[phas-dept] [phas-faculty_staff_others] Sad news…

[Carlos Bertulani]

I copy Will. Frank had so much hope and determination.  Just think about it. 

I also feel very sad and drop tears, too.

Rest in peace, Frank.



> On Nov 7, 2025, at 8:33 PM, William Newton <William.Newton at etamu.edu> wrote:
> 
> This is desperately sad. I taught Frank in two classes, and his determination to study physics and joy at learning it was wonderful and inspiring. I shed some tears at this news. Rest in Peace, Frank.
> 
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> Dr. William Newton (he/him)
> Professor
> Department of Physics and Astronomy
> East Texas A&M University
> Commerce, TX, 75429-3011, USA
> Phone: +1 903 366 9331From: phas-faculty_staff_others <phas-faculty_staff_others-bounces at tamuc.edu> on behalf of Kurtis Williams <Kurtis.Williams at etamu.edu>
> Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 6:30:09 PM
> To: Texas A&M University-Commerce
> Subject: [phas-faculty_staff_others] [phas-dept] Sad news…
>  
>> From the Division of Student Affairs:
>> 
>> It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that one of our graduate students, Frank Hall, recently passed away.
>> 
>> Comments: Celebration of Life for Francis (Frank) Hall will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, TX. (2256 N Edwards Ave, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455)
>> 
>> Margaret Hall (Mother) stated that memorials can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mda.org.
> 
> The department will have a sympathy card available for those who knew Frank to sign on Monday, and we will also take donations for a departmental contribution to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 
> 
> As a reminder,ETAMU has resources available for those in need of support in times like these.  If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. To speak to a crisis counselor 24/7, call 903-886-5415. 
> 
> My sincerest condolences to Frank’s mother, his family and friends, and to all who grieve at this time. 
> 
> Sincerely,
> Kurtis
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