David Eugene Berry Jr.

I still think of David every year at Thanksgiving. He was my classmate in the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh and I still remember. Holding all of you in my prayers. Peace.

Last year I arrived at the University of Pittsburgh as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Africana Studies. During my time at Pitt I had the pleasure of meeting many great students, but D Berry was different, and special. I can remember coming to my office on many occasions and finding David sitting outside my door waiitng for me. We would discuss everything from history to hip-hop. He would bring me the new hip hop music and we would argue over what was hot and what was weak. David would also bring some of his own music by and allow me to critque it and offer him feedback. He would tell me stories of his MC battles and the hip hop scence in the "burgh". But most of all he would ask about what he could do to be a better student. When David applied to the School of Social I gladly wrote him a recommendation. Unfortunately, I had to leave the University of Pittsburgh and return to Louisiana. The first e-mail I received was from David, asking what happened and why I was no longer at Pitt. When I pulled up the Pitt News and learned of David's death I was in shock. David will truly be missed and I hope the family can find some peace during this trying time. With my deepest sympathy and prayers during your time of loss.

Troy Allen

I'm so sorry to hear of David's (DJ's) passing. He was a student of mine at UPitt. I hope that the Berry family can find comfort in such a difficult time.

Tommy & Lisa,



I am sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy,



Marti

Lori, Lisa and family,

It's been a long long time, I am very saddened that this is the time and way I am making contact with you all. My thoughts are of you all at this time of deep sadness. Wrap yourselves in those warm, fun loving memories of DJ and lean on one another to get through.

I remember the little boy that used to follow Lisa around and want to be outside with us in the summer time in Penn Hills.

Lori or Lisa call me at

412-361-1170(hm) or 227-1013 (wk)

Again my sympathies to you and you family. My apologies as I was unable to attend the funeral services.



Michelle

DJ was my student at Pitt. I am so sorry for your loss.

May the Lord keep you and watch over you.

DJ,

Thank you for coming into my life. I figured that one day God would want you for an angel, but I guess I never would have imagined so soon. I feel honored to know you. I send my love and compassion to you and your family, just as you gave your heart to everyone you met.

DJ,

you were a friend to me and we had some laughs. When I walk across that stage at graduation, you will walk with me. You will always be in my thoughts and dreams, and yours will become mine. You know what I mean...

Mr and Mrs. Berry,your son was a beacon of light in my life when none existed in mine. He made me think, laugh, and taught me what it meant to be sincere. May G-D bless you and your son. He was a hero to many and a friend to even more. G-D bless him... You and yours are in my prayers... I am so sorry.

To The Berry Family,

May God keep you through this difficult time. Hold unto God's Unchanging Hand. DJ was a sweet friend from school(Penn Hills).He will always be remembered.

My Thoughts & Prayers,

Junique Dobbs & Family

I am an Instructor/Ph.D student in the School of Social Work. I did not directly know David, but some of my students told me about him. He was a student who was helpful to the other students in the Junior class, and was a really nice guy. My students are saddened by the loss of David in the Social Work program. As a mother of a son I am deeply saddened, also, by your loss and my prayers are with you. Professor Momper

D.J was my best friend and was always there for me.I known him six years and those are the years I'll never forget. I am deeply sadened by his death,but I know haveing him watching over me is like haveing your own god. Love always Courtney

Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep,

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autum's rain.

When you waken in the morning's hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flght.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.



From Terra's family with deepest condolences. The Crosby Family.

To Mr. and Mrs. Berry and family:



I am deeply saddened by the loss of your son D.J. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.



"...Weep not --weep not,

He is not dead;

He is resting the bosom of Jesus."

--(James Weldon Johnson)

Linda--5East

D.J., thank you so much for being such a wonderful friend to me. You were a role model and a true friend to many. Thank you for always being you...for not compromising your standards for the sake of others. I will never forget you and your influence will continue to make a lasting impact on the many lives you have touched. I'll miss you D.J.

Thank you for being a wonderful friend to my daughter, Jessica Ruiz. She spoke of you many times and enjoyed your company in her classes at PITT. She will miss you dearly. May God Bless You and your family.

Our deepest sympathy, Brian & Susan Barrett and Family