Long day. Amber and I went to lunch at the Magic Castle, then out to Burbank where DC Comics was holding a Len Wein Memorial on the Warner Brothers lot. A nice crop of Len's friends were there, including several who flew into town just to be present, then have to fly back home.
Dan DiDio spoke. Paul Levitz spoke. Gerry Conway spoke. Mike Friedrich spoke. Marty Pasko spoke. Kurt Busiek spoke. Melinda M. Snodgrass spoke. Barbara Randall Kesel. I spoke. Other people spoke. It was funny and poignant and in the after-speeches milling, a couple of those present remarked that they actually learned a thing or three. That was one of the many reasons it was great to be around Len. You always had a good time but now and then, you could actually learn something of real value.
There was a great slide show of Len photos, most of them taken by his lovely spouse Chris Valada, and many of us thanked Chris for taking such good care of him. One of the speakers — I think it was me — remarked on how difficult it was to turn loose of Len. If at any time in your life you were privileged to know him, you know what I mean.