Harrison Wadsworth Jr.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Harry Wadsworth, a genuine person and a dear friend whom I had known since 1970. Harry and I co-taught several short courses to people in industry when we both worked at Georgia Tech. I enjoyed working with Harry on that and also enjoyed our other interactions. Irene, I know you were appreciative of my work in nominating Harry for Fellow of the American Statistical Association and getting him elected. I was glad to do it. Justice prevailed, and you know...

He was a true master in his professional field and personal life; beloved by all who knew him and admired by all he worked with. He saw the best and worst of the 20th century, from the Depression, to fighting the Japanese, to the rise of computing power, and worked to help people in nearly every country on earth. On top of all that, he could do complex multiplication in his head while raising a successful family. His legacy is uniquely strong. We will live to honor him. I'm sure he would...