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R. Bland Memoriam
Dr. R. Wayne Bland
1990-2010
The years have passed by,
but you're always with us.
Time will bring us closer,
till we're together again
forever.
With all my love, Karen, Robin, Julie, and the Grandchildren
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Memories and Condolences
for R. Bland
cindie cottros
January 28, 2011
I had Mr. Bland as a teacher in high school and his daughter Robin I meet many years later at Hangin Shipping, to her and her family, may God bless you everyday.
Cindie
Chuck Davis
January 28, 2011
My best high school class times were spent in Mr. Bland's chemistry classes 1976-1978. I was also his lab assistant one year. I will always remember the slide-rule vs. calculator races. And the botched thermite experiments. Good times. I am sure Mr. Bland's influence helped guide me to engineering school and career.
Toni Collins
January 28, 2011
So sorry to hear that a wonderful man and teacher is no longer with us. He supported all of his students and was always their for us at Alfred E. Beach..
Student
January 27, 2011
The Best Principal Ever!!
Groves High C/O 1989
Delores Lindblad
January 26, 2011
I had Mr Bland when I went to Beach High School he was the best teacher I had.He helped me out so much I didnt know nobody that didnt go to him for help or just to talk to him and he is still saddly missed
January 25, 2011
This guest book will be removed friday, and on behalf of my daughters and myself I would like to say "thank you". Last December was 20 years since Waynes passing. It meant so much to us that he has not been forgotton by the people who signed this book. He is always with us, Karen, Robin and Julie
Phyllis Warren
January 25, 2011
My heart goes out to you as I read the memorials to Mr Bland. I lost my youngest child in the same manner as Wayne and I know you live daily with the Why and only if. It took a longtime for me to realize that we all have a day to go. GOD never tells us ahead of time and how it will be. Take comfort that GOD does know the heart and the Wayne is in a place that he loves and would not come back if he could. We all want to be there too. May GOD bless you all and bring you the peace and understanding that will bring you comfort. Wayne was a wonderful man and that does not go unrewarded by GOD.
lisa russell
January 24, 2011
The best principal ever!! Gone but not forgotten.C/O 91
Terri Smith
January 19, 2011
Mr.Bland was a wonderful teacher.I always looked forward to his class at Beach High.He made it fun to learn.My prayers are with you in this time of loss.
JoElla Hope-Coleman
January 16, 2011
Mr.Bland was the principal at Groves High School for several years when I attended. He was a good man. He presented me with my diploma and with The Principal's Award for Best Female Athlete in 1987. He is truly missed.
Jacqueline Davis
January 16, 2011
In life there are few people in my memory for whom I can say that I had total respect. Wayne was one of those people. He was helpful, respectful, kind and totally unselfish with a quiet sense of humor. The news of his untimely passing was a shock to all who knew him. Live with the wonderful memories that you have of him and know that a day will come when you will be together again.
Willie Lovett
January 11, 2011
Mr. Bland served as a wonderful and inspirational teacher at A.E. Beach, and inspired many of his students to excellence. His spirit lives on within us. May God bless your family.
Gina Anderson Sheley
January 10, 2011
God Bless the Family to the wonderful Teacher Mr. Bland at A. E Beach.
Mildred Washington
January 9, 2011
Dr. Bland was my supervisor at central office. He was always a caring and respectful person. May God continue to hold you all in the palm of his hands. He is a person that will never be forgotten.
Marilyn Harding-Moody
January 7, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Mr Bland was also my AP at ALFRED Eli Beach High. He was a wonderful person and will truly be missed.
Mrs. Marilyn Harding-Moody
Cynthia Tisdale
January 4, 2011
Mr. Bland was my AP at Beach. He was wonderful! We recently had our 25th reunion and he was talked about as a great man. He is missed.
Heather Holmes
January 2, 2011
Mr. Bland was my principal @ Groves High School. Nice man sorry to hear about him passing on.
December 31, 2010
Mr. Bland welcomed me to Groves in 1986 as if he had known me forever. Yes, I was a lil spit fire, but he was stern when he needed to be and also understanding of all of his KIDS issues. Oh, how i wish you were still on this earth to help guide my child as you did me. I have always carried with the me the plaques in the hall way that he pointed out to me, "Winners never quit & quitters NEVER win" no truier words have ever been spoken. Mr. Bland you are deeply missed. Sherri
December 31, 2010
Mr. Bland was a gifted principal. Thanks for keeping his memory alive.
December 30, 2010
Mr. Bland was my principal at Groves Highschool. I remember him handing me my diploma. He was a nice and fair principal.
Savoya Parrish
C/O 1988
A Thankful Student
December 30, 2010
Dr. Bland was one of my favorite teachers at Beach High School, along with Mrs. Cheryl Washington and Mr. Charles Schwartz, all who have gone too soon. I enjoyed his classes so much and am truly grateful for the opportunity!
C/O 1980
Rev. Tom Maddox
December 29, 2010
Wayne was one of the greatest Guys I have ever know. He will be missed always. But one day I will see him in Heaven again. Love always to the family.
Tom Nichols
December 29, 2010
Wayne was one of my dearest friends growing up. I was in Barcelona, Spain on active duty as a Navy Chaplain when he died. I was the guy who put the scar on his face! Playground accident in fourth or fifth grade. I've missed him. Tom Nichols
Beverly Kirkland-Small
December 29, 2010
You are a most loving family to always keep Wayne's memory alive. His memory is special to me because he died the same day my brother died. Also, as a teacher, I remember his good work at the Board of Education. May God continue to comfort you and remember that families are together forever!
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