Orlando F. Busino

I just found out that one of my Comic/Inking Heroes, Orlando Busino passed away last year. Damn. Mr Busino was one of the greatest Cartoonists who ever lived. You can ask the Hernandez Brothers, Steve Leialoha, and virtually everyone I ever introduced to his work. So many Professionals were insanely inspired by his work... AND... he had one of the Best Brush lines of all time. it was juicy and so perfect. I miss having you in the world. Godspeed, Mr. Busino.

I just learned today of Ann's passing, in Sept. I am a cartoon illustrator and friend, who arranged for public celebration of his GUS panel 52 years in Boy's Life. Wow!

I remember loving the Gus cartoon in Boys' Life when I was a Scout decades ago. Now, in my adult life as editor of Boys' Life, my appreciation for Orlando's 52 years of service to the magazine and to Scouting has only grown. On behalf of the entire Boys' Life team, thank you, Orlando.

I will miss our conversations about PBS shows at lunch.

I remember Mr. Busino from when I fixed his heart at Danbury Hospital many years ago. I still cherish the lovely drawings he gifted me that subsequently graced my office. I very much enjoyed meeting him, seeing that twinkle in his eye, and hopefully prolonging his life. My deepest condolences go out to his family.

Ann & Family We cherish fond memories of Orlando from our many past gathering's. With our deepest condolences for your loss.

I am shocked and saddened in losing my dear friend, yet thankfully this past year brought us together to promote scouting and himself, honoring his 52 years drawing GUS. Writing the Forward to my upcoming book about magazine cartooning, his words will forever instill his knowledge and caring to readers and I will always treasure him, Ann and the manner this couple cared about their fellows. Orlando was AS GREAT at his craft today as he was decades ago and was the last of his kind in both this...