My name is inconsequential, but I am a brother in the fold, and just learned that we have just lost one of our flames, one that had shown bright; one that lit the way for apparently a good number of youth.
   I did not now the brother, we only share a common journey to achieve our bonds across sands, however after viewing his photos, I wish I had a chance to know him one and one, he was apparently a man of character, commitment, and honor.

Fare the well my brother, may our father embrace you in his Everlasting and Loving Arms. And to his family, he is always with you because he is in the hearts and minds of all he came in touch with.

Good bless Derick, and may God bless you, and keep you all in peace.

Greetings,
My name is Bro. Mack Harrison from the Alpha Nu Omega chapter of Iota Phi Theta Inc. My deepest condolences are with you as you are going through these trying times. May Bro. Derick's memories continue throughout.
Amen.