Peter, please accept my condolences on the loss of you Dad. He was a “Captain” in every walk of life. He leaves behind admiration from everyone that was luck enough to work with him. As he said so well, when you enjoy what you do so much it is never “work”.

My best wishes to you Peter and to your family.

Regards
Bob

I have many fond memories offlying with Captain Murray on the B747. What a woderful pilot and mentor to all of us who were trying to attain his professionalism and senseof humour.

He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Don Kershaw
Nashua NH

God speed, old friend!

TWO highlights of my Air Canada career were getting the B727 course at Boeing from Murray, and then the famous send-off for him when he moved off from the 727, and was presented with the “exploding” 727 engine and pod at the party…. Working for him as a 727 S/O instructor was a ‘treat’.

Cheers Murray,
“Fast Eddie”

Well remembered. Really enjoyed working with Murray on the 727 introduction.

Deepest sympathy

Doug

It was a real pleasure to have Known Murray theses many years and to have so enjoyed working with him ( or not working as he would have it ) His sense of humour brightened many day . He will be missed by all who knew him . We share your grief .
Ed Gray

To Georgie, Peter and Family. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Murray. He was our favourite Captain and will always be remembered for his flying ability, professionalism, keen sense of humour, wit, and generosity.

Please accept our sincere condolences on Murrays passing.
He will be missed by many people. He was always fun to be with.

Sincerely,
Ron&Pat Dubreuil

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Murray will be missed by all who knew him.

How sorry we are that Murray is no longer with us. I worked with Murray as a flight Instructor for 7-8 years and he was an inspiration to us all. He and I brought short DC-9’s to Douglas and traded them in for the -32’s. He was always looked up to by everyone in his presence and was a pleasure to know and be around

Bud Cluett

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Murray was my flight instructor for my DC-9 conversion and I had great respect for him as a pilot, a chief pilot and as a colleage.
He will be greatly missed.

Jim and Merri Lynn Todd

A truly great ”gentleman” has slipped the surly bonds.

I have many fond memories of my association with Murray during my early days with Air Canada…most particularly during my conversion as a shiny new DC-9 First Officer in the late 60’s. It was my incredible good fortune to be ‘blocked’ with Captain Wallace for a month and he was kind enough, and patient enough, to take me under his wing and show me a great many ”finer points” that had obviously been missed in my training. His patience, understanding and professionalism taught me a great deal about the career I had embarked on, and gave me great insight into how a true ”master” carried out the job.

There’s an old adage in the industry that stated something to the effect …”A truly superior airman is one who uses his superior knowledge and judgement to avoid those situations where he may have to demonstrate his superior skills”…I do believe that adage described Captain Murray Wallace in spades.

With the passage of time I had the good fortune to come full circle….and had the opportunity to ‘Captain’ young Peter as he came along….and have many fond memories of the months we spent plying the skies together. If , by any remote chance, I passed on any wisdom to Peter, he can rest assured that it was his Dad, and a few like him, who set the high example. I would be more than proud to think that I was able to try to live up, in some small way, to the glowing example set by the late Captain Murray Wallace.

Warmest wishes and sincere condolences as this difficult time.

Al Cheyne….Air Canada Captain…retired.

Peter
Linda & I share your sorrow of the passing of your Dad.
Murray was a great guy and I sure considered him a friend as well as a fellow pilot.
Please pass on our sympathy to your family

Cam & Linda

Murray was my instructor when converting to the DC9 from the Viscount, a true gentlman and a joy to work with, many of us owe Murray a hearfelt “thank you” for the effort he put into training so many of us. Murray, may you have tail winds and blue skies for you final flight.

Deepest Condolences to Murray’s Family.

He was a great Human, Pilot and Instructor. We will miss him

Lou Voticky

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.

Georgie, Peter and Family I have many fond memories of the family over the years. Murrray was a true friend and I will miss him.

Georgie, you were the rock and my true mentor.

With my deepest sympathy

Marsha

I read with sadness, news of Murray’s passing.
My condolences go to the family of a man who truly was “one of a kind”.
I remember him for his love of flying, and his wonderful, subtle sense of humor.
He was a friend to me at a time when I needed it, and made a positive difference in my life.

Basil Smith
Air Canada Retired

I met very few gentlemen in my life time and without a doubt Murray was one of them . Sorry for you loss.

Sheila and I send our condolences to Murray’s family. One of the real gentlemen, and a man who could tell a tale as well as anyone. I remember being invited to Murray and Georgie’s home, together with about ten others, after the Montreal Flt Ops golf tournament. I think Georgie and Helen Quinn were woken up for the party! Georgie handled it with great aplomb!

It was my pleasure to have known him and I shall never forget him.

Charlie Freckleton. Manager Flt Ops Ground Training – retired.

I can remember Capt Wallace as I called him back when I was a university student. I used to accompany my father (DIck) to the training centre in YUL. He was always a joy to be with and a great source of information. He was one of the greats.

Rick Welsh (retired)

Murray will be remembered with great fondness. His sense of humour and embracing of life were something unique. Our thoughts and love are with the whole family at this time.

Georgie…Peter and family,
Lynn and I are saddened by your loss of a great husband…father and grandfather. We both have many fond memories of Murray and our times together in Montreal , Seattle and Moses Lake. He was indeed , ‘ one of a kind ‘. There are so many stories which could pay tribute to Murray and we hope that the memories of the good times will help to lessen your loss.
Our prayers are with you.
David & Lynn

Many people thought I was Murry’s ‘Other” son – an honour I would readily accept. We had some grand times in and out of airplanes. I will miss him a great deal but will always remember what a fine man he was.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wallace family in this time of sorrow and loss.

Clare & Warren

Many people thought I was Murray’s ‘Other” son – an honour I would readily accept. We had some grand times in and out of airplanes. I will miss him a great deal but will always remember what a fine man he was.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wallace family in this time of sorrow and loss.

Clare & Warren

My wife and I extend our sincere sympathy to Murray’s family. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Jim and Sharon Garbutt

sorry to hear about the passing away of Captain Wallace, I was not
an Air Canada employee but my husband Capt Peter Carver spoke
a lot about “Murray” with respect and, always appreciated
Capt Wallace’s sense of humour and down to earth attitude.
Capt Wallace’s has now join his flying colleagues and now they
have the eternaty to discuss… flying…. God bless.

Peter

Our sympathies to you and your family.
A gentleman, a professional, and a loss to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Pay and Jay

It is certainly no surprise to see all the positive comments about Murray. It was always a happy cockpit when Murray was in the left seat. He played a huge part in my life and I will never forget him. It will be such a sad loss for all his family.

Peter
Your father was a true gentleman .His professional demeanor and sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him.

Peter
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad.
He was a great man!
Howie and Hugh Campbell

Dear Georgie and Family: Barry & Bill (Bun) Hay have told us many heart warming stories about Christmass’ at the Wallace’s with their mother, Hilda. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and yours at this difficult time.

Ruth Hay

So,so sorry for your loss !!!! What a wonderful human being Murray was ! An inspiration to us rookies and always the ultimate gentleman.We bonded on the 747 and had many,many laughs.He was so much fun to fly with and always took time out to be nice to everyone..He mixed his wisdom with humour which made him my favourite commander and person to be with.He will always be remembered with fond memories !

Jody and I remember Murray well. Occassionaly reminisce about his fun personality, The tributes from his most Professional flying Friends say it all. A super human being in every way. Our sincere condolences to his family.
…… Glen. Ground School & Retired S/O Spvsr-1983

Dear Georgie,

You may not remember—it is almost 70 years ago that Murray & I were flying instructors at Camp Borden in the RCAF British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

My condolences—- Murray was a great pilot.

Cliff Bulmer

It is heartening to read the glowing tributes to an older brother from his friends and associates at Air Canada. Flying was Murray’s life and passion since leaving home to pursue that passion at an early age. Obviously, from the comments of his colleagues Murray was extremely successful and highly popular, both as a pilot, a mentor and a friend.
His sister, Colleen (Dolan) and I send our condolances to Murray’s wife Georgie, their children Peter and Christine and their children and the grandchildren. Murray will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mike Wallace, High River, AB

Peter

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. I have many fond memories of flying with him and the great times at the Caledon Gliding Club.

Dear Peter and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. In reading the many fine compliments paid to your father, you must feel very proud of him. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely Richard

Condolences to
Georgie,Peter,Christie and family.
Louise and I spent many great years as neighbors with the Wallace’s in Florida. I enjoyed working with Murray on the 727 program in 74. Those were the days and those who knew him are better for it.
So long Murray and take care Georgie.
Norm and Louise.

to georgie&familly Murray was responsible for saving my job in 1960, I had just got married, just out of the airforce,just bought a new car (corvair) pile of junk. I was on my way to simulater with a totally miserable check pilot when my car just quit on the 401 in the middle of a snow storm, when along came Murray pulled over, picked me up and took me to the simulator. I was 15 min late and no check pilot. I went home a little worried. Later the same day I received a call,adviseing that I was fired for missing simulator. I called murray, and he said dont worry about this Reg I will see the boss in the morning. He did and I wasent fired. I flew wth him often after that. He was a gentleman, an exellent pilot and a good friend for many years. We saw you and Murray at the reunions in florida manytimes. God bless you and M, He will be missed. Reg

We are so sorry to see in the Toronto Star of Murray’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the family. We have many fond memories of Murray and Georgie through our many years of association with Air Canada.
Irv. & Rose Reid
Retired YYZ Flight Ops.

Peter and Family,

My sincere condolences on the passing of Murray. He was my first flying instructor at the Caledon Gliding Club. I remember he was very patient with a young (14), nervous and excitable student. My parents thoughts are with you today as well.

Mike Vasil
Air Canada

we were so sorry to hear of Murray’s passing. We remember well the good times of car racing with Murray and Ian Grant, also the gatherings in Florida at Jimmy Guanna’s. Our thoughts are with the family.

Georgie, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband of so many years. Although I did not know him as I did you, it sounds as though he was quite a man! I know you will be a comfort to your family at this sad time.

Sincerely,
Rhonda

When I met Cpt Wallace after joining Crew Sked in 1965, Bob in 1967, he was always treated with repect as the gentleman he was and being that gentleman he returned that respect and was always able to see both sides of the picture. They were indeed “nicer” times.
Our sincerest condolences to the Wallace family.

Peter

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Your Dad was always so good to me….from my personal rookie tour of “Dorval Base” to sharing the pleasure of his flight deck….I won’t forget him.

Jim Bannerman

Hello Peter,

So sorry to hear about your dad . My sympathy to you and the

family .

Your dad was a great captain to fly with and not only because of

his good humor but also for his professional work ethic . He set

a great example for all of us to follow .

Regards ,

Duff Dwyer

Peter and Family:
We would like to express our condolence on the loss of your father. Everyone has a wonderful tale and/or experience about him–one of the best.
He will be remembered and always with fondness.

Bob Clarke

Condolences to the family. I was a Training Scheduler and had many dealings with Murray. He was a class act. I remember well the parties he and Georgie had when they lived in Hudson. Who will ever forget those “Spring Flings”?

My first recall of Murray was as he tooled around Dorval with
Georgie in his fire truck RED sporting vehicle,an MG I think.They
lived in the Dorval GARDEN apts .We saw quite a bit of Murray
over the years and a final bonus for me was to find out that he
lost the toss at training school and won me as his last student!!
he bravely soldiered through this event and even took me as far as Paris for a final ck out flight.I shall miss most, the fact ,he ‘s not with us any more,but,when he comes to mind the smile I sport is for him!!