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| Author: | daniel3197 [ Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chard Walker - Passes 9-28-07 |
I am very sorry to have to pass the following news along. Chard Walker was a true, sweet and gentle - gentleman . Rest in peace Chard, you brought a lot of joy to us ATSF Fans ! I am so fortunate to have met this true gentleman and major railroading legend. We need more gentlemen like him in this world. He loved and enjoyed telling his life story at a Winterail program a few years ago in 2002. It seems kind of appropriate that he passes while the BNSF is finishing the 3rd main from Keenbrook to Cajon Summit. I hope the BNSF will PERMANENTLY name a piece of land at the new Cajon Summit after him . A Control Point should definitely be named in his honor at the new 3 track Summit. Thank you for passing on this news to us! Rest in Peace Chard ! A day with Chard Walker is documented on this Railroadforums thread. Thank you so very much for doing this Santiago! http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12034 ---- Daniel ====================================================================================== http://westcoastrailforums.com/view_topic.php?id=666&forum_id=22 From the ATSF Yahoo Group this AM: I just received a phone call from Gene Rutledge telling me that a good friend to all who knew him, Chard Walker passed away around 9:00 this morning and was very peaceful when he slipped away. His death leaves a bit hole among those who knew him. When I get more information I will try to post it on the Santa Fe list. Norm Walters |
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