Sunday, April 6, 2014
Uncle Wally’s house was always our destination when our family was making a trek into the big city of Vancouver. We were always guaranteed to have something to drink when we arrived and I remember the orange/pineapple juice blend like it was yesterday. His home was a wonderland of nooks and crannies filled with wondrous possessions that piqued a young boys curiosity and fantasy. It was a magical emporium of models, notions, souvenirs, books and collectibles, including a very excited spider monkey named Chiko.
In those days, uncle Wally was larger than life to me, with his perfect articulation of certain words, or when he would burst into a song or discussing some topic he was passionate about with my mom and dad.
I wished I had more interaction with him in his later years, but the memories I do have of him, are special and will always have a place to be fondly remembered.
Uncle Wally, you may be gone from our presence now, but like the Beta Video recorders you had once praised, you have left us many High Quality memories for all of us to revisit and enjoy.
Speed and God be with you on your journey. Until we meet again.
Bruno Destradi, Your nephew.
