A gentle giant stirred the woods.
Stirred my heart, my mind, my passion all the same
with wise words, compelling questions and quick wit
constantly challenging the edge of forest
and discovering new paths to meadows full of flower
leaving his trail in the sunlight playfully inviting you forward –
if you dare.
I first met Bud when he graciously volunteered to be on my degree committee as part of my Master’s program (he was referred by his lively co-baseball loving sidekick Bob Woodruff). When I first met Bud I thought, “gentle giant.” We’ll, I got the giant part right! My deepest gratitude to you Bud for leaving an indelible mark on me and in this world with your ability to challenge, to laugh, to risk, to inquire, to create and to appreciate. You are missed and have touched many.
Doubtless, there are better places to spend summer days, summer nights, than in ball parks. Doubtless. (Thomas Boswell)
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