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June 30, 2023
My sincerest condolences to the Payne family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)
Jodie Butler
June 26, 2023
As a 19 year old Iowan, I bought "Songs of the Humpback Whale" in 1971. Thank goodness for Roger´s commitment to these amazing creatures that I have loved for over 50 years!
Erline Sowell
June 20, 2023
Mr. Paynes extraordinary knowledge of whales was amazing! He will be missed for sharing such information with us. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Kate Bell
June 19, 2023
Give thanks for the life of Roger Payne who made an important, socially rousing amd beautiful contribution to biology and conservation.
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June 18, 2023
What a beautiful and amazing discovery that was a great contribution to the study of whales. Sincere condolences to the Payne family, so very sorry for your loss. May God give comfort and strength to you all my n your time of loss.
Beverly hall
June 15, 2023
Remembering so fondly when lisa and Roger visited us in nantucket
And so very fortune were we to visit with them in Vermont-what an am waxing human being- I am awed by all that I have been reading about this marvelous man. Big hugs to dearest Lisa
Chris
June 15, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family Roger Payne. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn his loss.
June 15, 2023
Thankful for Dr. Payne's gift of discovering, recording, and sharing these beautiful whale sounds with the world. How can anyone's heart not warm and soften upon hearing them? Would that all of the sounds in the world were so peaceful, gentle and calming. My condolences to the family for your indescribeable loss. What a legacy your father has left for the ages!
John Crockett
June 14, 2023
Roger was a mentor and friend who had a huge influence on my life. I am ever grateful for all he did to make us aware of the beauty and intelligence of the natural world. He lives on in so many hearts and so many ways.
Bill Hartman
June 13, 2023
Thank You Roger for your love and support of the Life of all of the Seas. Your life's work has enlightened all of humanity to the sound and songs of the whales.
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