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Burt Strug
May 9, 2024
Keep him in your prayers
Stay strong and remember his quality endeavors
Jeff Soffer
November 16, 2015
I've been thinking about you a lot recently. I wish you could know the profound impact you had on my life. Miss you, my friend.
Jim Kemph
March 1, 2014
Mollie: Please accept my deepest sympathies,
Michi Chu
February 3, 2014
Dear Bernard, knowing you affected me in ways you'll never know. Sometimes I still think about you. Thank you.
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Farisha Mhd.
December 11, 2012
You crossed my mind. I was thinking about what it means to be genuine and you crossed my mind.
c m
June 4, 2011
bernard, i was thinking about you today. i miss you bud. ctz.
-cmm
Patty Hambrecht
June 26, 2007
Mollie: I think about you and this tragic loss every day. You are constantly in my thoughts and I am very glad that we have managed to reconnect. With love and admiration, Patty
Mel Sullivan
May 28, 2007
Dear Mollie,
My sister Jill just told me about Bernard. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Katherine Ragsdale
May 24, 2007
Dear Mollie and Adam,
I am thinking of you both and sending you all my love. I know you both to be strong and of great spirit. Hugging you from here.
Matthew Oppenheimer
May 23, 2007
Bernard was a great friend, an incredible person, and someone that I will never forget.
May 21, 2007
Noah Wolfson
May 21, 2007
To Bernard's Family-
I am very sorry for your loss. It was a great honor to know Bernard.
Debbie and Leon Pesses
May 21, 2007
Dearest Mollie and Adam,
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of this very special young man.Evan especially was so sad to hear about his young friend who used to follow him around at Newman. We all loved him and love you. Please know that there are so many of us who are here for you and will be.
Claymore Auspitz
May 21, 2007
To the Family of Bernard Herman
Whenever I saw Bernard I would always think to myself: "now there is a man with a truly beautiful soul". I will never forget his smile and the way he looked you in the eye with intent and compassion. On a personal level, he conducted an interview with me for the school paper about Airforce ROTC. He was probably the first person at Brandeis to really make me feel good about my desire to do military service. This was the first time we met. I've cried alot since hearing he had past. I regret not getting to know him better. I remember many times telling my girlfriend: "I should get together with Bernard sometime". She would smile and say: "you should, he is a really wonderful guy". I offer your family all my heart felt condolences. I will aways regret not knowing Bernard better but I will never forget him. Bernard truly touched my life. May G-d help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Claymore
Farisha Mohammed
May 21, 2007
Bernard was an angel; he would gently land into my presence and forever more shine.
My deepest sympathies dear family. He will forever more be cherished.
Eric Eagan
May 21, 2007
To Bernard's family and friends who miss him terribly,
My heart goes out to you. I had the privelege of knowing him only peripherally at Newman--he was a few classes below me--but I remember that even at a young age he had a HUGE personality, and tremendous courage to be who he was. I will always admire him for that.
With love and sympathy,
Pati
May 21, 2007
Dear Bernard, my beloved friend.
You were the wisest, the most righteous, unselfish, honest, faithful, caring person I have ever known.
You set the very high standards.
I believe that you look at us from somewhere up there.
I'll try to live my life the best, so you can see and be proud of me as I was always so proud of you.
Thank you for your friendship.
I miss you.
Spoczywaj w pokoju.
Dear Family, my deepest sympathy.
My prayers are with you.
Pati with love.
Rebecca
May 20, 2007
I pray for your family to emerge through the sorrow.
Julia Kirst
May 20, 2007
To Bernard’s mother and brother,
I have held you in my heart since the news of Bernard’s passing arrived on Monday afternoon. I have asked my friends and my family to hold you in their hearts as well. I hope there are moments when you can feel the warmth of us all helping hold you through this time of unspeakable grief.
I was Bernard’s Teaching Assistant at Brandeis this last semester. We had only a few weeks together, but Bernard made his presence and his personality not only known, but dear to us all. His absence in the last few weeks of the semester was a loss to everyone in the class.
For me personally, one of the great gifts that Bernard left behind was his deep understanding of what home is. In a world where most people seem to be from everywhere and nowhere at the same time, lost in a forest of empty possibilities, Bernard was different. He had a keen sense of where he belonged to, and an acute understanding of the injustice done to his home. Bernard was deeply rooted in the ground from which he came, in ways many of us will never know. His deep sense of place and belonging will always inspire me.
With deep gratitude for Bernard’s life,
Júlia
O. Aragon
May 19, 2007
Molli to you and Adam my deepest sympaty. I remember taking care of Bernard when he was born, and what great joy he was
Olga Broumas
May 19, 2007
To Mollie, Adam, and Betty,
forgive my familiar address
grief brings me
may his soul lift to light
with each bird flying
may each bird you see
be a guide
Olga Broumas (Creative Writing, Brandeis)
Jessica Keweshan
May 19, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Bernard was a wonderful, caring, engaged person, and he will be deeply missed.
Njideka Orjiako
May 18, 2007
My fondest memory of Bernard is being in class with him two semesters ago. He was brilliant. He was articulate, passionate, and would often make the whole class erupt into laughter with blunt and insightful humor. In a classroom of up to 80 people, Bernard was definitely a shining star. Bernard you will be deeply missed and certainly not forgotten. My prayers, and condolences go out to all your family and friends.
Elisa Gangemi
May 18, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the remaining members of the Herman family. I did not personally know Bernard except for seeing him around campus, but I have felt the loss too, as a result of the grief being experienced, by friends who were close to him. He is clearly a person that was loved by many here at Brandeis and deeply touched all whose paths he crossed. Hearing my friends talk about him and reading through these entries, I really wish I had known this wonderful person during our time here. My sincere condolences to you all and take comfort in knowing what an amazing young man he must have been. I wish peace to you all, and especially to Bernard and his family.
Karen Santelli
May 18, 2007
Dear Bernard, I write directly to you, because I know you are paying attention. I love you and believed infinitely in your wit, your whacky genius, your writing ability, and your beautiful spirit. I am blessed to have shared two years with you at Newman and always loved when you'd wander into my classroom looking for conversation--about politics, Israel, Woody Allen, Newman folks... You made me laugh, Bernard, even when life was hard. I will never forget the gorgeous impromptu speech you made at the Student Forum in defense of the oppressed in our society. I was looking forward to the day when I would read your published books, because you had talent, man, lots of raw, intense talent. I'm sorry you couldn't stay with us, but I will bless you and let you go. God bless you, my friend. Be happy. Be peaceful. And we will try too, despite our grief. To Adam and Mollie...may God grant you serenity and relief from your terrible despair. -- Karen Santelli (Bernard's former Newman English and Journalism teacher)
Jill Cahill St. Peter
May 18, 2007
Dearest Adam,
My heart goes out to your and your family. Just like you, he always greeted you with the biggest SMILE. Remember that!
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."- Helen Keller.
Tina Cook -Copy Center
May 18, 2007
I would like to express to you Adam my deep sympathy for you and your family at this very difficult time. My thoughts are with you. Think of the good times and then he will always be with you.
Tate Sherman
May 17, 2007
I had a limited, but strangely close relationship with Bernard. We seemed to have skipped the beginning steps of a friendship, quickly sharing with each other very personal information, something I don't ordinarily do. Bernard wrote with an unforced, natural dignity, and I wouldn't be surprised if this quality extended to his everyday life. I didn't know Bernard that long or well, but I'm going to miss him.
Judith Zelden-Reidy
May 17, 2007
Dear Mollie, Betty and Adam,
Bernard was brilliant,funny, handsome, and had the ability to see the unseen; the true creative. He could identify things that others did not see, whether it was the economic implications of political issues, the moral implication of economic issues, or just following his instincts. He has taught us all about approaching life with his unique perspective, fresh eyes, innovation,and without pre-conceived notions about people. Please know that My heart and soul aches for you.
Evan Simpson
May 17, 2007
We were very saddened to learn of Bernard’s passing.
He came to the library for campus employment and became an important member of our interlibrary loan student worker team. We especially remember his friendly smile.
We extend our sympathy to Bernard’s family.
Sincerely,
Evan Simpson
Dzintra Lacis
Patty Shesgreen
Nancy Mazur
Martha Barry
Brandeis University
Library and Technology Services
Interlibrary Loan Staff
Margaret Hall
May 17, 2007
The world lost one of it's brightest gems with Bernard's passing. Bernard, you are so admired and missed. Thank you for the light you brought to Newman School and the world!
Bernard agreed to sit for this painting about New Orleans that i made for a Brandeis painting class last semester. I hope this will help people remember my friend Bernard
May 17, 2007
Glen & Coty Magnuson
May 17, 2007
Dear Mollie and Adam, Bernard's light shone briefly but oh, how brightly. One only has to look at the extraordinary outpouring of affection and admiration in this guestbook to begin to comprehend his legacy. Coty and I saw him infrequently, but he always left us laughing, challenged and enriched. We cannot imagine your grief, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly and we trust that Bernard has found the peace he deserves. With much love to all the family.
Kelly Fadem
May 17, 2007
To the Herman family,
The news of Bernards passing pains me deeply. I will always remember my days at Blue Star with Bernard. So kind and so witty, so smart. He was one of a kind. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My only hope at this time is that Bernard has finally found the peace he was looking for. Alav Ha'shalom.
Becci Torrey
May 17, 2007
To all of Bernard's family and friends:
Bernard was in the first class (Precalculus) that I taught at Brandeis in the Fall of 2004. It was a great class and walking into the room each time to Bernard's big smile helped to make it so. I will always be grateful.
I would like to donate to a local New Orleans charity in his name. If anyone could recommend a particular charity, I would appreciate it.
My thoughts are with you all.
Michaela May
May 17, 2007
Bernard, I'm sorry you're gone. A lot of people loved you.
Hannah Chalew
May 16, 2007
Bernard was a good friend to me. We were friends in high school but we became even closer as the only New Orleanians at Brandeis. Just talking about New Orleans, we could cheer eachother up. Last fall, he agreed to pose for this painting I made about New Orleans
My deepest condolences to his family, I will miss Bernard dearly.
Henry and Judy Madoff
May 16, 2007
Dearest Mollie, Henry and I send our deepest sympathy to you and Adam. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to meet him and regret not having the chance to know him better. We have read the tributes to Bernard from his friends, aquaintances and family and recognize what an amazing young man he was. We are so very proud that we have had the opportunity to have him in our family. Our love to you and Adam.
Susan Glazer
May 16, 2007
Dear Mollie and Adam,
Many years ago, I had the pleasure of teaching Bernard in the Pre-K class of Touro Synagogue Religious School. He was one of our bright stars even as a little boy - with his encyclopedic knowledge of dinosaurs, and his infectious love of learning.
Our hearts go out to you for this devastating loss. May your happy memories sustain you during this difficult, incomprehensible time.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Susan Glazer
(formerly of New Orleans, now living in Pompano Beach Florida after Hurricane Katrina)
Rebecca Ehlinger
May 16, 2007
Bernard -
I feel lucky that I was able to attend Newman with you for 13 years, and I am deeply saddened that you are gone. I always enjoyed our conversations whenever I was fortunate enough to run into you in New Orleans. I hope that you were able to find the peace you were looking for. We will miss you.
Leah Edelman
May 16, 2007
Bernard-
When I remember you I will remember the way your laugh sounded, the way your whole face and body got involved in it. I will remember the way you took a long time to say things so you could search for and find exactly the right words. I'll remember your enthusiasm, wit, and sincerity. I've never met anyone like you, Bernard... you're in my thoughts and prayers.
LaShaunta Hairston
May 16, 2007
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Will Chalmus
May 16, 2007
I'll never forget meeting Bernard on the shuttle bus to boston and thinking two things, This kid is really bright and, This kid speaks more like an adult than a kid. Then we worked on "Wadding through The Rubble" together post katrina. That's when I realized how much of a gift and passion this young man had in creative writing. We also did some other performance together with similar tones to awake the world of the current problems that no one in society is dealing with. Bernard, I love you, man. You taught me more than you could know, and you have help me fan the fire that is my inspiration. I'm a big believer in finding the positive in every situation, which I haven't found yet for this situation, but when I do I'll dedicate it all to you. My sincerest condolensces to Bernard's Family, Friends, New Orleans, the and the Brandeis community.
Peace, Love, Co-existence
-Will C.
Patricia Landry
May 16, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Most Sincerely,
Patty
Yvonne Yasnyi Hiller
May 16, 2007
With deepest sympathy I sign this guest book. I know your pain first hand. May all the good memories you all have of Bernard help you through this very hard time.
Gigi Zachau
May 16, 2007
To the Herman Family especially Adam;
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Even though we haven't seen each other for some time friends are friends forever.
Love Gigi
Janet McIntosh
May 16, 2007
Bernard was a student in my class (Language in American Life) this semester. When he spoke his astonishing intelligence shone, and I remember once wanting to write down something he said because it was such a helpful formulation of a complicated issue. This was a really, really special person; his sensitivity and gifts were palpable. I'm so terribly sorry our community has lost him, and my heart goes out to his family. I know he will be vividly remembered by all.
May 16, 2007
To the family of Bernard Herman:
It is always especially sad when a young person dies. Your loss of young Bernard cannot be easy. I offer my condolences to his entire family at the loss of your beloved young son / grandson / nephew. May his memory always please and refresh you and may his soul rest in peace. Sending comfort to the family, Dessima M. Williams, former Brandeis University professor.
Barbara
May 16, 2007
I am new worker to Brandeis and did not know Bernard but I am a mother and a friend to my children's friends and I cannot imagine the heartache of losing a child or classmate. My thoughts go out to all of you who are grieving over this wonderful young man.
Ramona Meraz
May 16, 2007
To the Herman Family and especially Adam,
Many thoughts and much love is sent to you right now.
Daniel Saftler
May 16, 2007
Dear Herman Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Bernard was a fun person to see during class and I had great respect for him. He will be in my thoughts, and my best wishes go out to you. My deepest condolences.
Michael Grillo
May 16, 2007
We'll miss you, Bernard.
Shannon Trees
May 16, 2007
My favorite time spent with Bernard was when we would encounter eachother either in the library, his dorm freshmen year or the lunchroom. We would sit down with eachother and sometimes talk for hours. We discussed life, being from the South, me being a Catholic, Bernard's thoughts on politics, life at Brandeis, etc. He was one of the most friendly people I have ever met and was always there for me when I needed to talk about anything going on in my life. It was like he could tell when I needed our conversations. I'm going to miss the special times we spent together at school.
I will always keep him in my prayers
With love,
Shannon
Tanya Fredman
May 16, 2007
We were in the same Orientation group and since then we always shared a smile while passing by on campus. You touched so many people's lives. Thank you for stepping into mine.
Josh Mervis
May 16, 2007
What a great guy. I was always happy to see him, he always made me laugh.
Deepest condolences to family and numerous friends. My you find some comfort in knowing that such an extraordinary being touch the lives of many and will never be forgotten.
Talya Elitzer
May 16, 2007
Bernard and Family,
Bernard's presence and big smile will sorely be missed on campus. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jessica Stone
May 15, 2007
Bernard, you were a wonderful and caring man with a true talent for the written word. I feel privileged to have known you and debated with you in class. To his family, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Bernard, you will be deeply missed.
Nina Rogowsky
May 15, 2007
I have always had such deep respect for Bernard, and though we lost touch after freshman year, I will always remember the writing he let me read and the admiration I felt for his talent.
Binny Kagedan
May 15, 2007
I lived on Bernard's hall during freshmen year, and though we were not close friends, his friendliness and funny antics always brought a smile to my face. His personality and humor reached all the way down to my side of the hall. I was fortunate to have witnessed his creative side on several occasions as well, and his words were meaningful and poignant. Reading these other postings, one gets a sense of how special Bernard is to so many people. Rest easy, Bernard. Our thoughts are with you.
Daniel Temkin
May 15, 2007
Dear Herman family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the great fortune of living on Bernard's hall as a freshman, and his friendship has been an important part of my college years. Bernard was a fixture of the Brandeis campus and a powerful influence on the lives of many of us who had the pleasure of calling him a friend. His smile could light up a room, and his love of and commitment to his city were unparalleled. He was deep but funny, serious but friendly. The conversations that we had about New Orleans, about college, about the world, and about life gave me a glimpse of his world, and I feel blessed to have had that experience. But I also feel fortunate to have been able to enjoy his remarkable sense of humor. His impact on the lives of his many friends will not be forgotten. We all miss him tremendously, and you and he are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences,
Yael Mazor
May 15, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Bernard was a special part of the Brandeis community and will be greatly missed.
May you be comforted with peace during these difficult times.
Rebecca Hughes
May 15, 2007
I was lucky enough to know Bernard during his time at Brandeis. The word that comes to mind when I think of him is “gentle.” Bernard was truly a gentle soul, and that was one of the many qualities he possessed that made him so unique. I consider myself blessed to have known someone who was such a beautiful example of humanity for even an instant. My deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends.
Mandee Schwartz
May 15, 2007
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Bernard's untimely passing. He was one of my favorite people at Brandeis and I always looked forward to seeing him around campus. He was a truly gifted writer and some of my favorite memories involved him at the literary magazine meetings and eating lunch together my freshman year. He always made me laugh and smile and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Caline Friedli
May 15, 2007
BUDDHA!!!
Ill miss you and all your helpful answers and conversations.
I hope you find the peace you were in search of.
Anna Kerzner
May 15, 2007
Dear Bernard and family,
Bernard was one of the greatest guys at Brandeis. Everyone I have ever talked to loved him and everyone had a great thing to say about him. His smile used to light up my day. We will really miss him.
Emmett Price
May 15, 2007
To the Herman Family,
Please accept my most sincere sympathy. As one who had the tremendous pleasure and awesome priviledge to witness and stimulate Bernard's genius in the classroom, I am at a loss for words. May your hearts be touched by the simple fact that anyone who ever experienced Bernard was touched for the better.
Prof. Price
Cheryl, Ben & Martin Litwin
May 15, 2007
Mollie and Adam - We will always remember Bernard in the lazy days of growing up in Lakewood South... shooting hoops, riding his bike ... The days of George's bus ... the antics to & from Newman... the days of sending off the boys to Bluestar on Fathers Day every year ... the happy smiles of relief when we saw them walk off the plane, all bleary-eyed from no sleep!
Bernard made us all laugh and feel happy! Our deepest sympathy and love to you both.
Cindy Kaplan
May 15, 2007
Bernard
was one of my best friends. He was brilliant, articulate, locquacious,
deep, transcendent, and he truly understood a piece of me no one else
ever will.
In a speech I wrote at the end of freshman year, toasting each of my
friends, I said of Bernard," We had AIDE group (Brandeis' New Student
Orientation groups) bonds, and I’m not gonna lie, Bernard, I thought
you were kind of weird when we first met. You never showed up to AIDE
group activities, and when you did, all you did was hug me, which
coming from my Orthodox school where you didn’t touch in front of
people so I wasn’t used to hugs from guys who weren’t my best friends,
I didn’t quite understand it. Especially since I didn’t know you at
all. But then I remember as clearly as if it were right now, we were
sitting with our AIDE group having a discussion about discrimination
and you said that you didn’t understand why people got uptight about
it, and I told you, in other words, but whatever, that you must be the
change you wish to see in the world. On our walk back to Deroy, I
remember that you apologized and told me that you’d seen a lot in New
Orleans and we got into a really long and deep discussion about your
life there and my life at home, and I was captivated. I loved our AIDE
group, but I didn’t really maintain close friendships with anyone
there, but you and I…we evolved into really close friends, practically
living together. You were the first member of my new family. If I had
to sum you up in one sentence, I couldn’t, cause you’re that complex,
but maybe that’s all I’d have to say. You are one of the most
fascinating and liberating people I know, and as verbose as you are I
always listen when you talk and I always know that you have something
valuable to say. You’re perceptive like no one else, and I think that
even from that first week of school, you were able to read me like a
book, and instead of freaking me out, it calms me. You mean the world
to all of us, Bernard, because of your spice and honesty and
genuineness."
I will miss him tremendously, as we all will. I am sad for him, for the
pain he felt and the inner turmoil inside him. May he be calm now.
Restful, peaceful. May we all learn from him how to connect to many
different kinds of people from all walks of life, like he did.
I will forever treasure his writing, his wisdom, his friendship, and
his good heart. I love you, Bernard. I forever will.
Zev Levavi
May 15, 2007
Dear Herman family,
Bernard and I lived on the same hall freshman year. We soon became friends, as did most of our freshman hall, which was extremely tight.
Bernard was enthusiastic and funny in all of his interactions. It always seemed as though he was overflowing with life. Yet at the same time, Bernard was someone who I knew I could talk to about serious personal, political, or philosophical issues.
He was such a bright guy who taught me alot about what it meant to be Jewish in the South, a perspective I had not considered before meeting Bernard. His stories were capable of making me laugh and cry, and they were an extension of his deep understanding of human compassion and wit.
I will miss him sorely. Brandeis will not be the same without his mega-watt smile. I am so sorry for your loss.
Adam Young
May 15, 2007
He was my friend
Stefan Borst-Censullo
May 15, 2007
It is unbelievably sad to hear of Benard’s passing. He was an essential part of our class and campus as a whole and he will be missed.
Meaghan McGrath
May 15, 2007
Dear Bernard and Family,
I am so sorry. I wish you the deepest love and comfort there is. I remember Bernard best from my freshman year in our dorm. We lived across from him and he always made us laugh so hard. I remember he would just walk in the room and smile and we would all crack up instantly. Remember the water? Remember the card? I remember your love advice to me and Jon. You were always so trust worthy. I miss those smiles and laughs and I pray that you will be alright. I love you. You are missed-
With love and many prayers,
Marion Cohen
May 15, 2007
Dear Mollie and Betty,
Joseph and I are so very sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy. Our hearts go out to you.
Love,
Marion Slipman Cohen (Aunt Marion)
Phoenix, AZ
(formerly Metairie before Katrina)
Leah Weston
May 15, 2007
Bernard,
You and I had a connection that I have not felt with anyone else since. I will miss you greatly, as will the entire city of New Orleans, your friends at Brandeis, and everyone else whose lives you touched.
My family and I send the most heartfelt condolences to the Herman family.
Leah
Justin Sulsky
May 15, 2007
I was very shocked to hear about his passing. Bernard had a great sense of humor and so many on the Brandeis campus benefited from Bernard's time here. He was a gifted writer who contributed so much to the Brandeis student newspaper. I wish his family my deepest sympathies.
Nadine Najjar
May 15, 2007
Bernard,
In hiphop class fall semester you were so funny and so smart. Truly one of the nicest students at Brandeis. I'm only sorry that I didn't get to know you better.
Daniel Pereira
May 15, 2007
Your writing was an amazing gift and I was always stunned by your ability to capture the tragic and the comic in a single sentence. You and your talent will be missed dearly.
Hannah Edber
May 15, 2007
Bernard was a wonderful, funny, immensely witty person whose presence will be missed terribly on campus and especially at the Justice newspaper, where I met him. He was an extremely talented writer and a compassionate, open-hearted person.I am so, so sorry for your loss--all of us at the Justice feel it deeply.
Lyndsay Agans
May 15, 2007
I will remain fond of the many chats Bernard and I used to have, many of them over laundry (I was his first-year quad director). My thoughts and sympathies are with you.
Jonathan Rubinger
May 15, 2007
Bernard -
You've been a great source of perspective on several issues, and I'm better off for having known you. Thanks for everything.
- JR
Preston Neal
May 15, 2007
Dear Mollie, Adam, and Betty,
I was fortunate to take Short Fiction at Brandeis with Bernard during my Junior year (Bernard's Sophomore year). His writing was so perceptive, clever, witty, and compassionate. His short stories about New Orleans showed a rare ability to express his deep love for that city, its people, and its heritage in way that the reader could identify with on a personal level. I wish that more people could have the privelege of being touched by Bernard's stories.
May your memories of Bernard always be close to your hearts.
Daniel Baron
May 15, 2007
I want to send my prayers to Bernard-- may he rest in peace-- and his family. I was in two of his classes, and in the second class I had with him, I worked on a project with him and a few others.
The class was Hip Hop Culture, and the combination of Bernard's excellent writing skills and unique (and extensive) knowledge of hip hop-- facts, socio-economic implications and lyrical connections to history-- always impressed me. He was a well-rounded, very articulate young man. It saddens me to hear that he has passed away.
I remember smiling when I approached him walking past the science library or into Chums. For some reason, he always brightened my attitude. Sometimes we would laugh when we crossed paths. We never knew why, but it was always a positive interaction.
I will surely miss him. His friends and family should be proud of the socially conscious, mature scholar that he was. I wish you all the best.
May we all learn from him to ask questions, voice our opinions and brighten the days of others.
Jacob Korman
May 15, 2007
Bernard, you were one of my favorite people and best friends, you will be sorely missed!
Chris Thompson
May 15, 2007
Bernard, you were one of my closest friends, someone whom I felt I could confide in. I can only thank you for the wonderful memories. You were truly amazing in everything you did. I will always cherish your memory.
Blake Hyatt
May 15, 2007
You were greatly loved, and will be greatly missed.
Ramon De Jesus
May 15, 2007
Bernard,
You were like a brother to me. You will never be forgotten.
Allan Lehmann
May 15, 2007
Dear Adam, Molly and Betty,
I join with you in mourning for Bernard. He and you are in my heart and in my prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.
Burt Strug
May 15, 2007
Melanie and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you constantly.
Larry Madoff
May 15, 2007
Dear Betty, Mollie and Adam,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. I will not forget when Bernard ran up to us at the airport in New Orleans and made us feel so welcome. We will miss him and remember him fondly.
Larry and Nancy
Nancy Zelden Brennan
May 15, 2007
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mary Dorsey
May 15, 2007
Molly and Adam, We are so sorry! Our hearts and prayers are with you. Phil, Mary, Pip & John Dorsey
Allison Cohen
May 15, 2007
R.I.P. BHH: You were my best friend and the only one who ever really understood me. I love you.
Leslie Schwartzman-Morrison
May 15, 2007
Mollie & Betty,
I am so very very sorry to hear about Bernard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Leslie
Audrey and Danny Buckman
May 15, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family
Allison Marks
May 15, 2007
Bernard was a truly caring person, one whom you trusted immediately. His fun and fiery attitude always made me laugh - something the world around us desperately needs more of. My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home
May 15, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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