He was a wonderful teacher. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

I was a student in Neshaminy High School marching band. (1976) I was not a great musician and I didn’t have the aspiration or potential to be a great musician. But my experience in band was one that changed my life in many positive ways. I was proud to be an integral part something wonderful. Doc made everyone feel special and was able to validate the importance of each and every player in creating spectacular shows. He expected nothing but the best from us and his vision was unmatched! I traveled internationally for the first time with the band and that experience sparked a sense of wonderlust that resulted in both study and work abroad. I went on to be a teacher and Doc was my role model in creating positive classroom communities and in making every student feel special. He had a magical way of motivating students to do what many would consider impossible: I am in awe thinking about the number of lives he touched and how each of those people went on to touch the lives of so many others. I am forever grateful for his encouragement and inspiration. May his family be comforted by the love and respect of his students.

I had the opportunity to know Doc through High School at Neshaminy (1983). He was a mentor for me through an incredibly difficult time in my life. I am forever grateful.
Doc provided so many of us knowledge and experiences we would have never had, without being part of his music program.
Doc was an amazing person.
He will continue to live in my memory.

The lucky students at NJHS and NHS in the 70's were in the choir or the band under Ted Kloos or Ron Daggett. The truly blessed students had both for their mentors- two giants in Neshaminy history. Ron shaped so many lives and gave musical space for talent to be nutured and grow. I was only lucky, not blessed, as I was a choir kid. But so many of my friends were positively shaped by Ron's gift for molding students into wonderful contributing adults. Now he had baton in hand conducting the most rousing rendition of When the 'Skins Come Marching In with the heavenly marchers spelling our N E S H A M I N Y so that everywhere in heaven the angels know how the Redskin Marching Band and Jazz Band got so MIGHTY! God speed Mr. D. E. Evans Class of '71 NJHS, '74 NHS.

Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

I met Ron when I was assigned to him for my student teaching. I was a nervous 23 yr old, driving to a place called Neshaminy.
Ron was so welcoming and helped groom me into the band director I became. I only “shadowed him” for a day or two and he threw me into mix of HS kids that were not much older than I was. He then hired me to work with his marching band. I loved going to those rehearsals every night in August. When the season ended I was depressed. He not only taught drill and marching, but it was always fun! I learned so many lessons from Ron. I travelled to Ireland and Hawaii with him and the band. I later became the band director at Neshaminy Junior High and he supported me every step of the way until I was on my feet and running! He later became my principal at Neshaminy Middle School. Ron was a kind and wonderful human being. I am so very glad that he touched my life and shared his wisdom and talents. There is a piece of my heart missing now. I have so many memories of Ron and the many things that he taught me. He always said “you know Donna, you have to look in the mirror after you have made a decision. If you like what you are looking at, you have made the right decision.” My thoughts and prayers go out to Lois and Ron’s Family. Rest easy Ron.

I grew up in the band family (AKA a band brat). My brother was a drummer, my sister in the rifle squad, and my dad was President of the Band Boosters for many years. Six years later, it was a given that I would be in the band also; playing the flute. As an incredibly shy person, it was comforting that I knew at least one person; Doc. By no means did I get special treatment, and I was hugely intimidated by him. I can still see his smile when we had a great performance, and his frustration during a tough practice. Or the look of on his face when he'd play the music for us, that we'd be soon playing; he was so excited. That feeling was contagious, and we were determined to work hard.
He taught us the love of music, demanded hard work, dedication, and to also celebrate victories. For many of us, that became who we are! We are so fortunate to have had such a powerful role model in our lives.
My love and sympathy to the Daggett family.

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I was a student of Dr. Daggett's, and in the marching band from 1972-1975. There are some teachers who make a profound and life long difference in the life of their students; Dr. Daggett was one of those teachers!!! It was always evident that he loved what he did, and that he cared greatly for the students and their experience in high school. He engaged with us, he was kind, and he pushed us to be the best that we could. While I was never a great musician, I was always made to feel an important part of the group. It was clear that Dr. Daggett went above and beyond the expectations for the average band director. His passion for taking the band to new levels was amazing (I went to New Orleans and my sister went to Ireland). I am guessing that when you are a teacher you don't always know if you made an impact on your students; Dr. Daggett was a significant part of my high school experience, and I am very grateful to him.

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and all who loved him. Ron and I first met in 1972 when I came to direct the Bensalem HS band. We were, at first friendly rivels, and later just friends, and then my three sons played in the NHS band. Ron was a good man in every way. May he rest in peace.

Chuck Smith

Dr. Daggett was very instrumental in my music enthusiasm. I learned to play the clarinet, oboe & tuba under Doc. I have many many fond memories of Neshaminy High School marching band. Every Friday night we played for the football team. We opened games at Veteran Stadium for the Phillies. We traveled to Portugal & Mexico to play. He was fantastic leader, had a lot of patience & was passion for his job. RIP Dr. Daggett❤️

Lois and Family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Family is the most important treasure we have. Thinking of you.
Sue Roecker, Upton, MA

My heartfelt condolences to Lois and her family. I sure will miss seeing Ron with Lois at The Breakfast Table, and chatting with Ron about the various books each of us enjoy reading.

I would not be the person I am today without Doctor Daggetts influence. He is a part of me. He is a 2nd father to me. He lives on in all of his students. I love you Doc. See you on the other side someday.