It was heartbreaking news to learn of Mr. Walsh’s passing. We feel so fortunate to have known him. The Walsh’s are like family to us as we are long-time tenants of Ocean Properties, working right next door to their corporate offices in Florida. A family business ourselves, it was clear both Mr. Walsh and our father were cut of the same cloth – strong work ethic, dedicated to their business, who look tough on the outside but are all heart on the inside. Our father’s business relationship with the family stems from a handshake because that was enough. Our father recognized in Mr. Walsh a similar outlook on business. They knew it takes more than intelligence and strength and creativity, it takes character. It is a generation the likes of which we sadly won’t again see. We know how proud Mr. Walsh was of his family and what they’ve accomplished with their family business. It was inspiring to see him walk through the parking lot, focused on a thought, heading for the office even though he could have been relaxing anywhere in the world. And it was touching toward the end to see him assisted by his sons as he still came into work. We too lost our father not long ago and the pain remains raw. There is comfort however in seeing him everywhere around us with the legacy he built here and I know the Walsh family will feel the same with their Dad. While we will miss seeing Mr. Walsh coming through the parking lot, we will now see him and our father out there together having a chat, and then coming into work. We will be forever grateful for his kindness and generosity. With heartfelt sympathy, Bobby and Cathy