Thursday, September 13, 2018
I met Dr. Schack at GMU. I was a paying for college on my own penny, nickel, and dime. Fred use to put textbooks in the library for me so I could check them out instead of buy. There were times I had to purchase a book but Fred would tell me it was a book that I'd use when I got a job. I didn't have a car so Fred let me use his bike. He would sign me up for observations that were only a bike ride away from Mason. He didn't have to do that but was very kind to do so. I can't say that Fred and I always saw eye to eye but we had a mutual respect that turned into a professional friendship. When I received an award Fred was one of my GMU professors that were still around. I wrote him an email and he responded with great enthusiasm and congratulations. It made me feel on top of the world. Bless you, Dr. Schack for your kindness, knowledge, and dedication.
