When the police officer left, I asked if he was okay, and he responded, "He just gave me a speeding ticket, with all the inmates and CO's watching!" I told him, "You just demonstrated you're not above the law." Again, we both laughed, and he never let me forget I said that, either. I have many more fond memories of A.T., as do all those he worked with, and I know that he will live on in many hearts.

Sorry to hear of AT passing. He always made time for everyone and made you feel he cared about you. He was a true family man. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers...Hollis and Katie

I too spent my youth dressed in Brooks Brothers finery. My uncle was an executive. Our condolences to Maria and family.