Captain, Fire Station 22
Deceased:
April 23, 2016
Appointed:
06/16/1955
Pensioned:
Service, 08/01/1975 – FS 22
Details about the memorial service
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Mike Littleton says
I credit Walt for getting me interested in the L.A.F.D.. I met Walt in July of 1967. He owned a house in Palms/West LA that he rented and I had just gotten married, been discharged from the Armed Forces and had returned to the area where I was raised. Walt was kind enough to rent me the house and then allow me to move out after a few months when I got a job in Long Beach and found the commute too punishing. It wasn’t until I had given my notice to move out that I learned he was a fireman. He invited me to have lunch at the fire station and sold me on a career in the LAFD. He handed me an application, gave me some insight into the examination process and told me about the potential competition I would face. The rest, they say, is history.
My condolences to the Clements family for their loss.
Chris Ross says
Walt married my mother Norma in 1975 (I was 10). They stay married until 1981. Walt was ALWAYS very kind to me as his step-son and I loved him very much. Probably the best example of what it meant to be a man that I ever had growing up. I was fortunate enough to had spent time with his biological son Steven and daughter “Shotzy”. They didn’t have to put any effort into me, but they did… I am very grateful for the time they gave me as well.
We lost touch after a contentious divorce and wish that some contact was still made now and then.
My mom is now in hospice, so the loss of that connection will also be gone soon. If by chance you wish to casually reach out….It would be welcomed. My email address is longboard132@yahoo.com
Kind regards, Chris Ross