The passing of a LEGEND

[Clipper]

I know that many of us went to UFA at one time or another, and many of our musician members most likely took band while there.

I just read in the OD obits this morning that Edward Hacker died. Although I didn't take band or play an instrument, I knew Mr Hacker simply as a friendly and personable teacher, as well as a wonderful band leader.

In reading his obituary, I was amazed at all of his musical accomplishments. He truly was a talented musician, and our area was luck to have him share that talent with area children for many years as a teacher at UFA.

Thank you Ed Hacker for your contributions to a mulititude of area musicians and for your dedication to not only your profession, and to music, but to children. It is a legacy that lives on proudly in the music of your former students.

[zarnock]

I remember Mr. Hacker..... he was a cool guy. He was like Music Superintendent when I was in school. He wasn't teaching. He would always come by the band room at Kennedy and check us out when we would play.

[chris]

Sorry...I didn't know him.. I went to the other school....briefly.