Loved ones share memories of 'gentle giant' killed in Napanee arson | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 10, 2025 - 16:44

Loved ones share memories of 'gentle giant' killed in Napanee arson

July 10, 2025

Walter Lasher was a friendly fixture in downtown Napanee who would greet anyone, even strangers, with a wave, a big smile and sometimes even a little dance. His death left a gaping hole in the community, family members told court Thursday.



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