Bernard Neiweem

After reading the obituary of your husband/father I decided to sign the guest book to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Although I didn't know him personally, anyone who fought in World War II is someone I would like to recognize. There were similarities in his Marine Corps history that compared to my own father. He too was at Camp Pendelton and was with the 5th Marine Division at Iwo Jima. My father, Pfc. James Michels, was one of the marines that raised the 1st flag on Iwo Jima. My dad came back from the war and married my mother Victoria (and had four daughters) and lived in Riverside, IL until his death in 1982. I wonder if they knew each other? Maybe they had a beer at one of the VFWs? :) I wish I had know him.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Semper fi, Betty McMahon

I'm sorry for Bern's passing, but I'm grateful to have known Bern. One of my favorite memories of Bern was when I invited him to be the lunch speaker at the Chicago Tax Club and tell us about his experiences at Iwo Jima.

He was the consummate old Marine, and gave us a great talk. He told us about the sights, sounds, and many "tough" things he saw. Bern actually witnessed the famous flag raising. It was the first time that I saw that low key organization give a standing ovation to a lunch speaker. He was just marvelous!

Thanks for your service, Bern. Semper fi!

Jim Peterson

Burn, was an exceptional man whom I had the opportunity to meet through his son John and John's wife Annette. I was blessed to be a guest in their home and he and Peggie always treated me like family. May God Bless his family through this difficult time. My love and prayers to Peggie and her family.

My life was truly blessed to have known such a kind, loving and caring man. He will be missed by all who had the opportunity to have been touched by his loving heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his loving wife and family that he leaves behind to mourn such an incredible man. May he rest in peace.

May Gods merciful love and the love of family & friends sustain you through your sorrow.

C.Johnson, (Isa. 41:10)