The moment we heard Wally passed all of us in the Brantford forums and facebook groups organized it. This recording only shows a small fraction of it... our salute to our dear friend and neighbor went on for many kms... from memorial drive all the way to mnt pleasant rd. We wanted to say good bye the best way we could. We loved Wally, he was a friend and the best damn neighbor anyone could ever ask for.
I live in brantford and when I was a child he invited my mother and I over. He showed me around and gave me a bunch of hockey memorabilia, he did this for so many people around the community
It's just who Wally was, he was super proud of his Wayne, and loved to share him with everyone especially us kids. I've been in there a couple times as well, knew Wally pretty well... today was just a really hard day because he was just the sweetest guy and in a sense he was like a Grampa to so many of us.... i have to assume you were one of us giving him a final salute?
After reading all of these great stories about Walter all I can think is how much he was like my Dad. My Dad may not have had a famous son but he loved hockey, his family, his country (he fought in Korea) and he was the most humble honest person I've ever met. When I was a teen and in my early twenties my friends would come over even if I wasnt there to hang with my Dad.
My dad would talk to him at the Brantford Mall for many years Then one day my dad saw Walt and motioned for him to come over. My dad didn’t understand how I knew who he was. I told him “ Dad...that’s Walter Gretzky...Wayne’s dad!” My dad just said he never knew. They would just sit and talk on the bench about life and the world etc. That’s how down to earth Walt was. He d never pull that move. My dad died 10 years ago and when Walt died it brought up some old memories for me. My condolences on the Gretzky family and RIP Walt...
God bless Mr. Gretzky And his family I met him once at the Peterborough memorial centre of course raising money for charity what a wonderful kind man he will be sadly missed a great Canadian🇨🇦
Whats also really sad is because of this pandemic, we couldn’t witness the massive amount of population that would have come out and attended the service and procession offering their sincere condolences. RIP Mr. Gretzky.
My condolences to Wayne, his siblings, and the rest of the family, Walter was truly an ambassador to the hockey world, RIP Mr.Hockey Sr. U will always be remembered🥇🏆🏒❤️
This is crazy, all the people standing and not social distancing! My kids missed the Santa parade because it was canceled because of covid, protesters are being tackled down town because of covid but when it comes to hockey covid doesn’t matter? Church service is closed but this guy is talking without a mask, what a double standard! Will never support hockey because of this
@@ugeneous Ok... I understand your point, we are on the same page. I have dumped any and all pro sports. I was only on here as I respect Wayne and his father.
@@JohnJohnson-ql8mx I respect that, and say it’s time to open up so everyone can pay respect to their loved ones and this is the perfect spot to point out the double standard
Wayne was here in Ontario, I believe right in Brantford for 21 days prior to the death of Walter who fell and broke his hip on Feb.13th. so he did quarantine. He did however have to get an exception to come to Canada. His wife and children were not able to come. I hope that helps. My condolences on the loss of your mother.
Sometimes hockey fans are weird . This family lost a father and there banging there sticks. Its not about hockey its about the family mourning a loss. Way to go weird fans.
He's been with his family next to his dying father for the past few weeks or so. Why do you assume you have all the information based on this short news clip? I watched the funeral so that's how I know what happened. You are still alive, count your blessings. Rest in peace to Mr. Gretzky.
Wayne was here in Ontario right in Brantford for 21 days prior to the death of Walter so he did quarantine. Walter broke his hip on Feb.13th and I believe the regulation for the 3 days in a hotel had not yet been put in place. If it was I'm sure Wayne would have followed the rules but he got an exception to return to Canada as a Canadian because Walter was ill. His wife and children were not able to come. Exceptions have been given to other people who are not what you refer to as " elite ". For example, couples have been able to be reunited and have gotten married. Another example on the news was a couple expecting a child and they were able to reunite. If you follow the news you'll hear about the exceptions.
omg the stick tap for the procession... absolutely love it, so fitting
The moment we heard Wally passed all of us in the Brantford forums and facebook groups organized it. This recording only shows a small fraction of it... our salute to our dear friend and neighbor went on for many kms... from memorial drive all the way to mnt pleasant rd. We wanted to say good bye the best way we could. We loved Wally, he was a friend and the best damn neighbor anyone could ever ask for.
I live in brantford and when I was a child he invited my mother and I over. He showed me around and gave me a bunch of hockey memorabilia, he did this for so many people around the community
It's just who Wally was, he was super proud of his Wayne, and loved to share him with everyone especially us kids. I've been in there a couple times as well, knew Wally pretty well... today was just a really hard day because he was just the sweetest guy and in a sense he was like a Grampa to so many of us.... i have to assume you were one of us giving him a final salute?
After reading all of these great stories about Walter all I can think is how much he was like my Dad. My Dad may not have had a famous son but he loved hockey, his family, his country (he fought in Korea) and he was the most humble honest person I've ever met. When I was a teen and in my early twenties my friends would come over even if I wasnt there to hang with my Dad.
He set a lofty example for all Hockey Dad's!!! Thank You... 🏒
I met Mr Gretzky once at my sons hockey Tournament, the most humble, sweetest man I’ve ever met! He did not have a pretentious bone in his body! RIP!
Without Walter we wouldn't have had Wayne!
R.I.P.
So true
R.I.P Walter he was a great guy and the dad of Hockey May he rest in peace
My dad would talk to him at the Brantford Mall for many years Then one day my dad saw Walt and motioned for him to come over. My dad didn’t understand how I knew who he was. I told him “ Dad...that’s Walter Gretzky...Wayne’s dad!” My dad just said he never knew. They would just sit and talk on the bench about life and the world etc. That’s how down to earth Walt was. He d never pull that move. My dad died 10 years ago and when Walt died it brought up some old memories for me. My condolences on the Gretzky family and RIP Walt...
Poor for the Gretzky family, I pay tribute for the Great One and his dad for this difficult time
God bless Mr. Gretzky And his family I met him once at the Peterborough memorial centre of course raising money for charity what a wonderful kind man he will be sadly missed a great Canadian🇨🇦
I have so much love for this family. RIP Walter ❤️🇨🇦❤️
My condolences to you and your family. A loss is always hard
I met Walter twice, absolute legend.
RIP Walter...
Wayne looked so defeated and had such empty eyes. Horrible day for Canadian hockey.
RIP Mr. Gretzky.
RIP Mr. Gretzky.
What a tribute to a beautiful, humble man...u will be missed!!!!
A peaceful send off for a peaceful man
Rip Mr.Gretzky
I played a few times in Brantford at the gretzky rink and Walter would watch from his office on weekends. A true legend rip
Whats also really sad is because of this pandemic, we couldn’t witness the massive amount of population that would have come out and attended the service and procession offering their sincere condolences. RIP Mr. Gretzky.
He will be sadly missed. A great person!
Great tribute !! RIP Mr. Gretzky !!
R.I.P. Walter.
Expose the people who disliked
My condolences to Wayne, his siblings, and the rest of the family, Walter was truly an ambassador to the hockey world, RIP Mr.Hockey Sr. U will always be remembered🥇🏆🏒❤️
My heart goes out to the great one and the rest of the Gretzky family for their loss. I know the feeling of losing your love ones.
R.I.P we love you
My condolences for Walter Gretzky father of the Great One and his family.
That street should have been lined for miles with people. So thank you for those that did. And don't bring covid Into it. Rip
You're a fruit loop.
@@111highgh you must be high. Did you think that up all by yourself. You probably were a mask when your living in the basement.
@@111highgh you're a sheep
R.I.P. Walter 🙏❤
Sad day for Canada ♥️🇨🇦
This is crazy, all the people standing and not social distancing! My kids missed the Santa parade because it was canceled because of covid, protesters are being tackled down town because of covid but when it comes to hockey covid doesn’t matter? Church service is closed but this guy is talking without a mask, what a double standard! Will never support hockey because of this
Go hide in your basement, Covid is a dud.
@@JohnJohnson-ql8mx I know it is just pointing out the double standard!
@@ugeneous Ok... I understand your point, we are on the same page. I have dumped any and all pro sports. I was only on here as I respect Wayne and his father.
@@JohnJohnson-ql8mx I respect that, and say it’s time to open up so everyone can pay respect to their loved ones and this is the perfect spot to point out the double standard
@@ugeneous Agreed.
R I P
I lost my mom in June...we couldn't have a funeral. I bet Wayne didn't have to quorantine...😒
You're a fruit loop.
Wayne was here in Ontario, I believe right in Brantford for 21 days prior to the death of Walter who fell and broke his hip on Feb.13th. so he did quarantine. He did however have to get an exception to come to Canada. His wife and children were not able to come. I hope that helps. My condolences on the loss of your mother.
@@111highgh troll
I don't know a single person that did not feel their experience with Walter was special.
2:02 they're holding up their wands like the Wizards did at Hogwarts after Dumbledore died.
Sometimes hockey fans are weird . This family lost a father and there banging there sticks. Its not about hockey its about the family mourning a loss. Way to go weird fans.
Question for Turdeau - why doesn't Wayne have to spend 3 days in a hotel and 14 days isolation - special treatment for the so-called "elite"????
He’s been home for over 3 weeks.
He's been with his family next to his dying father for the past few weeks or so. Why do you assume you have all the information based on this short news clip? I watched the funeral so that's how I know what happened. You are still alive, count your blessings. Rest in peace to Mr. Gretzky.
It's always been that way...we just notice it more now
Wayne was here in Ontario right in Brantford for 21 days prior to the death of Walter so he did quarantine. Walter broke his hip on Feb.13th and I believe the regulation for the 3 days in a hotel had not yet been put in place. If it was I'm sure Wayne would have followed the rules but he got an exception to return to Canada as a Canadian because Walter was ill. His wife and children were not able to come. Exceptions have been given to other people who are not what you refer to as " elite ". For example, couples have been able to be reunited and have gotten married. Another example on the news was a couple expecting a child and they were able to reunite. If you follow the news you'll hear about the exceptions.
Ian Howes is a fruit loop.