Willow Run, University of Michigan graduate dies in Washington, D.C.
A former Willow Run salutatorian and University of Michigan graduate was killed in a crash in Washington, D.C. last week.
Pascal John Hall was riding his motorcycle home after a workout when he was struck by a motorist last Monday, Aug. 24, his family and friends said. He died Wednesday at the age of 29.
Hall was the salutatorian for the Willow Run High School class of 1998. He attended the University of Michigan, where he became a brother at Alpha Phi Alpha's Epsilon chapter before graduating in 2004.
After leaving Ann Arbor, Hall served in the United States Marine Corps and served two tours of duty in Iraq before completing his U.S. Secret Service training in July.
Hall's memorial service took place Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. He will be interred in Las Vegas.
Hall will be missed by his mother, Jeannine, and siblings: Elisabeth Messer, Eric and Dominique Ejarque, Barbara Ledbetter, Valerie Owens, and Caroline Deal as well as numerous nieces and nephews and the Willow Run community.
Comments
Debbie
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 : 10:32 p.m.
I was really shocked and sadden when I heard what happened to Pascal. I remember all the good times we had at school. I wish we were have got in touch more. I remember that he could always make me smile no matter what happened.
Cristina
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 : 8:27 p.m.
I think that we all foolish sometimes think that we have so much time to call or write. Pascal was a good friend, one who was always there for me when I needed it. I just wished I had been there for him more, I always put it off until tomorrow. My heart is hurting at this very real reminder of how we need to do our best to tell those we care about how we feel.
Annie
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 : 8:34 a.m.
Pascal was a fine young man in high school. He made all of his teachers very proud of him. He worked very hard in my Computer Applications Class. He worked well with all his peers and very involved in different school activities. Pascal I will miss you but you are at rest now and peace. Mrs. Gill
Jenelle Brantley
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 : 8:24 a.m.
I went to high school with Pascal and he was a really cool person. He was so positive and had such a delightful smile. It was very nice to know him and be his fellow alumni. I remember him from the good ol' days in Washington Square in Ypsilanti where he'd be riding around on his bike, hanging with some of the other kids in the neighborhood. My heart goes out to the family and close friends. It hurts my heart to hear about Pascal, I send my condolences.
grandma
Thu, Sep 3, 2009 : 6:15 a.m.
He was Willow Run's finest, a young man who exhibited all of the qualities a parent, teacher, friend or wife would want in a relationship. I was the teacher and also the friend. I treasure the memories and agonize for the family and friends of Pascal. I miss the smile, the jokes, the laughter and meals that we shared not only while he was in school but also after he left the halls of WRHS. He was a gem and his life touched so many. I know that Michael feels the loss so deeply and I am helpless in relieving the pain. To all of you who knew Pascal, share memories and keep his spirit in your midst. Ms. H
Mark Hergott
Wed, Sep 2, 2009 : 4:28 p.m.
I remember Pascal. He was nothing but a good person who excelled at everything he put his mind to. He survived Iraq, twice, only to be killed on our highways. This is singularly tragic.