Memorial to Hal Berger

Hal David Berger, a 20-year glass art veteran,

passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October

18, 2oo3. Hal touched the lives of many young glass

artists, as well as many veteran glass artists, throughout

the country. Hal was blessed with a great wit and sense

of humor, and as all his friends know, he loved a good

time and communion with fellow glassblowers.

Hal was the sole breadwinner for his family – he

was generous to a fault. Hal gave his time, as well as his

beautiful glass, to every cause that touched his heart,

including the Emporia State University and Emporia

High School glass programs, the Arts Council, and many

other civic organizations. It is time now for us to help

out a glass art family in need. I’m asking for glass artiststhroughout the world to send a signed piece of glass