Very sad news.  My recollection of Wayne when I first met him at an 
early COA convention in the late 1970's was that he was always 
encouraging to new collectors like myself and was a straight-shooter; 
he always told it like it was.  Though so many others were far closer 
friends to Wayne, he never let me feel like an outsider over the 
years and always went out of his way to say hello and chat about some 
aspect of shells.  His love of shell collecting and his love of 
putting away a few beers with friends over some intense shell 
conversation stands out as one of those memories that will stick with 
me.  Wayne commanded respect just because, "he was Wayne"...and those 
who knew Wayne will know what I mean.

Rich G.

At 07:02 PM 6/12/2018, you wrote:
>Dear Listers,
>
>This morning Wayne Harland died quietly hear Charlotte, NC with 
>family at bedside. He bore his lengthy illness with nobility and courage.
>
>His contributions to our hobby were manifold and substantive, but 
>his friends will better remember the devout camaraderie he fostered 
>and insightful wit he wore on his sleeve.
>
>Just a few minutes in his company were an experience to be 
>treasured. He will be mourned by many, but as Jerry Harasewych said: 
>"I will bet that toasts to Wayne will be raised in Moscow, France 
>and Argentina tonight, and many other places as well." That's the 
>way Wayne would want it.
>
>Harry Lee
>
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