Then and now: Remember Bruce Hutchinson?

More Pictures from the "Tribute to Buddy" Dance

Here are pictures of some of the people attending that evening: 1) Del Puschert, sax player for the popular band, "The Van Dykes" 2) Ronnie Dove with Bob Mathers 3&4) Committee doing "The Madison" 5) The Pixie's Three

Tribute to Buddy Dance at Timonium Fairgrounds

Some months before Buddy had his stroke, "Hairspray" was due to premiere in Baltimore. Buddy wanted to do a dance and asked me if I would help Bob Mathers (Buddy's Producer) set it up. At first I said no. I couldn't imagine doing something on that scale. But, Buddy and his persuasive ways finally convinced me to do it. He called me from Arkansas two days before he was taken sick to see how the plans were coming along. It was the last time we heard from him.

After much soul searching and after getting his family's permission, we went ahead with plans for a dance that we made into a "Tribute to Buddy Deane". So many of the "Deaners" came -- some from as far as California to share in this touching night of remembering Buddy and what he meant to us. Groups like the "Pixies Three" donated their time to perform that evening. So many talented musicians and people who wanted to show their appreciation made the night truly special. When Maryland Public Television wanted to film the event, it mushroomed into an even bigger affair.

It's a night we'll all remember.

1959 Christmas Card Committee Photo

Hello, All ... And, thanks Frani & Linda for such a nice dance! What a great time (not that we've ever had a bad time when we were all together.) Saw Frani's post of the 1960 card and remembered I had the 1959 one. (I'm on this one -- first row of girls on the far right.) Reading through the names we signed and wondering where some of these people are.