Team Bull honors LtCol Thomas "Bull" Budrejko, our fallen hero. All of us who knew him were proud of who he was and what he stood for, and and we will never forget how he impacted our lives.
Here is why we honor and remember, and why we are all #TEAMBULL for life.
Here is why we honor and remember, and why we are all #TEAMBULL for life.
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"Because Bull was the ultimate Marine Officer, instructor, and mentor. Those of us who had the pleasure to serve with him are better because of who he was."- Ryan Welborn
"Bull was a great man, great leader, and great Marine. His legacy deserves to be remembered."
- Robert Kudelko 
"(LtCol) Budrejko was the greatest Marine I have ever had the pleasure of serving with. He shared his wisdom on all aspects of life, not just flying, and that guidance was priceless. He is my example as to how to be a Marine and a good man. S/F"
-Capt Chris Scheele 
"In memory of my friend and brother. An amazing man, father, husband, leader, and friend. I never forget."
-David Andersen "Tom was a tue Hero." -Brian Bradshaw
"Tom was a classmate, friend, and gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. We will always support this cause."
-Mark Gualandi "In honor of my friend"
-Garret Hoffman 
"Tom was a great human and I'm grateful to be able to support this program in his memory"
-Michael Stankeiwicz "Proud to support a hero."
-Dan Bohan 
"The Budrejko Clan are some of my favorite people in the world- I never met Tom, but he had to be one hell of a man."- Lew Rhodes
"Bull was an inspiration to so many people. I think the scholarship is a perfect way to maintain his legacy."
-Brian Bruggeman 
"I remember him as a very kind, intelligent person. It's tragic that his life ended so early and tragically. Love keeping his memory alive!"
-Marcy Lee 
"The Budrejko Family is so special! They are continuing Tom's mission to make life better for others."
-Sue and Rich Thomson "He is a hero and will always be appreciated by my family."- Michelle Gualandi
"God bless our Montville brother!"- Louis Rogulski
"Remembering a good classmate and better man!"- Mike Stankiewicz
"The world's a better place for Tom having been here...fond memories of too short a time."- Pamela Farrior
"Bull was a great friend, a great Marine, and a great man whose legacy deserves to be remembered through the Team Bull Scholarship. We hope all the scholarship winners strive to "dominate" whatever challenges they choose to undertake, just like Bull."
-Jamey Federico 
"Not only was he an outstanding instructor, but he was funny, personable, and a great leader." - Danny Byrd
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"Because Tom was one of those whose impact didn't end when he left."
-Johanna Schubert "Thank you for remembering my Dad, Team Bull!"
-Andrew Budrejko 
"I served with Bull...He was a mentor, leader, and the greatest Cobra pilot the Marine Corps ever knew. There is not a day I don't remember him."
- Seth Jordan 
"I wore one of my Team Bull shirts to work out after school yesterday and told one of my students about him. His first question was if we could visit Tom and pay our respects when we go to DC...That groovy guy in black will never be forgotten." -Beth Sheridan
"What a wonderful way to honor a true American hero...Tom's legacy will live on."- Brian Bradshaw
"Tom is still in my heart...after only knowing him for a short time he made an impact on my life and I miss him still."- Ed Feast
"Bull was an amazing Marine, aviator, and man. The profound impact he made on the Marine Corps, individual Marines, and myself is hard to fathom and quantify, but I will tell you that he made a difference that will be felt forever. I will miss him and remember him always. Semper Fidelis!"
-Maj Jeff Coker "Flipper" "Semper Fi!!!- Longo Family
"Bull was a friend of mine."
-Louis P Simon "Great cause, and I welcome the opportunity to remember and celebrate a great Marine and classmate."
-Steven C Berger 
"Supporting a great cause."
-Ralph Green "You are an exceptional Marine, Husband, and Father, and I am extremely fortunate to have me you. I miss you Bull." -Spock
"Proud to have served with Bull"- Louis P Simon
"I only hope that your family can fathom at least one tenth of the impact that you have had on the multitude of Marines that were blessed to have you as a friend, mentor, and leader. You will be sorely missed by all."
-Vasilios "Cup" Pappas 
"Support all of our troops past, present, and the fallen who helped to protect our Freedom! Freedom isn't FREE!"- Gerald Pauley
"Semper Fidelis!"
-Andrea Frye 
"There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about and remember Bull and his legacy. WWNF"- Mark Mirra
"Always in my heart- never forget." - Katy Bojarski
"To keep his memory alive with good works and good intentions."
-The Fitzpatricks "Bull's legacy as a master instructor." - Stephen Lightfoot
"Proud to have known him."- Jeffrey Tripp
"Awesome cause to honor my nephew."- Michele Ickes
"In honor of my high school friend and teammate"
-Nathaniel Plucker 
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"(Bull) was larger than life. He loved his family, his country, and the Marine Corps- in that order. He had an impact on everyone that knew him and he will be sorely missed by all of them."
-Maj Jimmy "Cybil" Brown 
"Team Bull For Life!"
-Sean Wargo "Say his name. Never forget." - Robert Kudelko
"This is near and dear to our family, we will always support this cause. Tom's legacy will live on through this scholarship and through his beautiful family. #teambullforlife "
-Michael Gualandi "Because this family kicks ass!!"- Jason Wede
"Bull was a good friend; we deployed in 2001 together. We were stationed together in NC and again in CA. I hope his son remembers how many people thought so highly of him."
-Louis P Simon 
"We love our Uncle Tom!! He's our hero."
-Catherine Alexander "Honoring a friend's sacrifice" -Thomas Pogue
"Fallen Hero"
-Paul Sampson "Tom and I both graduated from Montville High School and the US Naval Academy, although a few years apart! He was a true American Hero!"
-Edmund Moore 
"Great cause for a former classmate at MHS"
- Jeffrey Tripp "Great cause...wish I'd known Tom."- Tanya Acosta
"Because Tom was a true American hero and I am honored to have known him and been friends."
-Mark Gualandi "A friend of my son's and a true hero."
-Patricia Gualandi 
"Tom will always be in my heart. He was an amazing friend and a wonderful Husband, Father, and Soldier."- Jennifer Johnson
"This is near and dear to our family. We will always support this cause. Tom's legacy will live on through this scholarship and through his beautiful family. #teambullforlife"
-Michael Gualandi 
"Team Bull for Life!"
-Karissa Ickes "A great Marine!"
-David J Akeley 
"Proud to have known Tom and his family."
-Jeffrey Tripp 
"In memory of my friend and brother. An amazing man, father, husband, leader, and friend I will never forget."
-David Andersen "Miss you Bull!"
-Courtney Madora 
"Our son is a proud recipient of this scholarship and Bull was a dear friend to my husband. Semper Fi!"
-Katherine Wise "Keep it going. Semper Fi."
-Steven Sullivan 
"We live in the land of the free, because of the brave. The fallen will never be forgotten."- Jared Carter
#teambullforlife
-Steve Slaukus 
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"Great cause to honor the memory of an outstanding Marine who will never be forgotten."- Travis Richie
"He was a great man and my second favorite Cobra driver. He will forever be in my thoughts, and my prayers to his family."
-Harold Nikkel 
"In memory of an incredible human being <3"
-Katelyn Bojarski "I have never had the pleasure of meeting a more dedicated or professional aviator...(his) guidance and mentorship will stay with me forever."
-Capt J. Agate 
"Semper Fi"
-Jonathan Longman "Bull Was a great friend and an honorable man. His legacy should live on, inspiring and enriching lives." - Carly Batzel
"This world needs more Toms!"- Tracey Arnold
"Great cause for the legacy of a great man! Miss ya, Bull!"
-Percy Moore "MHS Alumni, supporting fellow classmates and this very special family."
-Tammy Camerino 
"We're proud to support the Team Bull fundraiser as both a military family and family friend."
-Kimberly McBride "Semper Fi Brother! Always remembered, never fogotten!"- Doobie
"To honor a fallen hero."
-Lisa Foster "In memory of Andrew's Daddy." -Barbara DiToro
"Semper Fi, brother."
-Jefferson Young III 
"Give back to those who gave to us..."- Sean Ladyga
"To honor Tom's legacy and support his beautiful family"- Deirdre Marotta
"Honoring a fallen soldier"
- Joanne Richards "Great cause and I welcome the opportunity to remember and celebrate a great Marine and classmate." -Steven Berger
"For Tom, a true patriot, and his wonderful family"
-Kathleen Tourgee "To show our appreciation and leave a lasting gift."
-Katherine Worsham 
"To honor our fallen hero."
-Paul Sampson "Thank you for giving us the opportunity to honor Bull by supporting student athletes through the Team Bull Scholarship!"
-Jamey and Alexis Federico 
"Best neighbors ever, and a truly honorable cause!"
-Ralph Hawkins "A friend that risked his life so we can have our freedom." -Shannon Hart
"Glad to support this scholarship in memory of Bull!" -Alexander Cole
"To honor Tom's memory and to let Andrew know how much his dad meant to others." -Pamela Farrior
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Our shirts go on sale each year on February 22, the anniversary of Tom's passing. These help fund our annual Scholarships (as well as give us an awesome wardrobe item!). We are so grateful for the support of our Team Bull Family!!
