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Becky Berman
October 13, 2023
Another year has gone by without you my dear, sweet Adam. I miss you so much - more than I can put into words. You were love, kindness and happiness all rolled into one.
Mom
Rebekah J Berman
October 13, 2021
We miss you everyday. Hard to believe it has been 14 years since you left us. I miss your beautiful smile, your happiness and love for everyone you met. I am a very lucky mom to have you as my son.
Kristi Wells
February 1, 2008
I was so upset to hear about Adam. I had been gone on Maturnity leave and when I got back asked about him. He was the light of my days at work. I loved when he'd come to the office, because he always had a hug for me and mad me feel so good. I once saw him at a store and he come right up ro me gave me a hug, and wouldn't stop talking to my son. My son was so impressed with him and thought he was so funny. I have cried so much since learning of his passing and wanted to let you know he will be greatly missed.
Rachelle Nebergall
November 15, 2007
I remember meeting Adam at a Tux shop last spring. He was getting a tux for his prom! He was so excited! He wanted my daughter to go to the prom with him. When she could not, he asked me! What a doll! Adam touched my heart! I knew I would never forget him. I wanted so bad to go see him at his prom and watch him smile! I hope he did! I knew Adam was a very loving young man. He knew nothing but love! How wonderful it would be to live a life full of such love! Adam will always be in my heart! May you find peace in your heart knowing that you have a son who touches a strangers heart!
--Rachelle Nebergall (Oct 21, 2007)
Donna Brown
November 15, 2007
I was priveledged to meet Adam only once and have been touched by this brave young man since. Blessings to Adam's wonderful family who championed him fearlessly.
--Donna Brown (Oct 21, 2007)
Dave & Deb Beadel
November 15, 2007
Becky & Peter
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
--Dave & Deb Beadel (Oct 20, 2007)
Melanie Townsend
November 15, 2007
I wanted to take this time to extend my deepest sympathies to the Berman family. Although I did not know Adam well nor did I have him as a student, he would stop me regularly in the hall at school to give me a hug and chat. He always had a smile and wonderful things to say. The halls won't be the same without him. Thank you for sharing him with Wichita High School East.
With kind regards,
Melanie Townsend
ESOL Teacher
--Melanie Townsend (Oct 26, 2007)
Peter Berman
November 15, 2007
Peter and Becky - Remembering back a few years and the funny, crazy things Adam did. I smile when I think about him bouncing into the office with so much enthusiasm. He was a breath of fresh air and so carefree. I'm glad I knew him...he left a part of himself with me that I will always remember.
My sympathies to you and Eric and Lauren.
--Linda (Oct 19, 2007)
Bev Barret
November 13, 2007
A group of people stood solemnly upon a shore as the ship sailed away to the horizon, sadly they watched it disappear out of sight, with a sob they cried, "It is gone"
Another group of people stood upon another shore, waiting with joy and excitement, watching the horizon eagerly as they watched, a ship came into view , and as it drew closer they cheered "It has arrived"
Marilyn James
November 10, 2007
My dear friends, I am still learning just how much I enjoyed every minute of my time with Adam. It seems as if he was my aid as much as I was his. He introduced me to so many people at school and everywhere we went together. He always remembered everyone's name. He was so patient as he waited until the current object of his affections was ready to recieve his hug or high five, whether it was a minute,a days or weeks. I remember one day when we were at the MacDonald's at Walmart. He wasn't ordering food, but he waited in line just to give the young man behind the counter a hug. The guy broke into the biggest grin, and when we turned to go, everyone in line was grinning. He had a way of bringing joy to those around him that I have never seen before.
I'll miss his goofy jokes; telling us to look into his eyes as he hypnotized us with two fingers moving in a spiral, and telling the staff at school "You're Fired!" when things were not going his way. He was always protective of kids in our class who were being corrected-- "Leave him/her alone!"
The art projects we made together in Ms. Perry's class will probably be some of the greatest collaborations I will ever be involved in. Adam certainly knew what he wanted to make even when his hands would not exactly cooperate. The ceramic woman in the green dress with spiral eyes, his ceramic self portrait, the altered book called Beauty and the Beast, featuring gorgeous girls, hot guys and all kinds of wild animals and reptiles, and all the drawings he made of the kids in the class will always remain dear to my heart.
Adam taught me to keep an open heart, persist until what I need comes to me, and always put myself in the right place to recieve a blessing.
I will miss you forever, my ageless boy-man. There is no way I could ever forget you if I live a million years. I carry you in my heart. I thank you for talking to my dying uncle on the phone, I thank you for loving my family and my dogs. I thank you for just being in my life.
Teresa Lybarger
November 6, 2007
Adam was a very sweet boy I first met Adam at Robinson middle school. One of my sons started there the same year so met him threw the school dances also we would see him around town (Jimmie's diner also Wal-mart). They were also at East high. My son told me everytime you see Adam always be ready for a high five there was no getting around that. Well I guess he is now in Heaven giving his high five's their. He will be very missed. You were very lucky to have a son that brought so much happiness to other people life's and made them "smile" The Lybarger family
Libby Rowe
October 30, 2007
Dear Becky and Peter, As your neighbor, I want to thank you for the gift of friendship that your son gave to me. He loved to come play with my dog and we spent lots of time talking and laughing. Adam spent a lot of time searching for my cat, who he never found, and he talked endlessly about Wally and his love for his cat. Adam always had a big hug and smile for me. I always felt as if he were an angel in human form. His visits were so very special to me and his love of life, in spite of his problems, taught me to live a better life and be a better person. Adam was such a blessing to all that knew him. All of his friends will miss him terribly. I will miss his smile, his hugs and the pure and simple joy he brought to my life. Thank you for sharing your precious son with me. I have surely been blessed to have been a small part of Adam's life.There was obviously something very special and unique about Adam. I hope he knew how special he was and how much he was loved by all of his friends. My deepest sympathy is extended to all of your family. Libby Rowe
Tom James
October 26, 2007
Little Wing, for Adam Berman
Loft is a factor of air density and wing shape,
velocity is a product of forward thrust and the
sheer joy of flight, altitude
is determined by the shape of the ground below.
Persistence is essential in the history of flight, just
old bicycle parts and bias-stretched fabric over light ash.
We can hold hands in a circle and feel the same release,
the return of gravity's gift, the treasure of nonchalance
We are addressing nature's toll on those remaining.
We all want to cry out when the airliner finally drags its
impossible weight into the air, although most do not,
it's embarrassing to be that connected to oblivion
Let us search for ways to fly with smaller wings,
Little wings that will still let us see the ground, let us
count the dust devils and the spiders web
Let us reach across the gulf without fear or intervention
Just a little wing to hold our nose against a flower
or to put the night chill inside a sweater of our own choosing.
Just a simple rise above the treetops at the last minute,
before the last obstacle, before the empty sky
.
john white
October 26, 2007
adam will be greatly missed and eventho he's in a better place his memory still lives on
jeremesha roberts
October 25, 2007
Dear Becky Peter,
i would like to thank you for letting me get to know your son. he was so kind,smart and very funny he will be missed by all*
Connie Stevens
October 24, 2007
Becky and Peter, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Adam, He must have been a happy loving Son. My thoughts are with you both.
Connie Stevens
amanda ramirez
October 24, 2007
i will always remember adam he was all ways nice and no matter what he had a smile on his face.i wil never for get that and his hand shakes in the hall way....
Cynthia Perry
October 23, 2007
Dear Becky and Peter,
I want to thank you for sharing your son with us at East High. My thoughts,prayers and well wishes are with you. Adam had such a strong spirit, full of love he brightened each day. He would say "Hello my dear how are you" and come and hold my hand and give me a great hug! This is how we started each class, I will miss him dearly. He taught us so many lessons of love and perseverance. When he was on a mission there was no stopping him! I loved seeing his eyes light up as he worked on his clay and got it to look the way he wanted it to. Ms James, his para,helped him to many successes and they worked together beautifully. I'll never forget how the class applauded when he told them about the symbols in his self portrait and the first thrown pot success! He loved everyone, Adam equaled LOVE. His spirit knew no hate. With all the hardships he faced and tackled with a positive attitude, he is an example for anyone who has everything but still complains. Many lessons can be learned from Adam and the greatest one is love. There is a huge hole in the spirit of East High, we will miss him! Love and prayers to all his family. Ms Cynthia Perry his art teacher
chris luttrell
October 23, 2007
i would allways see adam in the hall way and he would allways stop and say hi and shake my hand he will be missed...
jessica bullock
October 22, 2007
I met adam through his sister at walmart he would always come to visit me at customer service. He was the sweetest little boy. He wll me missed
Mayra
October 21, 2007
I never realized how special Adam would become to me and others. Adam had the biggest smile anyone could give and the warmest hugs anyone could offer. Adam, you will be missed by everyone and you will have a special place in my heart for ever.
Susan McHugh
October 21, 2007
I was Adam's music teacher at Robinson Middle School. He was such a charming and brave little guy! I always marveled at the way he overcame such tremendous difficulties of body, mind and spirit to succeed. I hope that I was able to bring some goodness and joy into his life, because I know that working him and knowing him rewarded me a thousand fold! My love and prayers are with the Berman family.
Danielle Hernandez
October 21, 2007
I remember Adam from Abuelo's. He was always so friendly and ready to hug everyone. I am really going to miss him. I'm so sorry.
Janet Parker
October 20, 2007
When I think of Adam I think of the wonderful spirit he had for life. He always was smiling in spite of his circumstances. He never minded climbing 2 flights of stairs to get to his classroom at McKinley School in Davenport. That's what he taught me-perseverance. He payed attention to detail and could always remember people's names. He would give me the tennis scores whenever Anna played-I still can't pronounce her last name. I enjoyed watching him dance to Dancing Queen. It was a highlight of my teaching -knowing him and I hope he gets lots of kisses in Heaven. We loved him too!
Janet Parker
Sara Wilkes
October 19, 2007
As a sixth grader at Robinson Middle School, I met Adam, when he gave me a hug and a high five in the hallway. THis became our daily routine, and I found myself looking forward to it. He was always able to lift my spirits, even if I was having a completely horrible day. A year later, I saw him at the Frostbite Regatta. he knew exactly who I was and the first words out of his mouth were," I miss you." Until that moment, I hadn't realized how much I had missed him too. He was an angel in human form and I'm sure he's watching over all of us from Heaven.
Annie Orton
October 19, 2007
Adam and I always seemed to find each other in Wichita: at my job, in restaurants, at nursing school. Everybody thought that he was my angel, and when I walked into his hospital room the other week, I believed it. He made Wichita worth living in. I will miss him very much.
Lindsey Lander
October 19, 2007
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway
and memories build a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
My heart still aches with sadness.
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you-
No one will ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more.
To remember all the happy times.
life still has much in store
Since you'll never be forgotten.
I pledge to you today-
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
Adam was such a special person he brought so much joy with his smile and hugs when he would visit at Abuelo's. I will miss him.
Lindsey Lander.
Ashley Avery
October 19, 2007
adam was a very special young man, although i dont think he ever realized how special he was.he tought me and many people many life lessons that we never forgett. i will always remember his smile and big green eyes.
i am very sorry for your loss
with much love
Amy
October 19, 2007
Adam was always the most friendliest person I knew. One day he came up to me and asked me out on a date. When I told him I already had a boyfriend but still would be his friend he smiled so big. After standing there for a moment he asked what my boyfriend name was. When I told Adam his name, he then asked what he had said about Adam. I replied with, "He said you were very nice" and Adam smiled even larger and told me, "I love him".
This just taught me how you should love everyone no matter who they are and regardless of the situation. I really appreciated how loving Adam was and every day I looked forward to hugging him and holding his hand. I will miss him forever but always remember his loving voice. I'm sure this loss was so devastating to the family and it equally hurt us all in pottery because Adam was really like our family and we loved him so much.
jenny, diedra, ashley, amy, and luke
October 19, 2007
adam brightened up our day in pottery. we will miss him very much.we will never forget him! his big smile and big green eyes always put a smile on our faces. he always came into class with a positive attitude, he was very friendly and always willing to make friends no matter who the person was. he was always a ladies man! he never let his disabilities stop him from being like everybody else.
our hearts go out to the family
with much love
Laurie Lo Nigro
October 19, 2007
I enjoyed working with Adam at Robinson Middle School. I'll always remember how affectionate and outgoing he was. I can still picture him in the hallway chatting and giving out hugs. My heart goes out to the Berman family.
Rex Smith
October 19, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Lopez Fam.
October 19, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Cathryn Mindel
October 19, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there are no words that can take away your pain. But please know that you and your family are in the thoughts of many.
Sincerely,
Cathryn Mindel (WS mom)
Leon Darnell, jr
October 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I'll be prayer for you all.
Karin
October 19, 2007
Peter and Becky, you know my heart goes out to you - just remember all the quality time you have been able to spend with Adam
Adam - we will miss your smile and all the Christmas songs playing real loud on the computer - you will never be forgotten
Jamie DeRudder
October 19, 2007
Sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Adam. I always remember how he can always pick up the ladies. He will be missed.
Tom & Yvonne Carlson
October 19, 2007
Peter and Becky, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in thoughts and prayers.
Love from both of us!
Tom & Yvonne
Amanda Gestl
October 19, 2007
I went to school with Adam i have alot of good memories with Adam. Adam was the sweetest and nicest person i have ever met! I'll miss you Adam
joyce montague
October 19, 2007
im so sorry for your loss
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