I just called the phone number I had for Waldo and his father told me he died of a heart attack in late May. During my time here, Waldo and I became good friends; we e-mailed each other on a regular basis and I had planned on going to South Carolina to visit him.

He was 44 years old.

I just happened to check the forum tonight by chance.

I'm devastated.

A young man and a sad loss.
This forum has lost too many in recent times.
My condolences to his family.

Thank you hal for letting us know.

Damn, that's sad. I really liked Waldo and I was wondering where he'd gotten to. Thanks for letting us know, Hal.

Grogan

Thats so sad, so young.

I didn't know him very well but i do know he was a regular here for quite some time. It is so unfortunate that he died so young. My best condolences to his family. May you rest in peace Waldo.

(I think that makes for like the 3rd or 4th person who has died this year on our forum. Depressing news!)

OMG, I too am devastated and very sad with this news. I am so upset right now.....

Waldo and I became friends here also as we found some common ground with him being from South Carolina. All of my father's family was from SC. Knowing that about Waldo that is how the friendship began in February of 2003. We continued to exchange emails and PM's and he was the sweetest and most caring guy. I loved his humor..... I got my last PM from Waldo on April 30, 2005 and I knew it had been awhile since hearing from him, this wasn't like him not to write or check in here. *sigh* I should have stayed in better touch but I was wrapped up in my own crazy world...

I will share this picture that Waldo sent me along with the last quote in his email to me....




"I would rather make my friends laugh than almost anything in this world."
"Waldo T. Gatorr"(do you really have to guess what the T stands for?)

Don't you ever be to hard to find, now, honey! Ya here me girl? *big smile* waldo!!!!!!!!

And did he ever make me smile and laugh, I will truly miss Waldo.

RIP my friend

Thank you Hal for letting us know, I am just so sorry to hear this news.

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Sad news indeed especially at that young age. I must admit I've been wondering where Al is too. I hope he's alright. Any update would be appreciated

Peter

"I would rather make my friends laugh than almost anything
in this world."

--Waldo T. Gatorr

Oh, Jan, thanks so much for sharing that photo and Waldo quotes. He sent me that pic also. I cannot begin to tell you how sad I feel. Thank you too, Grogan and the rest for your comments. This makes all the differences I've ever had with anyone on this board seem so petty now.

Thanks Hal for the information.

I remember Waldo, and I sure will miss him and his posts here.

Very sad news, Hal. My condolences to his family and friends.

I did a search when Roberto posted about Waldo last night to see when he'd last posted and saw it was April - made me uneasy. Now the confirmation. So young, so sad.

RIP Waldo - You'll be missed

Nice to see you Hal even if not the best of reasons.