Remembering Dr. Thomas K. Hearn Jr.

I will always remember how impressed I was with a speech Dr. Hearn made in October of 2003 at Parents' Weekend when my son, Kevin Crowley, was a freshman. I could tell he genuinely loved the students at Wake and felt a true responsibility in helping them realize their dreams and goals. What a remarkable man. God grant you eternal peace and happiness, Dr. Hearn!

— Debbie Crowley
August 27, 2008 - 08:20 PM

My husband and I are saddened to hear the news about Dr. Hearn. He brought Wake Forest to a new level and national recognition. Our prayers go out to Mrs. Hearn and her family. He will be missed by many.

— Brenda Corrie Kuehn ('86)
August 26, 2008 - 10:56 PM

I offer my sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Hearn, Jr. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.

— Chris Philippart, MD
August 26, 2008 - 09:33 PM

In deepest sympathy

— Susan, Richard & Colin Fullerton
August 26, 2008 - 11:28 AM

With especial memories of our master builder and master leader of Wake Forest

— Caroline Sandlin Fullerton, Emeriti Faculty
August 26, 2008 - 11:27 AM

Solo ora abbiamo saputo della grave perdita! Conserviamo vivo il ricordo del nostro incontro a Roma con il Presidente Hearn e la sua gentile signora Laura.
Era il mese di novembre 1998 e nostro figlio Christian, che tanto aveva amato la Wake Forest (anni 94-97), era da poco deceduto.
La sua sensibilitą, la signorilitą e il suo affetto rimarranno sempre impressi nel nostro cuore.
Adriana e Franco Cappelluti

— adriana e Franco Cappelluti
August 26, 2008 - 09:44 AM

I am grateful for the wonderful education I received at Wake Forest University during Dr. Hearn's presidency. I remember speaking with President Hearn when he was walking through Reynolda Hall, usually near the Pit (dining hall). You could tell he loved his work. He'd always ask how things were going with studies. May the family find comfort in this time.

— David Smith ('88)
August 25, 2008 - 02:35 PM