Roger S. Payne

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)

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!

Mr. Paynes extraordinary knowledge of whales was amazing! He will be missed for sharing such information with us. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Give thanks for the life of Roger Payne who made an important, socially rousing amd beautiful contribution to biology and conservation.

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.

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

I offer my sincere condolences to the family Roger Payne. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn his loss.

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!

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.