American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

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Gen. Blake Strickler
Confederate General-in-Chief
El Presidente 2010 - 2012

It is with great sadness I read your message.

I did not know Walt personally although his name always figured prominently here on my interactions within the Club. He will indeed be missed, a sad loss.

My deepest condolences to his family & friends.

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Karl McEntegart
Major General
Officer Commanding
Army of Tennessee





Make my enemy brave and strong, so that if defeated, I will not be ashamed.

So very saddened to hear the news of Walt's passing, shocked really. His dedication to club affairs was legendary. He enjoyed gaming and particularly multi-player challenges. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends who are left behind.

Respectfully,

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Lt. General Tim Reneau
2nd Corps
Army of Tennessee
Commanding

ACWGC Academy Training Instructor

Gentlemen,

I am profoundly shocked by this terrible news.

Walt & I saw each other on the field many times. Sometimes he won; sometimes I did. The West Harpeth River, the Rappahannock, the Virginia Central RR - great games which had so many twists and turns. Whatever happened, you were assured a competitive and able opponent who was a leader in the ACWGC. Walt was a good President and a good Cabinet Secretary, who gave his time generously whenever needed. We didn't always agree (who does?) but his passion and commitment to this place was second to none. He had the inspiration and the drive to form the Wolverine MP teams, which I definitely think has raised the standard of play on both sides of the lines. Only within the last week, Walt was instrumental in setting up yet another MP game. It was what he did, and we are all the better for it.

As many of you know, I have a young family, and Walt and I swapped pictures of his grand-children, in which he had so much pride and love. I also thoroughly enjoyed his pictures of his travels with his wife - among many other talents, he could really use a camera. My heart goes out to his family, who I know will miss him so much. My sincere condolences to President Boling, who had been close friends with Walt in the real world for many years.

I always felt Walt and Walt's teams played like the Mid Westerners of the Army of the Tennessee - tough, confident veterans who simply didn't quit, no matter the obstacle. Pixels on a screen given vivid life by the driving personality behind it. I will miss that driving personality a great deal.

<SALUTE>

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Major General TW Marshall

ACWGC President 2022 - 2025

Commanding Officer, 2nd (Gator Alley) Division, Stewart's Corps, Army of Tennessee

Truly sad news. I had only over the last few years had the fortune to know Walt through the Club and become involved in battles alongside. RIP, sir. <salute>

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MG Robert Frost

RIP Walt I was just getting to know him thru several mPG's very sad news...my thoughts are with his wife and loved ones

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LG John Lytwak
Corp Commander
XV AoT USA

RIP Walt I was just getting to know him thru several mPG's very sad news...my thoughts are with his wife and loved ones

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LG John Lytwak
Corp Commander
XV AoT USA

I worked with Walt Dortch after Joe Meyer had to retire suddenly.
He and Jim Boling stepped up to keep the Union Army functioning.
He was an asset to the Union Army and the ACWGC and will be missed.
My condolences to his family.

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Gen. Ken Miller



The McKeesport Union Guard

3/1/II
Chief of Staff
AotP

R.I.P. Walt. You were a true gentlemen!

Prayers for your family.

God bless

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General Kyle FitzMaurice
Commander Army of the Tennessee
USA

I am sad to hear this news. Life is far too short. He will be missed.

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Gen. Steve Griffith


Army of Northern Virginia Commander

Gentlemen:

This is sad and terrible news indeed. My Cumberland Rifles are standing on the parade ground in salute of this valuable officer and gentleman.

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Dave Danner
General
Commanding Cumberland Rifles, II Division, XV Corps
Army of the Tennessee
S = √ 30 x d x f + - e

I was out of town yesterday without my laptop and did not read the news until this morning. I am shocked and saddened. My prayers go out to his family. Walt became a confidant of mine when I assumed command of the Army of the Potomac in September 2023. He helped me tremendously to acclimate to Army command since then. I could always trust Walt for solid guidance. I am also a Wolverine and respected Walt's direction for the teams. He will be sorely missed by many.

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General Richard Whipkey
Commanding Officer
Army of the Potomac

Walt was one of the first persons I met when I joined the club in the fall of 2023. He soon became a mentor and eventually a friend. I had the pleasure to work with Walt on several of his pet projects and I will miss his emails about pizza recipes, drone flying or his spectacular pictures of the American Southwest. Walt, you will be missed.

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Col Wallace Welder
2nd Division
V Corp
Army of the Potomac

Gen Walt was my mentor and trainee when joining the club. I am deeply sadden by this sudden passing.
Salute R.I.P.

I joined the Club not long after Walt did, and he quickly became my best friend in the club as we played multiplayer games and served together from DC through Cabinet leadership positions. He was always a terrific force for good in the club and beyond. His presence and friendship will be sorely missed. <Salute>

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General Scott Eichelberger, ACWGC
Commander, 1/1/I/AotP
"The Iron Brigade"
UMA Superintendent 2020-2021
Union Cabinet Secretary 2020-2022