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Cindy Amar
July 22, 2024
Hard to imagine it has been a year since Bud died. At moments it seems longer; at moments shorter. I know Bud is watching his Lora from above! Lora is doing her best to continue life without the love of her love by her side. She will always have his love inside her and wonderful memories to guide her and comfort her!
Monica Castro
October 11, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Bud's passing. My deepest condolences to the family. Although my time working with Bud at BNI was brief, his unwavering dedication and impactful research left an indelible mark on both my career and the scientific community.
Sherrie and Doug Matthews
August 24, 2023
Lora, I am so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family.
Emeran Mayer
August 24, 2023
It was a privilege to have crossed paths with Bud, write papers together and spend time at scientific meetings. We had many discussions about the central role of the anterior insula in interoception and I have learned more from him about this topic than anybody else. So sad to see him go.
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Karl Krout
August 2, 2023
Bud was great. He was a great scientist, a great mentor, and a great friend.
I met Bud as an undergrad when I came to work in his lab. My experience there, and in no small part Bud's passion, led me to change my MD plans and pursue a PhD in neuroscience.
Bud is a huge part of the life I live today : college professor (with his encouragement) and PhD (my entry into grad school was based almost exclusively on his recommendation).
Over the years I have been his student, lab tech, post-doc, hiking partner, and I even convinced him to go rock climbing with me several times.
I remember fondly hikes in the Grand Canyon, SF peaks, and Superstitions.
I recall vividly long nights in the lab and his overwhelming drive for excellence.
Mostly, though, I will remember a good man who cared deeply about me. A good friend who went the extra mile for me over and over again.
He will be missed.
Lora Sanders
July 30, 2023
Janet Green, you are so right about Bud's passion for music, musicians and performance. We attended performances and concerts performed in locations from courtyards to concert halls to cathedrals in numerous countries and never missed an opportunity that presented itself. I can recall Bud and the late Dimitri Drobatschewsky, former classical music critic for The Arizona Republic, at the Phoenix Chamber Music Society concerts arguing over whose recording of the piece we were listening to was best, since each of them owned five versions. It is probably not a coincidence that Bud and Dimitri were seated so close together at the optimum audio listening area. Bud was listening to classical music until his final hours. The Phoenix Chamber Music society was one of his preferred donation recipients in his memory. LoraBSanders at gmail.com
Janet Green
July 28, 2023
Bud was an avid lover of chamber music. He would move to the music and was in a state of rapture listening to a concert. I had many conversations with him at concerts about the musicians and the chamber music repertoire. He was extremely passionate and knowledgable about music. Bud always had a smile on his face when I saw him at the Phoenix Chamber Music Society concerts. We have missed him at concerts the last eight years. Much love to you, Lora, for sharing in his passion. I have missed his lively musical insights.
Francine Fox
July 26, 2023
Our time knowing Bud was to short. Having you in our lives makes us feel so special. Continue to stay strong as you always are. Love you, Francine and Bruce
Ruth Oxman
July 26, 2023
We´re so glad we had the chance to spend time with Lora and Bud when we visited Arizona before Covid. It was clear by your smiles, family stories and warm welcome that you both enjoyed each other and your life together.
Our condolences to you and all your shared family. He will be missed by many.
Ruth Jean & Harvey Oxman
Merrill Andrea Mayper
July 25, 2023
Lora,
I am so sorry to hear this. I don't remember if I ever met Bud, but because of you and who you are, I know your marriage was a joyous one full of love and happiness. My heart is full of love for you and your family during this time and forever. Love, Merrill
Stacey
July 25, 2023
Bud left a lasting impression on so many. He will be missed.
Martin Paulus
July 25, 2023
Bud was a ferocious scientist with an unquenchable thirst for a deeper understanding of how to connect the anatomy that underlies the brain-body connection to how we form higher-order concepts like feeling or being. I have had several heated discussions with him that were always driven by an urge to understand how we process information and how to conceptualize our findings. He was an ambassador of interoception and revitalized the field. His ideas will be around for some time to come which is probably much more than I can say about my own ideas. Bud, we will miss you.
Marc Wittmann
July 25, 2023
I got to know Bud at UC San Diego where I did my post-doc between 2004 and 2009. Bud was the first scientist to formulate the insula theory of time perception. Due to his theoretical background I was able to understand my own fMRI results confirming that the insula is the decisive brain area for subjective time. Bud was the first to come up with this idea. He was a kind and understanding mentor who directed me on the right research path which I follow until now. Only very few months ago I could send him the links to the two meta-analyses which overwhelmingly confirm his theory. a mentor is gone. His disciples carry on with his work.
Lora
July 24, 2023
Lora & Bud, 03-18-2006, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ
Cindy Amar
July 23, 2023
When you look at a wedding picture of Lora and Bud, you see the glow of bliss. They held onto that love, understanding, trust, respect, and support their entire marriage. I witnessed it at their wedding and throughout my visits with them during their marriage.
Often, when I would speak to Lora on the phone, I´d hear, in the background, my brother-in-law yelling out to me, "Hi sis!" or "Hi Cindy!" without fail. It made me smile!
When my husband died, Bud made it a point to accompany Lora and attend the funeral. It was a long trip for him, held in the heat of a Miami summer. Not the best of conditions for Bud. I shall never forget this loving gesture.
It tickled me that he valued my opinion about certain snacks I had discovered and would recommend. He´d also attempt to see a movie that had received the Cindy stamp of approval !
Bud went through a lot of physical pain in his life due to multiple sclerosis and yet, he never complained. He´d have his daily schedule set up which could include music, watching sports, reading, hearing the news, having snacks or finding other things to do!
Whenever I would visit, at the end of the visit, Bud would say to me, "Thank you for giving company to my beloved!"
Bud was a smart, kind man who loved my sister. And, for that I am grateful. May my sister´s memories of time and activities spent with Bud give her peace and joy and smiles and comfort. May his memory be for a blessing.
Love, Cindy Amar
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