Andrew John "Bud" Daffron III

I don't know what it was that launched Dad's interest in sailing - whether it was his fascination with the mothballed S.S. United States ocean liner whose fading red, white and blue funnels loomed over the Elizabeth River in sight of our grandmother's house, or his intense love of North Carolina's Outer Banks - but sailing became a fitting metaphor for the life he navigated through waters which, occasionally smooth, ofttimes roiled stormy. His gift of a summer term at Camp Morehead when I was...

My sincere condolences are conveyed to Betty and the Daffron family for our loss. Bud and I had a special friendship which was cherished by both of us. He was a remarkable individual, filled with kindness, love of his family, and respect for his fellow man. He respectfully embraced his Catholic faith, and was very active in his church. He and I spent many afternoons sharing stories relating to work and family experiences, enjoying special foods, and a number of Kentucky refreshments which...