Walter "Wally" Nutting

08/26 Update

Back in January, my 9-1-1 partner, Tom Turner sent you a message informing you of my sickness. Bottom line; I'm a diabetic, had a bladder infection, blood sugars went crazy and I ended up in the ER on December 28, 2005. After many months of repairs I was released to my home on July 5, 2006. I returned to work at Wayland, MA Police, Fire, EMS on August 15, 2006.

NOW, the reason for this E-mail is to thank 911 CARES and each and every one of you who sent me get well cards and checks from all over this great country. It's with enormous pride that I can say I'm a 911 dispatcher and work with wonderful collegues who really do care. My macho has been humbled by you and it's through tear filled eyes that I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You've changed my life forever. The brotherhood of Police officers, Firefighters and their dispatchers IS REAL. THANKS AGAIN!

Wally
Wayland Police 9-1-1

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05/25 Update

Wally has arrived at home after many weeks of being in Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers as Doctors, Nurses, and Therapists worked diligently to resolve his medical issues.  He is now able, with the aid of a walker, to move around his residence and climb up and down stairs.  He remains in very good spirits, and is most grateful to those folks from all over the country who have taken the time to express their concerns and best wishes through cards, letters,  personal visits, and telephone calls.  He is looking forward to sending a Thank-You note in response to all mail received, and was very moved by this outpouring of gratitude. 

Thomas Turner, Dispatcher
Town of Wayland Joint Communications Center
38 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA  01778
(508) 358-4721
E-Mail: tturner@waylandpolice.com

Original activation:

Walter "Wally" Nutting

911 CARES ACTIVATION

We just received this 911 CARES Activation February 26th and we wanted to pass it on immediately. Please send a card, e-mail or maybe take up a donation collection within your agency and send it to Wayland PD (make checks to Wally directly) 911 CARES will also send a portion of all 911 CARES purchases for the week of Feb 26-March 4th to Wally and his family. Go shopping at www.911cares.com 911 CARES. Below is the activation request. The agency address is listed at the bottom of the request.

Kevin Willett
PSTC - Public Safety Training Consultants
www.pstc911.com www.911cares.com
WK: 650-591-7911 x 102
FAX: 650-591-8911
PGR: 800-880-5277
E-mail: kevin@pstc911.com
PO Box 5508 - Redwood City, CA 94063

Dear 911 CARES:

We are requesting a 911 Cares activation for one of our Dispatchers, Walter "Wally" Nutting. Wally has worked for the Town of Wayland MA Joint Communications Center since 1982. Shortly after Christmas Day, 2005, Walter was stricken ill at his home and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. It was determined at this facility that He had suffered from a severe diabetic episode and had suffered complications caused by this. Wally was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit where he was stabilized, which took approximately two weeks. He was then transferred to a Rehabilitation Center. During his stay there, further complications arose and he was taken to a hospital in another community that was better equipped to handle his situation. Once again, he was stabilized and then removed to a Rehabilitation Center within that hospital's complex. The doctors have moved Wally between these facilities several times due to infections in his abdomen.

As of this writing, Dispatcher Nutting has not returned to work and it's unknown when He will be able to do so. Wally has not walked since his initial hospital visit, and will require extensive therapy to do so again. There are also surgical procedures that will have to be done to resolve other medical issues, but, due to his current lack of strength, these have had to be postponed until such time as his body is better able to tolerate them.

Wally Has a 13 Y.O. son, Ricky, who he raises during the week by himself. Ricky is very involved in gymnastics and spends his afternoons at the gym. Wally spent all of his free time there with Ricky and has not been able to watch Ricky since his illness. Despite all of this, Wally's spirits remain high. All of us here in Wayland are concerned that Wally is not bouncing back as he should be. The Police and Fire associations have helped to alleviate some of his personal bills but we did not anticipate the length of his illness. We have a small dispatch center of 7 people including Wally and his smile and presence is greatly missed around here. Your Thoughts, Prayers, and Donations or any assistance with Wallys situation would all be greatly appreciated.

Thank You in advance for your help!
Town of Wayland JCC Staff

Any Questions contact: Tom Turner/ Days (07:00 - 15:00) or Doug Williams/ Evenings (15:00 - 23:00)

Wayland Police Dept
c/o Walter Nutting
38 Cochituate Rd.
Wayland, MA 01778 (508) 358-4721
Email: dwilliams@waylandpolice.com