I grew up in NMB and have known Wayne most of my life. We were good friends in HS, then became roommates, while I was in college 1992-1996 at Coastal. Wayne has always been a great friend. He was loyal, stood up for his friends, and was always someone a friend could count on. He was honest, truthful, and passionate about life. He was always there when a friend needed a helping hand or just an ear to listen to his/her troubles. Wayne loved his friends and his family. We often spoke of his mother. He loved his mother like a son should and wanted to be nearer to her. I will miss Wayne more than I can put to words. He was one of the few friends from my childhood that I truly considered a brother. We surfed together, laughed together, celebrated life together, and found common ground in our love of sports. Wayne had challenges in life he at times struggled with, but always seemed to find a way to conquer them. It was my sincerest wish that Wayne find happiness, love and peace in life. I know he is at peace now. Rest my weary friend I hope heaven for you is set waves on the horizon, chest high glass, with a slight offshore breeze on a warm summer day. Say hello to Michael for us all.