Twitter reacts to death of Walter Strauss, founder of Atlanta retail institution
Walter Strauss fled Nazi Germany at 13 for a new life in the United States.
He ended up building a retail institution, Walter’s Clothing, in downtown Atlanta.
More: Walter Strauss, founder of Walter's Clothing, is dead at 94
For generations, men flocked to Walter’s for the latest in sneakers and clothing. His customers included sports figures and celebrities.
Social media reacted to his death at 94.
Walter Strauss loved Atlanta. So many ATL stories happened there. My Dad took me there to get the leather Converse AllStars when I was a kid. Going there was like a rite of passage for fathers and sons. May God's grace be with his family and loved ones. #Walters #Memories https://t.co/VEA6QiMG9c
— Kasim Reed (@KasimReed) July 26, 2018
RIP to the founder of legendary Atlanta sneaker store Walter’s. The sneaker community lost a legend today, Walter Strauss. Walt has been in business 60+ years and paved the way for a lot of shops/boutiques. You will be missed, Walt. pic.twitter.com/VC37MFxULq
— TheShoeGame.com (@TheShoeGame) July 26, 2018
Rest In Power to Walter Strauss, the owner of ‘Walter’s’ home of the official shoe store for generations of Atlanta kids & sneakerheads pic.twitter.com/HsNUBAb07G
— King Williams (@IamKingWilliams) July 26, 2018
Always show love to the ogs who paved the way. Rip Walter Strauss. 60 years owning a sneaker store in Atlanta. What dream, that turned into a landmark
— danNY (@4theculture37) July 26, 2018
Operating over 60 years, Walter’s Clothing has been a pillar of the community, a place where celebs frequently shop, and a source of jobs for ATL youth. We salute Mr. Walter Strauss and keep his as well as the @waltersclothing family in our thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/w9i5b4sEu0
— The Craft 🤬 (@thecraftsince73) July 26, 2018
Rest in Peace Walter Strauss. Aside from being an Atlanta legend and icon, he was one of the first people to truly inspire me. I feel so lucky to know him and his story and to be close to the beautiful family. A jewish immigrant, a WW2 vet, a businessman, a father. #Walters👟❤️
— Amelia Brown (@modestmia) July 26, 2018
RIP “Walter Strauss”, Aka @WaltersClothing He Took A Chance On The Vision Opening His Store In 1952. Before Us Sneaker Heads Were Even Thought Of, Before Nike Was Even Created. We’re Gonna… https://t.co/2BPc2WgozG
— djgregstreet (@DjGregStreet) July 26, 2018
Rip the legend Mr Walter Strauss who owned the legendary sneaker & clothing store @waltersclothing in downtown Atlanta which is a staple in Atlanta history . #ThisIsHipHop #WeAreHipHop… https://t.co/8oSyfW6CBd
— #TUN3DNTV (@TUN3DNTV) July 26, 2018
#RP @waltersclothing ATLANTA WE LOST A LEGEND TODAY. MR. WALTER STRAUSS OF "WALTERS" PASSED AWAY. CONDOLENCES TO PAT AND THE REST OF THE TEAM AND FAMILY OVER THERE. REST EASY SIR.… https://t.co/MEGqAwhrLs
— Zone 6 Tone (@Zone6Tone) July 26, 2018
Today We Lost a Legend Mr. Walter Strauss Who Will Be Extremely Missed. @waltersclothing all the years from living In Atl to visiting ATL the 1st stop I use to make to go shopping was at… https://t.co/vNdwqXfdBa
— CA$H (@Cash21684baby1) July 26, 2018
RIP to store owner of WALTER’s Shoes & Clothes in Atlanta....... (Walter Strauss) This guy kept the whole city fly.... You will be missed. God Bless you and your family....… https://t.co/72qoSDHa5p
— NITTI BEATZ (@NITTIBEATZ) July 26, 2018
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