David R. Bernstein Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Valedictorian at his suburban Philadelphia high school and fifth in his class at the U.S. Military Academy, 1st Lt. David R. Bernstein had the intelligence and ambition to do anything he wanted. "What he wanted was to do something for his country," said his father, Richard Bernstein. Bernstein, 24, assigned to the 173rd Infantry Brigade based in Italy, was killed Oct. 18 when his patrol came under fire 160 miles north of Baghdad. Bernstein, who grew up in Austin, Texas, and moved to Phoenixville, Pa., was "an athlete and a scholar," his father said. He was a swim team member at West Point and enjoyed running, bicycling and competing in triathlons. "David was a soldier," said Richard Bernstein, who now lives in Knoxville, Tenn. "If the leadership made decisions, then he tried to follow them. He appreciated serving his country." He is also survived by his mother, Gail, and a brother and sister.

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I hope this message will get to the family of this truly American hero. I have worn the Hero Bracelet of 1st Lt David Bernstein for over 15 years as a reminder and tribute of the sacrifice and service of this remarkable young man. It was ordered from a company in Austin, Texas. When I get dressed it's the first item I put on. I have had this bracelet with me during every aspect of my life including: our Parents' deaths and funerals; my battle with cancer; Church services; a trip to...

Charaleen Wright

July 07, 2019 | Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Sir, like so many days I think about the amazing leader you were and how proud I was to be able to step, if only for a brief moment, in your shadow. Never Forgotten~Fury from the Sky~Airborne

Wes Samuel

May 03, 2014 | Columbus, OH

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. David R. Bernstein:
Always remembering David. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

October 30, 2013 | Carson City, NV

REST in PEACe. NOT FORGOTTENs

sheila

March 05, 2013 | NJ

He was a GREAT man! He lived by actions more than words, no one ever impacted me in such a short time. Thank you Lt. Bernstein, cus you took the place i was supposed to be in, and now i fight every day to reach my goals and dreams and not to live and be mediocre in life. I want to make your sacrifice worth something. You were worth way more than I was... Gracias, Caballero...

DR Melo

January 15, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV

Julio Ramirez

January 15, 2012 | El Paso, TX

Remembering you~ you'll not be forgotten.
Rest in peace.

January 14, 2012

On tuesday i had a beer in the center of Vicenza while watching my kids run around making a mess...I told my wife about you...but there really are no words for your loss. Thinking about you and your family.

Alex Bosco

October 20, 2011 | Vicenza Italy

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. David R. Bernstein:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 18, 2011 | Carson City, NV

1st Lt. David R. Bernstein

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