Bud was one whose reputation preceded him. Everyone who spoke of Bud had a way of talking about him that engendered praise and honor without using those words. I cherish the one day I met him...he on his knees staining the back porch at age 89. A self-made man, not loud in his many accomplishments. I felt such warmth and respect talking with him about his war years. Truly one of Tom Brokaw's Greatest Generation.