In Memory of Bruce LeRoy Berry

This story is based on the life of Ms. Berry and her father Bruce LeRoy Berry. Names and some details have been changed but the story is still very real. Bruce was diagnosed with cancer in December 2007 and passed away only five months later in April 2008.

Those who new Bruce will always remember him for his love of fishing, being outside and dedication to his job as a state patrol. Bruce was only 64 years old when he passed away. He stayed strong through out everything and he will always be their to motivate others to do the same. His family, friends and community miss him greatly.

The story was inspired by an interview with teacher Ms. Jeniffer Berry. Ms. Berry's decication to education has motivated her to share her very personal life with others. She would like students to learn about cancer but be aware of the emotional and very real feelings that it has brought to plenty of lives too. There is more to cancer than what a text book can ever teach us. Ms. Berry's life has changed becasuse of cancer and she would like others to learn from it too. She is now more conscience about her health and well being. During her interview, Ms. Berry said that she has greatly appreciated all the help she recieved and is still recieving from Hospice.

From the students at RFHS and Adrianna and Alli, we would all like to thank Ms. Berry and her family for sharing all of this with us. Bruce LeRoy was well known in the commminty and he will never be forgoten and students will be more sensitive to cancer becuase of Ms. Berry's story. We will never understnad what Ms. Berry went though, but this has put it all in prespective for us.


THANK YOU MS. BERRY AND THANK YOU BRUCE FOR CONTUNUING TO BE AN INSPERATION TO US ALL.

Below are pictures of Bruce Leroy Berry.

This is a picture of Mr. Berry on the last Valentines day he spent with his wife. 2008

This is a picture of daughter Junnifer Berry and her father Bruce. They are on and outdoor outing a month before he passed away. He is feeding the ducks and enjoying the outdoor air.