Jostens does something each week where a person sends out a story to all their reps on something. They take turns.  The week after Wally’s passing it was Sean’s turn where he chose to honour Wally instead of a work story.

He wrote:

Remembrance

We lost a wonderful man last week with Wally Barrow’s passing and John, Barry and I would like to use this week’s Cup O’ Joe to remember our friend.

Wally was, first and foremost, a loving husband to Cheryl and a caring father and grandfather. He was taken from them far too early and our hearts reach out to them.

Wally would be proud to say that he had a positive influence on countless people during his life. He was very generous with his time, was a great friend, an enthusiastic coach and a knowledgeable mentor. When you interacted with Wally you knew that he truly cared about you. Those of us that were lucky enough to know him benefited greatly from the experience.

Wally also touched tens of thousands people as the “Ring Man” in the Niagara region and beyond. He had a passion for his work that was contagious and so many successes we can’t begin to list them. To his long time customers he was a friend and someone they could rely on. He was a true professional in every way.

We are proud, as many of you are, to have had Wally as a friend. We will miss him greatly and cherish our memories of him. Over the holidays we will think of Wally often with a smile and a tear.