Patrick Dale Harless

My wife Cate and I recently gave talks and ran economics experiments at U of Rochester, as guests of Steven Landsburg (the original Armchair Economist). Patrick was well-remembered by Steve and several others who made a point of coming around to say they were glad we got a chance to work with him.

I am sadden for your loss. I have fond memories of our boys wrestling at the Bellevue Boy and Girls Club when your boys were just little tikes. I didn't see this notice until recently, as I live out of the country. I wish you my heartfelt condolences.

Just found out the sad news. I knew Patrick from the days when we were in the math team in middle school and later on the wrestling team in high school, we shared many classes together. He was a quiet and hard working person, I enjoyed chatting with him since I am a quiet person too. I still remember he was eating his sandwich during lunch time in the classroom, and working on his tricep dips at the same time, that's how he become one of the best wrestlers on the team. He lived life to...

I was so sad to recently learn of Patrick's loss. I interacted with him several times in an editorial capacity, having reviewed his work and having solicited his help as a reviewer. I appreciated his creative and unusual papers and the thoughtful comments he gave others. Sending love to his family.

I taught Patrick in a graduate class at the University of Rochester. He was an outstanding student, and frequently corrected the errors I made on the blackboard. He took a careful approach to research, and was an elegant thinker. I will miss him. May you rest in peace, Patrick.

Patrick and I were in the gifted program together in middle school, and graduated high school together. We hadn't talked since, but I remember him as kind, soft-spoken, diligent, and so intelligent. He was one of the best wrestlers, and true to himself, in a sea of followers. I am so sorry for your loss.

I recall Patrick being a very quiet, interesting, and thoughtful individual when he was growing up. I would have never realized that he would become such a dominant individual in our society. I only wish I could have spent more time with him during his growing years. I'll never forget the time when Patrick his mother, dad, and younger brother came to visit us one summer. We all went up into the mountains around Hines, Ore. for a picnic outing. The two boys, Patrick and Andrew were both...

As an undergraduate at Arizona State University, Patrick was my student. He was brilliant, had an irreverent sense of humor, and was inspirational. Patrick took economics to a new level and took his teacher along with him. I´m attaching a photograph of six of my very bright economics tutors during their senior year. You will know the red headed lad on the right. They called themselves the "Armchair Economists;" a nod to Steven Landsburg. The celebration of Patrick´s life today...

Just thinking random thoughts today. Here is another one. A team of us went down to Torreon, Mexico, to talk about the ethics and economics of citizenship in a commercial society. We did a radio show, a television interview, met with local businesspeople... We taught a couple of classes at a local high school, to a couple of English language classes, with Patrick taking the lead. Patrick was, of course, really good, as always: confident, intense, but friendly, patient, and clear. ...