Memories of Cruise Barry

In memory of

Cruise Barry

Salt Lake City

February 23, 2004 - May 24, 2022

Feb 23, 2004 - May 24, 2022

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Jenne Parsons

Vivian Marcoux

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Jenne Parsons

Ah, The Doctor Who days! Ah, The Doctor Who days! Ah, The Doctor Who days!

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Vivian Marcoux

2012, Hawthorne Elementary School, Salt Lake City, Utah

More from third grade yearbook. — with Stella Bradley, Arundhati Oommen, Yvonne Kim, Vivian Marcoux and Callum Dingley

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2013, Hawthorne Elementary School, Salt Lake City, Utah

Our third grade yearbook

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Yazan Issa

May Cruise rest in peace. He was a wonderful friend that always made me feel better and was always there for me. Taking classes with him was an honor and I will never forget those memories. Cruise will always be missed by all.

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Nijah Jones

This is for Deann and your family my condolences and I will continue to pray for your guys. May your spirit live on by the words you left behind in everyone’s hearts. Cruise🌹 💚

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Vivian Marcoux

I've been trying to sort out my thoughts about this for a long time. There's been a lot of death in my life these last few years to the point that I can seem cavalier, and I don't want to hurt the memories of the people I've loved. Then again, I don't think there's right or wrong ways to grieve. I hope anyone reading this knows that. There really is no one way to grieve.

I met Cruise in elementary school. I think we started there together in kindergarten, but maybe it was first grade. Cruise was kind and sensitive in a way I didn't often feel from other people. I was something of a lonely kid, and Cruise's unabashed willingness to be himself, stupid norms be damned, is something I hope I can remember him by when I try to be brave like that myself.

We were pretty good friends as kids, and I wish we'd kept in touch, but I guess that's the case with a lot of people who die before the world's done with them. I'm sure we all wish we could have gotten more time with him alive. I miss you, Cruise, and I hope you know I love you, even if I doubt either one of us is super keyed into the afterlife.Then again, maybe you're totally ghosting around me while I'm typing, in which case, I still hope you know you were loved.

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Shayla Checketts

2021, Layton Commons Park, North Wasatch Drive, Layton, UT, USA

Prom night :)

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Claudia Payor

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Claudia Payor

Thank you so much for sharing this, Shayla. Thank you so much for sharing this, Shayla. Thank you so much for sharing this, Shayla.

Shayla Checketts

Hi, I’m someone who knew Cruise for a short time and hung out with him through an old friend, unfortunately we are no longer close. We laughed and sang in my car, he sent me memes too. Through him, I learned what talent truly was. The first time he played violin for me and showed me his composed music - I was astounded somebody could do that with their age. Mind you, I’m 18 years old currently. I thought talent was something you were just born with. Something I’ve always been envious of. But I’m his case I could truly see that it manifests through pure passion. It spilled from him in a way that I believe is rare. I would watch his facial expressions as he played and it hit me… that with enough passion for something, there will be unbridled talent born from that flame. May he Rest In Peace ❤️

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Melissa Buchanan-Picone

2022, Troy, Montana, USA

Cruise being remembered and honored by friends from Family First

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DeAnn Tilton

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Melissa Buchanan-Picone

Dear DeAnn, We met when our sons started Family First and we started our own journeys of learning and recovery. My heart absolutely breaks for you. I am honored to have met you and learn about Cruise and his amazing talents. When I shared with my son Gray, who is still in treatment, he said the most beautiful things about Cruise. He said that Cruise was the smartest kid he ever me. That he was determined, kind, supportive, and someone who was just chill to be around. Gray was in awe of his musical abilities. He and another friend from Family First heard about Cruise’s passing not in the planned way his therapist and I had hoped  for. After learning, the two friends got together and found a spot outside to speak about Cruise, what he meant to them, and how they planned on honoring him. The way Gray described it, it was absolutely beautiful.  They printed his picture and put it on the mantle of the school room. They have a daily reminder of the amazing person he was and also inspiration to work on their recovery. Gray said that he would keep up the hard work to honor Cruise. Thank you for creating this site. The boys have gone through it with their therapists and processed even more. Hopefully they will be able to watch the online Memorial Service. I certainly will be from Florida. Love to you! Melissa

Dear DeAnn, We met when our sons started Family First and we started our own journeys of learning and recovery.... Read more Dear DeAnn, We met when our sons started Family First and we started our own journeys of learning and recovery. My heart absolutely... Read more Dear DeAnn, We met when our sons started Family First... Read more

DeAnn Tilton

Thank you so much for telling me all of this, Melissa. I am deeply grateful. We will figure out how to stream... Read more Thank you so much for telling me all of this, Melissa. I am deeply grateful. We will figure out how to stream the memorial. A ... Read more Thank you so much for telling me all of this, Melissa.... Read more

Charlie and Victoria Davis

Cruise, I knew you for a short time, but I will never forget what a beautiful, talented kind soul you are. May the love surrounding your mother help to heal her.

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Lonardo Family

Love this pic! Love this pic! Love this pic!

DeAnn Tilton

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XXhH3RH1yq2ICXLITOSuCdseFxUGXw0DDKsxx0DKs5k/

For high school graduation, all seniors had to create a senior presentation in which they described their evolution as AMES' (Academy for Math Engineering and Science) students. Cruise did this through the lens of his struggle with addiction. He then played his violin for us. One of the most poignant experiences of my life.

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So touching. I think it says a lot about Cruise that he so openly shared his struggles with depression, anxiety... Read more So touching. I think it says a lot about Cruise that he so openly shared his struggles with depression, anxiety and addiction ... Read more So touching. I think it says a lot about Cruise that... Read more

Julie Faure

Thank you for sharing. I missed his presentation. I wish I had been able to see them all. Thank you for sharing. I missed his presentation. I wish I had been able to see them all. Thank you for sharing. I missed his presentation. I... Read more

Beth Greene

What an incredible presentation. So honest and vulnerable, yet hopeful. He had so much more to do and learn.... Read more What an incredible presentation. So honest and vulnerable, yet hopeful. He had so much more to do and learn. My heart is so broken.... Read more What an incredible presentation. So honest and vulnerable,... Read more

Kelly and Teddy Stevens

A brilliant boy. And a tragedy. I’m sorry. May I share this? A brilliant boy. And a tragedy. I’m sorry. May I share this? A brilliant boy. And a tragedy. I’m sorry. May I share... Read more

DeAnn Tilton

Yes Yes Yes

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Cruise's favorite composer was Jean Sibelius. Here he is playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto, 1st movement last summer, August 2021. Using music software, he also recreated the orchestral accompaniment playing in the background. I hope you enjoy.

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Amy Conn

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful

Kim & Stuart Wurster-Zamsky

Wow! Stunningly beautiful. What an incredible talent. That he recreated the accompaniment too...amazing. ... Read more Wow! Stunningly beautiful. What an incredible talent. That he recreated the accompaniment too...amazing. Thank you for sharing... Read more Wow! Stunningly beautiful. What an incredible talent.... Read more

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Shelly Jordan

I'm so sorry DeAnn! My heart goes out to you and your family. Cruise sounds like such an amazing young man; talented and gifted! May his story live on through you.

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Glen Payne

My heart breaks for Cruise and his family. I didn't know Cruise personally; but I did know something about the strength and ferocious love and honesty of his mom, DeeAnn, because I have been in the same meetings with her, sharing and striving and learning our way to connect, support, and understand. We're blessed to have them in our lives and I know that Cruise's story will forever be a part of so many others' now, including mine. Peace to all those impacted by Cruise's passing.

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