Sad news

NASA-Tom

Sad news
April 25, 2012 01:19AM

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Wally Swartz (Suncoast Wally) ................ one of our active forum members..... has died. Wally was a retired Marine, retired police, President of the SouthEast United States FMDAC, President of Suncoast Research and Recovery Club, the one whom produced the seminar 2-DVD set........... and a host of other things in his life. He was born in Chicago and died in St. Petersburg, FL. March 29, 1936 to April 14, 2012. His funeral was this past Saturday. What a spectacular human. Well beyond the norm. Wally was a very strong christian.

REALLY going to miss Wally!!!!

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seeker41

Re: Sad news
April 25, 2012 01:24AM

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very sorry to hear that tom!!!! my prayers go out to his family members and close friends!! very good to hear that he was a strong christian!
chuck.

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Aaron

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April 25, 2012 01:24AM

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Wally was a real good guy. Last time we talked he was very up beat and optimistic.
Very sorry to here that.

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Kevin B

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April 25, 2012 01:25AM

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This is sad to hear. Sympathy and prayer extended from me to Wally's family and friends.

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tmanly

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April 25, 2012 01:34AM

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I met Wally when I purchased the last set of DVD's. Now they mean even more to me. No doubt, he is swinging the perfect detector now. Tom, please give his family our best and thank them for sharing him with us.

Tom in SC

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schultzie

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April 25, 2012 01:42AM

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Oh my goodness, so sad. Thoughts and prayer to his family!

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NO-REBELS

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April 25, 2012 02:00AM

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Prayers for his family and friends.

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therover61

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April 25, 2012 02:06AM

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Rest in peace Wally. Thank you for all the things you have done to help our hobby.

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Keith Southern

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April 25, 2012 02:12AM

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Hate to hear this...Sounded like a nice gentleman...

Will keep Him and his family and friends in my Prayer's..

Keith

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D&P-OR

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April 25, 2012 02:43AM

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So sorry to hear that Tom.---He sounded like a fine gentleman.----My wife & I will hold up his family in prayer------------Del

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steveg

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April 25, 2012 03:13AM

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Thanks, NASA-Tom, for sharing. So sorry to hear...Wally's family and friends will be in my prayers -- good to know he's "present with the Lord."

Steve

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Lipservice

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April 25, 2012 04:24AM

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Sincerest condolances to Wally's family. The angels in Heaven were singing joyfully April 14th when Wally arrived!

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Pasttom

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April 25, 2012 04:44AM

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When one walks streets of gold, where do you go to metal detect? Wally now knows. May the great Comforter bring peace and joy to his loved ones in their loss and his gain. The race is run and the wreath is won. Well done, Wally.

Past(or)Tom
Using a Legend, a Deus 2, an Equinox 800, a Tarsacci MDT 8000, & a few others...
with my beloved, fading Corgi, Sadie

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earthmansurfer

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April 25, 2012 06:45AM

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I had some email correspondence with him back in 2010 to order Tom's DVD's and he was a nice guy. I actually forgot to do the ordering and he got back to me to remind me! Sorry to hear of him passing. All the best on your next venture Wally,

Albert

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akaudigger

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April 25, 2012 08:47AM

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It was about 7 years ago when I met Wally. I was stationed in Wyoming and had a temmporary assignment to McDill for 3 months. Looking for something to do with my spare time, I contacted Wally and became a member of SRARC. Wally and the club took me in and made me feel like part of the family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Wally you will surley be missed.

Tom

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ozzie

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April 25, 2012 10:17AM

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Shocked by the news, wasn't expecting that this morning. I'm very sorry to hear that.

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mcgov51

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April 25, 2012 11:25AM

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Sounds like he was one of those people who really stood out and
made you take notice that you have met someone special.

At 61 I have only met 3 such people in my life.
Wish Wally would have been #4.

My deepest prayers are with his family & friends.
He has made the ultimate find. No need to hunt anymore.

God Bless.

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markg

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April 25, 2012 04:46PM

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Sad news
He'll be missed.

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gravediggermax

He is on anther great spin now
April 25, 2012 05:13PM

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For sure

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Christian

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April 25, 2012 06:50PM

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Riposa in pace - and condolances to his family !

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TerraDigger

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April 25, 2012 11:11PM

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You will be missed Wally but remembered in the hearts of many many people you helped. In Peace.

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mandad76

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April 25, 2012 11:50PM

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RIP...prayers are with him.

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dewcon4414

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April 25, 2012 11:54PM

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Sad news indeed. Sorry Tom.... friends are hard to come by seems i get fewer every year.

Dew

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Lawrenzo

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April 26, 2012 12:11AM

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My blessings to his family and friends

LowBoy

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goodmore

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April 26, 2012 01:08AM

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Sorry for the loss Tom. It sounds like he paved the way on many roads of life. My best to his family and friends.

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Johnnyanglo

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April 26, 2012 01:24AM

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Sad for your loss. Eternally excellent that he was a Christian!

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Streak!

Wally was a super guy and will be missed. condolances to his family.
April 26, 2012 08:59PM

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I've known wally for A long time, and a nicer guy hasnt been born yet. The detecting world will sorely miss him. May he rest in peace............

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rapidroy7

Re: Wally was a super guy and will be missed. condolances to his family.
April 27, 2012 03:16PM

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Rest in peace Wally, strength for his family and friends to carry their pain.Never heard him complain or talk down to people. Bailed me out of a bad post or two I think he's found the greatast treasure ever found his Dearest friend Jesus

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limegoldconvertible68

Re: Wally was a super guy and will be missed. condolances to his family.
April 27, 2012 11:29PM

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That's terrible news. I only knew him from the internet but he was truly an asset to this MB. He will be missed.

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