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for Barry Bernstein
Lee Frank
January 23, 2010
I'm so saddened. I was a close friend of Barry's growing up....back when we shared the Beatles after our Hebrew School days. We had re-connected about a year ago but living in different states did not get a chance to get together again. I'll always remember him with a smile and I wish many happy memories for his family.
Lee Frank, Denver, Colorado
Kathi Firns-Hubert
August 31, 2009
If not for Barry and his long-ago Lawrence band, Tofu Teddy and the Brown Rice Cowpeople, I seriously doubt that I would've met the love of my life, Barney. We were both attending one of their shows at what used to be Off the Wall Hall (currently the Bottleneck) and serendipitously met, as he was getting ready to leave town for a while & had come from Topeka for a friend's birthday--a friend who happened to be my neighbor. We were so lucky to be able to enjoy many Tofu Teddy gigs after that, some celebrating the lives and anniveraries of others, as well as birthdays. Some of the Tofu Teds played last October for us, as I surprised my husband by hiring them to play for our 25th anniversary. The Teds were the only band my husband really wanted to dance to, which speaks to their energy and joy. I loved every minute of that evening, and will treasure it always--just as I will treasure all the moments, few as they were, that I was able to share with Barry. My deepest condolences to your family. I hope that at some point it helps you in your grieving to know that he was loved by many who were uplifted by his joyous spirit.
Sheryl Bryant Mackey
August 31, 2009
Gene and all of us at Theatre for Young America send our deepest sympathies. The world has lost a talented and gifted performer for young people. He will surely be missed.
Candida Wise
August 31, 2009
Our condolences to the family, however, I think heaven just became a little more lively with his infectious laughter and bright spirit. His gift of bring bringing individuals together and uniting them as a community was truely a blessing to experience.
My condelences once again to the family in your loss, he will greatly be missed here in this place.
Candida Wise-Wichita, Kansas
Cynthia (Cindy) Hinman (Cowherd)
August 31, 2009
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I haven't seen Barry in years, but have fond memories of growing up across the street from him (on Delmar) in the 1960's. I know he will be missed.
Annalisa Poirel
August 31, 2009
Thank you Barry for your beautiful life! You made people get TOGETHER with love, humor, and music. Courage and love to Laura, Leah, and Sydney.
Annalisa Swig Poirel
Elida Paredes
August 30, 2009
Mrs. Harris and Families,
So sorry to hear of your loss, although I never met your husband I can tell by all the talk and the entries he was a great person.
May God wrap his arms around your entire family and receive Barry in his blessed hands.
May God bless you all now and always.
Que Dios los bendiga hoy y siempre.
Elida and Ralph Paredes
Victor Abarca
Erica LeBlanc
August 30, 2009
He touched many lives in our area and will be missed every time I see or read Where the Wild Things Are...
Catherine Spears
August 30, 2009
Our son will miss seeing Bongo Barry when he would come up to school to see him. I know he is playing for all the kids in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Sincerely,
The Spears Family
Susan Ax
August 29, 2009
May the good Lord grant mercy on the soul of Barry Bernstein and may he rest in peace. Eternal Father we offer you the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ in atonement for our sins and the sins of the whole world.
Susanna Maria Ax
aka Susan Carol Ax,
formerly Ardvisura Bernstein
August 29, 2009
To Laura,Leah and Sidney, I am so sad to hear of Barrys passing. He was my mentor and teacher and most of all a wonderful friend. The times we all spent together at Drum Camps in Pa. are some of my best and most sacred memories. Barry was my inspiration to follow a path that has brought me so much joy and has inspired many. I often mention his name when I tell my story and am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to honor his life and work. I will continue to use his name and sing his song "Bright Light" to all the children I perform for in my work in schools and youth groups. My prayers are with you and the family. Mark Seaman(owner Earth Rhythms)
August 29, 2009
To all of Barry's Family,
I have known Barry since I was a music therapy student at UMKC in 1994. He was indeed a wonderfully inspiring music therapist who could relate to people of all ages. He had a wonderful sense of humor and we enjoyed sharing time together whenever we could at music therapy conventions or Assessible Arts 99 Drums events. We traded CDs with each other and always encouraged each other during good and bad times. I am saddened by his passing and miss Barry tremendously. It's a tragedy that we will have no more time to spend together in this lifetime.
My prayers go out to his wife and two daughters.
Sincerely,
Steve Barrett, MT-BC
August 29, 2009
To Karen and her entire family....
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your dearest Barry. There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Love,
Felice, Steve , Robyn and Dari
Suzanne Ryan
August 29, 2009
To Barry's family,
I am so sorry to read the news. My prayers are with all of you.
I met Bongo Barry at a teacher training workshop hosted by Accessible Arts. His approach to teaching was amazing, inspiring, and inclusive. I admire his ability to not only make music but to share it with others. I owned a CD of Barry's and asked him for permission to choreograph to one of the songs years ago, which he graciously allowed me to do.
His gift of music and education will be very much missed and live on in those of us who are better for having received such a gift.
Suzanne Ryan
Choreographer
Pat Beard
August 29, 2009
I only knew Barry thru his sister, Karen, and I know what a loss this is to her and her family. I am go glad that you had your Mother's birthday celebration and were all together. All your memories will help you thru your grief. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Karen. Love you,
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