Condolences to Cindy and Brenden, and to Cody and Meghan. Like most of us who met Wade at BU, we remember the goofy smile and the always have fun attitude that made him unique. The parties were always amazing, always with a theme, and Wade’s enthusiasm for getting into the spirit of each one brings a smile to my face whenever I think back to those days. We had reconnected through FB a few years ago and enjoyed reminiscing about our Boston days, as we each shared some specific memory the other had forgotten. He is gone way too young, and I hope he is back with his mom and dad, finding comfort in each other. RIP Wade, and give my regards to Thom and Mike. Life in Claflin was always a blast.

Wade was a fun-loving guy, with a good sense of humor (he kept Doc Wetmore and me laughing) and a gentle heart. A pretty good butterfly and freestyle swimmer too. I enjoyed our time together with the BU Swim team, and lifeguarding at Case Center. Then years later keeping the laughs going on Facebook.

This turn of events is unexpected, shocking and sad. Sending love to his family and friends.

Chuck Weiner - Terrier Swim Team Manager

I swam with Wade at BU and really enjoyed knowing him and the fun spirit he brought to everything we did together. He was a great team mate and friend to us all. Our lives went in separate directions after his time at BU. But Wade still comes to mind whenever I think back to the BU swim team and the good times I shared with good friends. I'm sad to hear he left us so soon. We were a strong bunch of team mates and friends at an important and formative time in our lives. So we carry a bit of him forward with us even still. My heart goes out to his wife and children and all those who loved him. I pray Wade rests now in God's loving embrace.

Peter Dutton

I knew Wade from BU. I was from south Florida and had never been to Boston. He helped move me into the dorm on my first day of freshman year. He was a junior and we both lived on the 4th floor of Claflin Hall. We hit it off right away!

I have so many great memories of that year. We stole fruit from cafeteria to make jungle juice for the 4th floor theme parties (Toga Party, punk party, etc). He was so charismatic and what a great dancer! He made me love Earth Wind and Fire, Quincy Jones and the Gap Band. He was just so fun to be around.

We used to hang out late at night and watch old reruns of The Love Boat. He was smitten with Julie the cruise director. He was famous for leaving notes with his original drawings in permanent marker on your door when he stopped by to visit. His artwork was amazing as well as his rhyming notes and poems.

When he could not return to BU the following year, we were all so sad. The place was just not the same without him. We kept in touch for a while after that, but eventually lost touch. I often think about him and the way he made my first year away from home so memorable. He will always have a place in my heart.

I am so sorry that he is gone. It is sad to think of a world without him.........

Regina Betteker Appleby

BU class of ‘85