I had Professor Wayland-Smith for a political science class my freshman year at Allegheny College in 1977. I remember feeling really overwhelmed with the 10-page paper he assigned. He encouraged me to write about the role of the Catholic Church in Latin America. He knew I was studying Spanish and that I was Catholic (we both attended mass on campus). But for some reason I wanted to write about some obscure aspect of the British political system instead. I could tell he was not all that impressed with my topic choice, but this did not deter him from offering his help and advice. I told him I was having trouble finding enough information, so he walked over to the bookshelves in his office and picked out a whole slew of books on the subject, which he let me borrow so I could write the paper. To tell the truth, it didn't turn out to be an especially interesting paper, but I put my heart and soul into it. I was very proud of my grade and his words of praise and approval, which really meant much more to me than than the grade itself because of the respect I had for him. I always appreciated his willingness to take the time to offer guidance in a kindly way. His classes were always interesting and he had the complete respect of the students. Years later, I was working at the University of Pittsburgh in the Latin American Collection at Hillman Library, and he came to give a talk in the political science department. Professor James Malloy, who was a popular and highly respected Latin American specialist there, challenged him on various points, and they got into a spirited debate. I remember being really happy to see him again and to see him hold his own, because he was gentle but firm in response to Prof. Malloy's forceful manner. Each had a great sense of humor and their repartee made the ordinarily dry details of public policy seem fascinating. I remember Prof. Wayland-Smith with great fondness and I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.