In Memory Of Adam Vitaterna

August 27th, 1993-January 5th, 2005

Couple dies in Damajagua Falls
An American couple, Vero Beach, Florida dentist David Rosenberg and wife Jean, died when on vacation in Puerto Plata. They drowned at the Damajagua falls in Imbert, Puerto Plata. They had been vacationing in Cabarete. Recent intense rains caused a rush of the current, according to a Police report. Measures in place to avoid this situation at the popular adventure site failed. The couple is survived by their two sons, Eddie and Stephen, who had accompanied their parents on the Damajagua tour, but were not able to avoid the tragedy.
For more details on what happened, see http://www.dr1.com/forums/north-coast/...

On this web site you will learn everything about our son Adam, why he was so special and spiritual, about his tragedy, our grieving process and what is being done to keep Adam's name and spirit alive forever.

There are so many wonderful things that have happenned and are happening as a result of Adam's death.  Adam has touched and continues to have an impact on many lives, and hopefully has saved a few.

As of June 11 2009, The Adam Vitaterna Memorial Fund had disbursed $78,520 to deserving children in the Niagara Region and beyond The fund covers registration fees for any sport or other activity the child wishes to participate in ,and also cover the purchase of the neccessary equipment and has expanded to other needs.

Thank you to Jay Newton and Colleen Willick for thier generosity in holding a Garage Sale to raise funds for the Adam Vitaterna Memorial Fund.

Thank you to all our friends, family and community  for your support over the years.   We would not have survived without your love, prayers and support. Thank you God and Adam for giving us strength.

Thank You to Sun Village Resorts and The Elliott Foundation for raising the money  and implementing the safety improvements at the Damajagua Waterfalls.  Joe Kennedy, grandson of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, spearheaded the safety program and the Elliott Foundation raised the money that was needed for life jackets and helmets. See the Damajagua Waterfalls Page.  

Here are some of our favorite pictures of Adam.