Book of Memories for Walter Raymond Drawl II

Condolence From The family of Walt

Sun, 18 May 2014 02:07:21 EDT

Thank you all for your kind words. It means a lot to us. Hard to believe he's gone. He was the best guy a girl could marry. Don't think he ever raise is voice to me in 35 years. The week after he passed I finally got a daughter. Wes married his sweetheart Sarah :) To all of Walt's shipmates and friends Patrick, Wes, Sarah and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts :)

Condolence From patrick drawl

Thu, 15 May 2014 02:26:47 EDT

thankyou everyone for your words. It really means alot to me and my family. We are all blessed to have spent time with him. We hope he touched your lives the same way he touched ours.

Condolence From Bit Bonner Clark

Mon, 12 May 2014 16:11:58 EDT

Dear Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope that in time warm memories will bring you comfort. It sounds like you had many wonderful years together. May you and your children be comforted by all those who pray for you. Thinking of you my dear friend and classmate. Blessings, Bit

Condolence From Virginia High School Class of 1978

Mon, 12 May 2014 10:01:29 EDT

Our deepest sympathy to our classmate, Linda (Boril) Drawl. Words cannot express how sad we feel for you, Linda. We hope that your good memories will comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Condolence From Chaplain Ray Fritz

Thu, 08 May 2014 13:10:29 EDT

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our most sincere condolences and sympathy to Linda, Patrick, Wesley, and all of Walter’s family and friends in this time of sorrow and grief. I pray that God will bless you with peace, comfort, and the healing of your broken hearts. We are especially thankful for Walter’s service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during the Cold War on the USS James K Polk SSBN-645 on which he qualified in submarines in 1974. He left the Navy as a MM1(SS) and was a member of the Golden Triangle Base, USSVI. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” we say … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll Of our departed shipmates still on patrol. Let them know that we who survive Will always keep their memories alive. Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be! Protect each one, we ask of Thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray For their return by night and day. Walter Raymond Drawl II, MM1(SS}, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website. Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Condolence From Linda Franklin

Thu, 08 May 2014 05:09:57 EDT

Dear Linda, Patrick and Wesley, I am devastated by the news of Walt passing away. You all are so dear to me. His loss is heavens gain. Life here on earth goes by in the blink of an eye. You all were so blessed to have him. What a sweet man. God bless you all so much. What a precious family. I love you all so much. Every day is a gift. Peace and Love… Love you all so much.. God bless! Love Linda Franklin XOo

Condolence From Bill and Belinda Sommers

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 16:31:31 EDT

Dear family, We just heard the news today at the baseball game. We are greatly saddened by the loss of a kindred McNeese baseball fan. Walt's seat will forever be reserved in our hearts. His fellow "bleacher creatures", Bill, Belinda and Sarah Sommers Bill, Leslie, Anna and Dawson Guillotte

Condolence From Donna M. Olmstead

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:00:24 EDT

Dear family, Please know that Walt touched so many lives. He was a good man, and I enjoyed working with him at Conoco in Ponca City as well as when he worked in Lake Charles. Our paths crossed many times. I offer my sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers. May God Bless You and Keep You Now and Forever More.

Condolence From Bob Isenberg

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:51:09 EDT

So sorry to hear of your loss, Drawl family. I worked with Walt at Conoco in Ponca City. He was direct, in charge, and at times a force to be reckoned with. He had a hugh heart and loved his family and work very much. I liked Walt. He was a good good man. He will be missed.

Condolence From Donner

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:53:24 EDT

My condolences to Mr. Walter's Family. Words are hard to find at such grievous times. May the thought found at Revelation 21:4 bring you comfort at this time.

Condolence From Patrick Warley

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 03:29:06 EDT

Was sorry to here of the Passing of Walt. I never sailed with him but got to know him from Boat reunions he was a great guy to hang out with. my family's prayers are with his family at this sad time Sailor Rest Your Oar your Duty Done Keep the Bubblehead bar in the sky open for when your shipmates make it there you have some good company so you wont be lonely Patrick

Condolence From Gary Wood

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:37:43 EDT

So sorry to hear of Walts passing.Linda my prayers go out to you and your family

Condolence From Julian R. Stoll

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:01:34 EDT

Sincere condolences on your very sad loss. I enjoyed the very great pleasure of working with Walt in Lake Charles, and feel my life was made richer for knowing him. Walt was a great character, and someone I respected. He alays offered sound counsel, with a smile, and could be relied upon to brighten the day of everyone he came into contact with. Our thoughts are with you, Julian Stoll (England, UK)

Condolence From Jenny Leger

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:44:18 EDT

Linda, my heart is so heavy today when I learned of Walt's journey home. Had no idea. He was definitely one of a kind and the wisdom and laughter I gained from him will never be forgotten. The world lost a good person!!!

Condolence From Prejean Family

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:21:43 EDT

We love you all so much. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers always. Words can not express our condolences. Love always, Britney, Candace, Carla, & Robbie

Condolence From Cathy Marcantel

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:24:32 EDT

So very sorry to hear of Walt's passing. I am a COP retiree and worked with Walt on special projects (SAP) start-up and throughout the years of my working in Purchasing and Contracts. He always carried a smile and had a way of making you smile on any given day. He always had time for you no matter how pressing his day was. It was a joy working with him and I know that you will truly miss him. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Cathy

Condolence From Barry Danforth

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:35:35 EDT

Linda,Patrick,Wes Joy & I send our deepest condolence on Walts passing. We remember with great fondness the JKP family reunions with "Wall St. Walt" and his natural wit keeping all of us laughing. "Sailor Rest Your Oar" Barry & Joy Danforth

Condolence From USS James K. Polk Veterans Association

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:04:27 EDT

So saddened to hear of the loss of a shipmate. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Walt's wife Linda, his son Patrick, and son Wesley. God Bless you all. USS JKPVA

Condolence From Cindy voight

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:35:32 EDT

Linda I am sorry to hear about your husband. You, Patrick and Wesley are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you and the boys peace at this time. Cindy,Bobby &Robby Voight

Condolence From Keith Seiser

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:34:51 EDT

Linda and family, Certainly all whom have crossed paths with Walt is saddened by his passing. Pls accept my personal condolences. Though he is gone, He is not forgotten. Walter Drawl Rest your oar, you are relieved. Keith Seiser STSCS(SS) US NAVY RET.

Memorial Candle lit by Deborah Hebert

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:40:56 EDT

Deb and Dwight Hebert

Condolence From Theo L Peebles

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:24:01 EDT

To the Family, My sincere condolences and prayers. Walt was a member of the Golden Triangle Base, United States Submarine Veterans when I was Base Commander. He was a friend and will be missed. "Rest Your Oars, Sailor", we have the helm. Theo L Peebles USN (Ret)

Memorial Candle lit by William Wells

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 17:42:19 EDT

USSVI Golden Triangle Base

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Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:04:33 EDT