FAMOUS GRAVES : Walter Gretzky Father of NHL Superstar Wayne Gretzky | Plus House and Statue
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Walter Gretzky, CM, OOnt (October 8, 1938 - March 4, 2021) was a Canadian philanthropist who was best known as the father of Canadian ice hockey icon Wayne Gretzky.
An avid hockey player as a youth, and a keen analyst of the game, he built a backyard rink for his children, and coached Wayne continually from the age of three, devising creative exercises and drills, and teaching him profound insights into how to play successfully. Wayne credited his father as playing a key role in his success, citing advice such as "skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been".
Gretzky contributed to minor hockey in Canada, and helped many local, provincial and national charities, for which he was honoured.
On April 12, 2012, in his home town of Brantford, Ontario, the Grand Erie District School Board opened Walter Gretzky Elementary School. It is part of a dual-track Catholic-Public Green School with the Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board's St. Basil's School.[36]
Gretzky's wife Phyllis died of lung cancer on December 19, 2005. Gretzky was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012 and died on March 4, 2021 after suffering a hip injury three weeks prior, at the age of 82. Gretzky's funeral was held at St. Mark's Anglican Church in Brantford on March 6. He was buried at Farringdon Burial Ground in Brantford.
Heartfelt thanks Scott for sharing this wonderful touching video with us.. RIP, Mr.Walter Gretzky, Canada"s hockey dad....
Canada’s Hockey Dad!!! Living extremely close to Brantford, I had a privilege of meeting Mr Gretzky ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Walter Gretzky was everyone's hockey dad how could anyone not love him and the entire family. Great video thank you for sharing what a lovely tribute 💙🏒💙
So touching 😪 Rest in peace Walter🙏🙏🙏
I wasn't a big fan of Hockey but my dad is. I cried the day Mr. GRETZKI passed away. And. Watching the brought tears. R. I. P WALTER Gretzki
Brought tears to my eyes when he was talking about his dad at the memorial service. What a character Walter was and a great man who loved everyone and was so proud. People could think how fortunate Walter was to have a son who is the greatest hockey player ever, but I'm sure Wayne would say, no, I'm the fortunate one to have him for my dad.
Very heart warming. Beautiful just beautiful
Thanks so much. Wayne has been my favourite player since i was a kid. Awesome job.RIP Walter
Without a Walter Gretzky in this world...there would be NO Wayne Gretzky. Canadian Legends will never die. Thank you for living Walter.
Amazing video and tribute Scott. I'm a huge hockey fan. Loved seeing wayne play especially when he played for my team the team he retired with. You always do such an amazing job with the tribute videos. If you ever get to the city Gordie is burried in my fiance would love to ses it as shes a wings fan. Safe travels and as always God bless.
So happy you did this one .i live in Brantford,he was so loved and honoured in this city ,cheers
Outstanding job with this video...looked and felt really professional and a lot of great information...THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much Wayne!
Beautiful setting. You show the power of family love and bond here and how it can lead to great success. I like the fun character of their family unit. Thank you. With a policeman brother to keeps them in line.
Very nicely done... It's awesome you're taking the time to honor the parents of one of your idles... Classy move on your part bro... I enjoyed it as always...Thanks
Great video and shows how much he loves his family and the game.
He was one of a kind for sure
A nice tribute Scott, I live near where Walter is buried and have paid my respects, he was a wonderful kind man, met him several times. I also follow Steve’s Memory Lane Channel, caught your collabs a couple of times.
Scott this was very well done. Not only are you entertaining but also very educational. I love your attention to details and facts. Nailed it!!!
This video is very honorable for Mr Gretzky great Job very touching tribute ❤
Thanks for taking the time to honor Mr.Gretzky. A well done job ( as usual)..
Thanks Charlie!
Very cool video scott. I was a huge wayne gretzky fan. he did a very heart felt tribute to his dad. I watched the funeral. he is now with his wife phylis and the good lord. thanks for doing this video brother.
mike
friend and fellow canadian eh
Canadian hockey dad right there. R.I.P. xo
A view from the UK. I gotta tell you Scotty, sitting here in Cambridge, Uk., i have never learnt so much 'history' of the world watching yours and Steve's channels. It maybe unwitting, i don't know, but apart from the obvious reason of your videos - the sad loss of family members, the history surrounding them is just as fascinating. As you can imagine, ice hockey is not top of the league of most popular sports here in the UK. For me, the more detail you can give on your subjects the better. Love it, thanks again.
Fantastic video Scott 🌞♥️ RIP Walter
thank you Scott! Great work
Walter Gretzky really was a genuinely humble and beautiful man. You can see this in every interview he did and how he carried himself.
I live like 50 minutes away from Brantford. Been many time
Great job Scott ❤️
Thank you so much Lisa!
My 16 year old loves the red wings. His dad loved the red wings and when he passed away when my son was 5 my son carried on the love for red wings. I hope to get to take him to a game sometime.
Nice film clips 👍
Very nicely done tho man I will say the music to Walters grave was nice to. It’s not the same without Walter I tell ya he was a truly great man. Phylis was amazing also good humble people.
Yes it’s weird not having Walter around as a presence here in Canada I agree
Specially me living in brantford all my life my father was friends with Phyllis they went to school together and with Wally. When my father passed Walter donated so much stuff signed by Wayne to raise money for the hospital in brantford with a silent auction. Just amazing we raised like 5k and that was on a Holliday in the summer. 🙏
Good job scotty potty Happy Easter
Thank you Deb!
Beautiful Scott, I'm guessing sometime soon, the HEADSTONE will be removed to have Walter's Date added to it.
Hey Scott. Sorry for commenting late I was celebrating Easter
Very interesting and now I can go take my nap! It's a good thing you started this one early as I was getting drowsy! Really interesting facts I did not know. RIP Mr. Gretzky. PS What is up with these nude picture ads in your comments??
I put those ads there for you Jana! Apparently they’re always hiring.
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i remeber wayne gretzky from the mighty ducks part one movie sorry my spelling sucks
I don't watch sports but I do know who the Greatzkys are due to his fame. Some kids don't have supportive parents but when they do they achieve greatness
I remember. Thought hockey was scary mean until I watched him scare.
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Isn't it still on the headboard when he died, but already buried?
What movie is this music from?