As one of the people to whom Wally was undoubtedly the closest on these boards, I must say that although seeing his threads revived makes me extremely sad because he’s not the one here posting them, I also find it incredibly touching to know that so many others, especially people who never really knew him, have found so much joy in his writing. It is a testament to the man he was, that people still wish to remember him in such a way. Those of us who knew him were all so blessed to have him touch our lives. What a shame it would be if we who were so blessed denied others an opportunity to know him just because he’s gone and we’re hurting from the loss.
By all means, carry on, friends. Wally would be tickled pink (if not even a little amazed) that he is still being thought of in this way. It’s like a revival film festival for one of the long gone great actors of our time. Kindof like a marathon of Jimmy Stewart movies; It’s a Wonderful Life, Harvey, Vertigo, Rear Window, and Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, don’tcha think? Now who would want to put all those great classics away in cold storage never to be seen and enjoyed by anyone again just because the great Mr. Stewart is no longer with us? Not I, that’s for sure! Nor would I wish to see that happen to the Wally classics, either. Now that would be a loss!