The drum corps world was deeply saddened in September, 1993 at the death of one of its most popular, admired and respected personalities: Richard "Butch" Anderson, the long-time drum major of the Skyliners. At the conclusion of the '93 Championship in Scranton, Pennsylvania, DCA honored the sidelined and ailing Anderson with a special moment of recognition. Drum majors from all the competing corps in attendance, many choking back tears, came forward one by one to shake his hand, to wish him their best, and to exchange a few private words. Tragically, Butch died just four days later.