The Justin DeSha-Overcash Summer REsearch Award

PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN; Thank you, I remain Justin's momma 



http://advancement.umd.edu/giving/ Search [Overcash] and follow links...God bless!

A momma's ramblings when missing her son becomes overwhelming:

A momma's ramblings when missing her son becomes overwhelming:

I had absolutely no knowledge I could even remotely possess the depth of grief I am experiencing; my child, my son, my friend, my rock, gone?  I truly did not want to care so deeply; now I know why.  

Justin filled a place in my heart like no other can ever replace.  His loss evoked every human emotion I possess; literally pulling my heart in every direction at once.  I find it too surreal to actually comprehend the gravity of the horrific act which took him from all of us who need, care and love this exceptional man.  Justin diligently worked and studied in preparation to take flight on his own life’s journey.

Oh, do not misunderstand this loving and imperfect momma; my wonderful son, Justin, suffered from imperfection, too.  Nowhere on this vast planet we call Earth will anyone find a perfect soul. 

I will miss Justin’s mind and those who knew him, like me, understand why I make this statement.   The purity of the workings of his mind may possibly be one of the most revealing traits he has; to sit and talk with him is the second enjoyment I am going to miss.  The scope of topics on which we spoke is extensive; however, whenever we spoke regarding his topic [math] this usually involved a great amount of humor and patience on Justin's part toward me.  Justin knew math, loved math, this was his way of life; thinking in mathematical terms for Justin was as unconscious a function for him as breathing for us.  I miss you honey, I still cannot fathom you are not going to return to us...I cannot rid myself of the task of waiting; just in case.  I love you Justin...you're sad momma <3 br="">

University of Maryland Donation letter for murdered Senior's Scholarship

I love my son, Justin, more than life itself; that his life was cut short when Justin had so many dreams coming to fruition from his years of diligence and dedication is heart wrenching. The "Justin DeSha-Overcash Summer Research Award" was put together by Justin's mentor, advisers and grad friends at the University of Maryland College Park, Md; they completed it by March 2011. Justin's legacy is to academics, his first and last real love. On January 14, 2011 a wonderful staff member from UMd called to speak with me pursuant to the arrangements for Justin's memorial; I cannot recall her name but I will always remember what she said. "Ms. DeSha did you know Justin has 174 credits?" "Yes ma'am we talk about everything." Staff member, "Did you know Justin took every difficult course offered?" "Yes ma'am Justin loves a challenge." Staff member, "Did you know Justin knows the Assistant Dean of Physics personally?" "Yes ma'am." Staff member, "NO! I mean personally [vocal emphasis on personally]." I replied, "Yes ma'am." and smiled through my tears. Justin's junior year he taught a class. Curious I asked, "Justin, did teaching a class lead you to think you might like to become a professor?" He looked at me in his 'matter-of-fact' manner and said, "No momma people don't want to learn!" That's my Justin.... LETTER AND INFORMATION TO SEND DONATIONS SUPPORT JUSTIN'S SCHOLARSHIP~PLEASE Help if you can any amount is GRATEFULLY appreciated..this scholarship is my son's legacy....God bless...I am Justin's momma

PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN; Thank you, I remain Justin's momma 



http://advancement.umd.edu/giving/ Search [Overcash] and follow links...God bless!