Walter “Wally” Randall Ployer
Walter Randall Ployer (Wally) passed away at home peacefully on the morning of November 29, 2022 after a brief illness.
For anyone that knew Wally, they knew that he was a loyal and devoted husband to his wonderful wife Amy of over 27 years. He was loved and adored by his two younger brothers, Scott and the late Bobby Ployer. He was also a devoted son to the late Frances (Gunning) and Walter Ployer. Wally was an awesome brother-in-law to Dori Bryan-Ployer and his other in-laws. He was an outstanding role model uncle, great uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to so many. In addition to his own family, Wally was an “honorary” member of the Cadman Family. Army SSG Section Leader and Brookline Fire Fighter Brian Cadman, his wife Laura, their children and extended family had a very close bond with Wally. Everyone always knew they could count on Wally.
Wally enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 and volunteered for two tours in Vietnam during his four-year enlistment. He was a scout dog handler with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade – Americal. Upon returning to the U.S., he was a military police officer at Fort Hood, TX and Fort Sill, OK. During his time in Vietnam, he was awarded numerous decorations including the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and an Army Commendation Medal, among others.
Wally’s funeral service will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA with Military Honors on Monday, December 5th at 11:15 am.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date.
Wally will be remembered for his courage, strength, loyalty, reverence, humor, story-telling, compassion and unconditional love of and respect for dogs.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Wally Ployer to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ASPCA.ORG