In a videotaped message to the FIU community, FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg addressed the March 25 stabbing death of FIU student-athlete Kendall Berry on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
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My condolence goes out to family of kendal and may god be with them.
Such a young life to be taken and he was just starting his life. Taking this young man, who was majoring in Education, and could have been such an impact on so many lives is a tragedy! May God uplift, strengthen, and give peace to his family and friends.
It is so sad that something like this can happen in our home (FIU). May god bless his family and gives them the strength to deal with this sad news
My sincerest condolences go out to Kendall's family. May god bless you in this moment of sorrow and give you the strength to pull through. Amen.
The condolences of the staff at the Capital Markets Lab go out to the family of Kendal.
My deepest condolences to Kendall Berry's family and closed ones.
My condolences to Kendall's family and friends, may God be their comfort in their time of grief.
When tragedies like this happen we tend to wonder why and often times we get no answer. I pray that God will give the family and close friends (including the football team) of Kendall the peace and comfort that is needed during this rough time. He said that he would never give us more than we can bear. FIU Community, let us hold fast to that and rest assured that God is still in control.
A sad day indeed. Although I didn't know Kendall Berry, I think of this as a personal loss and I mourn with the rest of my FIU family.
A candle is lighting in honor of your soul dear Kendall. My condolonces to his family and friends.
I am very sad to hear of the violence that has touched our FIU family. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Kendall.
It is terrible that a young man in his prime has been cut down like this. He could be my son. Conflicts must be resolved without violence; this is tragic. My heart goes out to his family and to all of us here in the FIU community.
As an FIU alumni I was shocked to hear of such a crime happen at the University. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Kendall. God bless.
Every year I have in my classes several FIU students athletes. They all, without exception, have been model students, coming to class every day and doing diligent work towards their studies. I never met Kendall but I can only imagine him in the mold of the student athletes I have had at FIU. While my beliefs tell me that he is in a better place, my heart aches for his family. My heart aches for the lifelong impact he was destined to have in the remainder of his life but which will not happen. My sincere condolences for all those who mourn his loss.
i played high school ball with kendall he will be missed i repeat he will be missed he all ways had a smile on his face
I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kendall Berry, and join my voice in the prayers that they may be consoled in their tragic loss.
"Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."(John Donne, Meditation XVII)
Shocking news to hear from FIU. May Kendall's family seek comfort in knowing their son is at peace. However, it is so unfortunate he was taken away from us at such a young age. RIP.
My sincere condolence, and prayers to the family of Kendall Berry.
My condolences goes to the family. Be strong!!! I just can't believe that it happened right here!!!! I hope the suspect(s) is(are) broght to justice!!
FIU stay together in this tragic time., as a student I never thought I would see something so sad happen at the university, My prayers go out to the family and the team.
Kendall Berry….
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
-Thomas Campbell
My condolence, and prayers to the family of Kendall Berry. RIP
First and foremost my thoughts are to KB and his family. The loss of a family member pains us all. KB was part of the FIU FAMILY! And a great student athlete helping further the name and recognition of this fine insitution for everyone. Yet, his death brings up many more questions for me. Every year during the fair we have these kinds of issues. How many crimes need to happen every year during the youth fair for FIU to stop letting this happen? Every year someone is robbed, hurt, injured and now someone killed. This is a stain to our University and one that I feel could have been prevented. We need to anaylize the openess of our campus during the youth fair as it causes a lot of problems for everyone every year, with little regard to student and staff safety concerns.
It is very sad when violence has to be the answer for many people. I think what happen yesterday should be a reflection to all of us to understand that violence only brings pain and regret i hope that we all come together so something of this nature does not happen again.
Rest in peace.
This is without a doubt the most painful situation a parent will ever face. May you find some comfort and solace in the fact that in the short time he was entrusted to your loving care, you did an outstanding job. Your son had picked the right path for himself, not only as an athlete and student, but as a future educator as well. His short time here on earth serves as a reminder of just how fragile and precious life truly is. My thought and prayers are with you.
This is truly a sad and terrible thing to have happened. I had class with Kendall last semester, and he was hilarious and always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace, and my condolences to his friends and family.
My condolence goes out to the family of kendall B. He will TRULY be missed. He was always a respectable person, and loved to laugh!!!!
R.I.P Kendall !!! We all love you and will miss you!!!
No Person is Ever Truly Alone
by Richard Fife
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kendall Berry.
My heart and prayers go out to the Berry Family, may God help them through their grief. May the community come together to find the person(s) responsible for this inexcusable taking of life.
This Too Shall Pass
If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be-
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me-
If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That darkness will fade with the morning
And that this will pass away, too-
Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break all of the chains
That are binding me tight in the darkness
And trying to fill me with fear-
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that my morning is near.
…Helen Steiner Rice
I hope the family and friends of this young member of the FIU Family can find some solace in this poem. Your memories will last forever…..
All I have to say is that he was a great person and did not deserve what happened to him. I pray to God that whoever did this is found.
I'am so sorry…..
We stand beside you in your darkest of nights so that you may again rise to see the brightest of days.
"Fathe Lord, please accompany this family who needs you so much in these times of turmoil… they need you more than ever before, and I know, for a fact, that they will find peace and comfort in your arms. Please let them feel your love, your company and your understanding… for they are facing a tragic moment and the only one that can provide them with inner peace, love and comfort, is you… dear Father!
May you hold them all tight in your arms, and take care of their son, who I know will enjoy the peacefulness and comfort in Heaven, right next to You where you are!
In the name of Jesus, I pray,
Amen!"
"Fathe Lord, please accompany this family who needs you so much in these times of turmoil… they need you more than ever before, and I know, for a fact, that they will find peace and comfort in your arms. Please let them feel your love, your company and your understanding… for they are facing a tragic moment and the only one that can provide them with inner peace, love and comfort, is you… dear Father!
May you hold them all tight in your arms, and take care of their son, who I know will enjoy the peacefulness and comfort in Heaven, right next to You where you are!
In the name of Jesus, I pray,
Amen!"
FIU is a representation of upliftment to the community and the world. It is a place where determined minds gather to progress and try to eliminate the problems of our day to day society. It is an atmosphere of good thoughts and good spirits. For this tragedy to have occured in university boundaries brings many sad thoughts to FIU and the community in general. My condolences and respect to the family of Kendall Berry's family.
Very Tragic! I hope they catch the low life that did this so his family can find some type of closure
My deepest condolences to the family of KB. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends
We weren't prepared for you to go
You were too full of life to be
Taken away from us so soon
It's still hard too believe
How much we'll miss your smile
And your laughter in our ears
Your absence leaves a hole in us
We're filling with our tears
You taught us how to be our best
To in the moment live
To never hold a grudge for long
And loyal friendship give
Your presence was a light and joy.
Poem Copyright Jilchristy Dee
No parent should have to endure the pain that is burying your own child. As an alumni of FIU, my prayers go out the the Berry family. I did not know Kendall, but that does not lessen the sadness that I feel today as part of the FIU family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kendall Berry. May you find comfort and strength during this sad time.
The rain through-out the day has represented the tears that have been cried. This is a tragedy that will have our hearts feel heavy for a while. This is the time to come together, be there for each other, thanks GOD for all our blessing, and especially to pray for Kendall, may he RIP, and his family. I am extremely saddened by this incident and I pray that his family and friends find comfort and strength in GODs arms.
Family of Kendall, we pray for you. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet Kendall, I mourn with the rest of my FIU family.
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Losing a child, regardless of age, is the most horrendous experience in life for any parent, for any community. At this time of overwhelming grief over the loss of Kendall Berry, we offer condolences and ask for healing for his family and our FIU community.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
I would like to offer my heartfelt condolence and sympathy to the grieving family members and friends affected by this horrific event, a life taken too soon, let us all pray and wish them courage and peace.
My greatest sympathy and my heart are truly saddened my yesterdays devastating tragedy and lost of Kendall Berry. My deepest condolences are with the Berry family. Kendall's passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. Kendall will always remain within our hearts. May God give you strength and our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
My sincerest condolences to Kendalls family. May he rest in peace.
All my condolences to the family of kendall..
Without a doubt, this is the most painful experience a parent will ever face. May you find comfort and solace in knowing that during the short time he was entrusted to your loving care, you did an outstanding job. He was a young man who chose the right path for himself, not only as an athlete, but a student and future educator. May this remind us of just how fragile and precious life truly is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sad I wish his family the best in this difficult time.
RIP WILD BERRY !!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
RIP
My condolence to his family.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Kendall. He was too young and with such a bright future ahead of him.