Host Walt

[Host Anne]

It is with a very heavy heart that I'm posting to let our community know that Host Walt has passed away.  I've worked with Walt to monitor the Celebrity boards here on Cruise Critic for nearly 20 years.  He was such a good caretaker of our Cruise Critic community.  He and his wife loved to cruise, flowers and gardening and tennis (Roger Federer in particular).  

 

It seems surreal at the moment.  I truly enjoyed sharing the duties of "host" with Walt over the years.  He was a gentleman and a friend.  We will miss him greatly.  

[CHEZMARYLOU]

So very sorry to hear this. My prayers and condolences to his friends and family.

[Slugsta]

Thank you, Anne, for relaying the sad news. I am sending my thoughts and prayers to those who loved Walt and are mourning his passing.

[villauk]

Such sad news. Sending condolences to his family from this side of the pond.

[puppycanducruise]

Thank you for sharing this news.

RIP Host Walt.

[hcat]

Such sad news....our deepest sympathy and prayers  go out to his family and the  cruise critic family as well!

[gerelmx]

our condolences to their relatives and prayers for their eternal rest.

[chemmo]

Thanks for the information Host Anne, condolences to his family and friends...

 

Too easy to forget the wonderful work moderators do and how they ensure we can all enjoy the boards...

[Bo1953]

Our condolences go out to his family and the CC family both of whom will miss him greatly.

 

bon voayge

[hvbaskey]

Such sad news to read this morning.  Rest in Peace, Sweet Host Walt and sincerest empathy to his friends and family.

[Presto2]

Such sad news - our deepest sympathy and condolences go to the family at this sad time.

[lsb48154]

Comfort to all who loved him.   RIP, Walt...Rest In Peace, Rejoice in Paradise!

[julia]

Having been a member here since 2000, I can attest to Walt's smart & caring hosting.

My prayers and condolences to his family...  

[dkjretired]

Anne:

 

So sorry to hear of Walt's passing, really appreciated his handling of this board.   He tried to keep it to cruising without involvement in politics, personal attacks, etc.   He deserves a lot of credit for that.  He will be missed

[cruise47]

I am so sorry to read about Host Walt.   We meet Host Walt and his lovey wife on The Century many, many years ago.    RIP Walt may the ocean waters be calm on all your future sailings.

[Silkroad]

I'm so very sorry to see this. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Sending love and light to his family and friends!

[bermadu22]

I'm sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace. 

[QueensChick]

So very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Such a loss to the CruiseCritic community.

[OCruisers]

Host Anne .... Thanks of letting us know.  

[Andy]

Dear Anne,

 

Thank you for sharing this tragic news. I'm shocked & deeply saddened to learn of Walt's passing. 

For those who may not be aware, Walt, Anne & I Co-moderated this forum for many years. We always worked together in perfect harmony, and it was an honor working with him. I've always held Walt in the highest of regard, as he was always kind and fair to myself, and the entire Cruise Critic Community. 

 

Our wonderful community won't be the same without his presence & brilliance. Sending My thoughts & prayers to his Family & Friends. Rest in peace dear friend, and G-d bless.

 

 

[GUT2407]

Such sad news.

 

[Shadow9612]

With deepest sympathies .... and appreciation to Walt for all he has done for cc.

[Elusive_Cruiser]

I feel blessed to have been a recipient of Host Walt's input over the years. I'm sure that monitoring this board is not an easy task,  and his time and effort have been appreciated.  His work, along with Anne and Andy have been truly valued.

 

 Blessings to his family and friends.

 

Patricia

[PhoenixCruiser]

So very sorry.  Thoughts and prayers for Walt's family and friends.