In a written statement, Barry's son, Matthew H. Barry, said that "the Barry Family finds it deeply concerning that Mr. Richardson chose to feature the tragic and untimely death of our [f]ather in his campaign advertisement without seeking consent.
In a formal letter, Matthew H. Barry, son of Barry, commented that "the Barry Family is disturbed by Mr. Richardson's choice to highlight the tragic and premature passing of our father in his campaign ad without prior agreement.