The North East Independent School District community gathered Tuesday evening to honor the memory of Timothy Kitterman, a beloved MacArthur High School teacher who died last week on campus after a medical emergency.

Kitterman died on Thursday during the first period. The school announced his death to students at the start of seventh period that same day, according to an email obtained by KSAT.

Family, friends, colleagues and students filled Grace Point Church to pay tribute to Kitterman’s life and legacy.

Kitterman helped start the American Sign Language program at MacArthur High School nearly 18 years ago, leaving a lasting impact on the school and its students.

“Mr. Kitterman was like one of my favorite teachers,” MacArthur senior Jamey Sanchez said. “He was just amazing. He introduc

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