The kids and I think of you often and still laugh at the stories you have shared. What I wouldn’t give for one more call, “hot juicy gossip..” or to share the latest tale .. you were a gift and a blessing in our lives. I’m grateful you knew how we all felt about you when you left this earth. Keep looking over your “niece” and “nephew” and your sister from another mister. We love you and miss you. 
Kristi, Makayla, and Todd

Miss you T!  Keep dancing in the clouds,,,

I can't believe it will be a year and now my mother is with you. I know you will be just as kind as you were here with us.  Peace and Love

Me & my mom met Mr. Thunder back in May 2022 going back home from Cuba! We made light conversation as we were trying to find our delayed flight and he was so kind! Showed us pictures of his trip and how he spent it in a older castle like hotel :) We ended up meeting again when we landed both in miami and said our goodbyes 💙

I have known Thunder for many years. He first met me in Niantic where I worked. He sat and talked with me for 2 to 3 hours. About his passion and encouraged me to become like him. I had several meetings with him and video chats, while he was home and touring. He gave me my nick name wich I cherish till this day. His loss came as a very big shock. To Walter's family and friends my deepest condolences. From his name sake VANILLA THUNDER. Rest easy brother

Had these pens handed out to us at work, still think of the man with biceps the size of heads.

My deepest sympathies and condolences to your family. 

we here at the Log Cabin Inn on Bailey island have been anxiously awaiting his reservation  this year.. we hadn't heard the news  and are so saddened to hear of his passing..we have many fond memories of his stays with us and we look forward to his visits every year, he will be sadly missed ..

Dear Walter,

Thank you for all the late night chats and advice you gave me.  May you rest in peace Big Man.  

Big Hugs,
Tim

Walter, as I write this I am saddened and still processing your loss.  I only found out earlier this week when Officer Downing and I connected.  I will treasure forever your friendship and your sense of humor.  All the late night texts and you sharing the stories of your many adventures. Now I know why you didn’t reply to our last text exchange but fly high with the angels my fiend as you will always have that special place in my heart for just being you!  Love and Peace and thank you for making this world a better place.

R.I.P. Chocolate Thunder!!! Still can't believe your gone.  Your sense of humor is what I miss the most. Thanks for being in my corner while I was going through some tough situations.  Until we meet again my brother...🙏🙏🙏

RIP Walter.  Your texts and support will be missed. 

Walt you were larger than life!!!! And your compassion for others was even larger!!! Even though you have gone somewhere else,  your legend lives on!!! What a blessing you left for everyone who knew you! Be gentle on the crowd where ever you are......they probably haven't worked out in Eons!!!! Make them stretch first!!! 

My condolences to your family! Walt was an outstanding man!


I’ll miss seeing your pens and hats, I hope they have a trenta berry hibiscus refreshers on tap for you 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Chocolate Thunder was a fun loving guy. 
I enjoyed working with him, he could keep you laughing all day with his wit and humor. 
Rest in peace Walter. 

I am so sorry to hear of Walter's passing.  I loved working with him at York. He was professional with offenders and always kind to me. I will always remember his fantastic sense of humor. Rest in peace my friend. 

I will miss the texts of your journey and Foodie creation. I just received the news of the passing. Sending my love to the family. SIP cousin until we meet again.

Dearly missed. Words can't express the deep loss that we feel. You have been a true friend in every sense of the word. Always showing your care and concern no matter what day or time. Even when you were out tending to your own business, you always found time to reach out.  Your crazy stories and funny antics are missed. Well our dear friend, may you rest in peace.
Patricia & David Edwards


What can you can about a man that was larger than life We met Walt at a family tragedy where he was the barrier between us and the media Since then Walt has been a part of our family He has visited my mom on many occasions helping where ever needed My grandson loves Uncle Walt and will be devastated He is loved by the family
I will miss the photos from all the casinos and the short videos ''Cuz Chocolate Thunder says so''
I thank him for coming into our lives and will miss him greatly
Heaven has taken another great man from us

Too many memories to list, too many souls he touched, too many tears. If he was your friend he was a part of your life period and your life was better.  My family and I owe him for his help during a tragedy, for his selfless efforts. Peace to you brother and hug mine when you see him.

Walter was a pretty good guy. I first met when wee both security officers. Somehow Walter was eventually fired.  However, like most of us we all pretty much remained in contact. Here and there, in person and by other means. Walter was pretty much a social director and from time to time he arranged reunions of those who together. Walter seemed always to be really healthy. So, when he did pass away it as a real shock! In the end though,  I'm pretty sure Walter will be arranging of Hell of party, when we all meet together.

Walter, I haven't known you for very long but I feel like it has been forever.  I always enjoyed the conversations we had in the car while I traveled with Patti to Maine. Out of the blue, you showed up at my parents house to say hello and see how they were doing.  You didn't even know them.  They have been asking about you ever since.  I will miss our text messages and all your fun photos and kind words.  R.I.P. my friend.  I will miss you. 

Prayers to family and friends.  It was a  pleasure working and following along with his dreams.   RIP Thunder!

Working out in Thunders gym. He was so proud of his gym.

Fly high with the angels Walter. You are already missed by so many. There aren't enough words to express how sad I am at your passing. We talked last Thursday and he was thrilled that I was going to get away with my friend for the weekend and little did we know it would end on such a sad note. However, if you knew Walter you would have at the least several stories that would make you smile. His family and Karen were the loves of his life and know he spoke how much he loved you all very often. I always thought of him as the gentle giant but always glad never to be on his bad side. Walter I will miss our phone calls and your sound advice forever. Condolences to all that loved you!


My condolences to the family.  Ms. Pat and Lisa you are in my prayers.  

Tina Baker 

I am sending prayers for peace and strength to family and friends. I was fortunate enough to have run into Chocolate at a local coffee shop recently. We had a great conversation. He will be missed. 

Soo sry for ur loss I will miss our inbox chats that we had RIP

My sincere condolences to Walters family, truly he is and was what his family wrote, a man of protection, I will never forget his watch over my moment, he lived his life to the fullest and had a good journey and will continue his journey on the OTHER side. R.I.P Walter

Rest Easy Big Guy. Family, I extend my condolences. Walter will be missed by all who knew him.

Walter was a very dear friend for many years! I will always treasure his light and laughter. So thankful for all the times he brought our "work family" together for reunion gatherings. 
It was truly amazing to share so many wonderful memories over the last four decades while creating new ones each time we all gathered together. 
He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Fly high my dear friend! 
RIP Walter/Chocolate Thunder 

Walter Edwards will always be Walter Edwards to me!  Great friend and co worker.  He was always ready to help those less fortunate than most!!  He will be greatly missed!!!  

I have very fond memories of him working the vehicle gate at York CI. I was the District Locksmith and was in and out of the facility everyday. We would chat and laugh about many things. One time she shared an old pic of himself and we laughed because he resembled Urkel from Family Matters lol (the pic was before his bony building).I always had great respect for him and his passing really saddens me, I wish I stayed in touch with him 😢 Rest in Peace Chocolate Thunder

I remember working with Walter at Millstone as security guards in doing the reunions very nice of him. He used to send me texts almost every day. What kind of food he made when he was eaten where did he travel to and will have to keep those in the memory, rest in peace, brother. 

I send my deepest condolences to Walter's family. Walter was an integral part of the instructional staff for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Windjammers Drum and Bugle Corps. I am very grateful for his guidance and his friend.  He will be missed by many of the Windjammers Drum and Bugle Corps alumni. 

A home town hero with a flare for crazy !! 
Walter would always lift your spirits with a story or - gossip - that you had to promise -you didn’t hear it from him 😂😂😂😂

Truly a great person with the heart as large as his persona 

Heaven just got a little more interesting now that Walter in the house of the Lord 

To the Edwards family, 
I worked with Walter in the 80’s at Millstone and our friendship continued all these years later. He was literally the most gentle and kindest soul. I can only hope that all of the memories you hold close lift your hearts during this time. Many prayers to all those who loved him. 


Cousin Pat, 
May God's love and peace grant you strength. 
You and family have our condolences and prayers. 
Love, 
Gracie

Couain Pat
May God's love comfort and give you peace and strength. 
Know that you are in my prayers. 
Weeping may endure for a night,  but joy cometh in the morning. 

I was lucky enough to be close w/ Walter, who my kids and I lovingly referred to as “Edwards” since we met working together in DOC. He was my partner, my CTO in my unit for many years and blew me away w/ his abilities and skill. He knew so much about how things worked and helped me in many ways during my career. We became very close and I consider him family. He was always there when I needed anything and often when I didn’t even know I needed anything. He was an uncle to my kids and a brother to me. There are too many memories to share but I am grateful to the universe that we have them. My life was forever changed by this one kind soul and I will miss him greatly. I am so grateful I took the opportunity a few years ago to tell him exactly how much he meant to my kids and I. I can mourn him knowing he knew how special he was to us and how much we loved him. 

On behalf of the staff at the Groton Town Clerk's Office

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Chocolate Thunder. Every time you hear Imagine Dragons sing  "THUNDER..., feel the Thunder, his was lightning before the Thunder"  remember this sweet man and all that he brought to this life.  He will forever be in our memories.  May his family know that Chocolate Thunder was loved by many people . 

Betsy Moukawsher 
Groton Town Clerk

My condolences to all that loved Thunder he was loved by so many people. He was a good friend of mine for over 20 years. Thunder and I shared a lot of conversations. Thunder RIP from your Vanilla Thunder. He will be missed by so many friends

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International Bodybuilder Chocolate Thunder

July 18, 1966 – April 29, 2023

Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service

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