I was with great sadness that I heard that Bud had died. I wanted you to know that held him in very high esteem and was very fond of him, although I often felt that my effusive nature somewhat overwhelmed him. From the first time I met him I set myself the task of making him laugh, as he seemed to me to always be so serious. The day I succeeded and watched a reluctant smile engulf his face I felt good. Bud was totally unique. There will never be another like him and the Bridge world will mourn his passing.