My heart is broken as we share the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Walter Bard. Walter passed away early this morning from a heart attack, leaving behind his beloved wife and eight beautiful children. He was everything to them—and to so many others who called him family, whether by blood or by bond.

Walter was a man of quiet strength and endless love. He was the kind of father who showed up, the kind of husband who held everything together, and the kind of friend who made you feel like family the moment you met him. His laugh, his hugs, his jokes touched more lives than we’ll ever truly know.

His passing came without warning, and now we’re left not only with the pain of losing him but also with the sudden weight of funeral and memorial costs. We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support in helping Walter’s wife and children give him the goodbye he deserves.

If you’re able to give a donation, a memory, or a prayer, please know that it means the world.

Thank you for loving Walter, and for holding his family close now when they need it most.