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Joshua Bernard Obituary
Lowell native, decorated Marine; 21
NEW PORTLAND, Maine Lance Cpl. Joshua
Bernard, 21, of New Portland, died Friday, August 14, 2009 in Afghanistan's Helmand Province as a casualty of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He was born December 30, 1987, in
Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of John J. and Sharon M. (McManus) Bernard.
Joshua Bernard was home-schooled from K 12 by his mother receiving his high school diploma from North Atlantic Regional High School before enlisting in the Marine Corps in
November 2006.
He was assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Joshua was assigned to his unit in May 2007 and deployed to Iraq in January 2008. He was serving with the 3rd Marine
Expeditionary Force in Afghanistan at the time of his death. Joshua earned a number of awards during his time as a Marine, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Global War on Terrorism Service medal, according to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii public affairs office.
Bernard was an active member of the teen youth group at his church, Crossroads Bible Church in
Madison. He enjoyed gaming, hiking, snowboarding, shooting, an avid reader, and a big movie buff.
He is survived by his father and mother, John and Sharon Bernard of New Portland; his sister, Katie
Bernard of New Portland; one paternal grandfather,
Joseph J. Bognore of Melrose, MA.
He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, George and Myra McManus, and his paternal grandmother, Marie Bernard.
BERNARD Visiting hours are to be held on
Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Crossroads Bible Church, White School House Road, Madison, Maine with Pastor Val Vigue officiating with burial to follow at the East New Portland Cemetery. Donations may be made in Joshua's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or you can visit - www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. To send messages of condolence to the family and sign an online guestbook please visit www.mem.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Bernard
William Hardy
August 8, 2024
I am thinking of Josh today, not because I ever knew him, but because of our "commonalities". I am a 78 yo Army Infantry combat veteran of the Vietnam War and I lost a High School friend to that war at the age of 21. At the time of his death, we were both stationed at Fort Riley. Josh was born in Lowell, Mass. and I lived in Lowell for a few years after I returned. I currently live in Maine as did he. For these reasons, and acknowledging his untimely death in Afghanistan at the age of 21, I am thinking of Josh today.
Linda Michaud-Wehunt (Hill)
December 24, 2019
Always In My Thoughts, Joshua ... Never Forgotten! Doc Wehunt (My Boy) Is Up There With You, Now!! He Deployed To Heaven On July 4, 2018. Thoughts And Prayers For Your Mom And Dad ...
Semper Fi Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard
Patriot Guard
December 22, 2019
You shall never be forgotten Joshua, R.I.P.
Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Graduation from Parris Island, SC
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Josh on Patrol in Iraq
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Josh's Head Stone/Monument
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Josh's Foot Stone, School Street, New Portland, Maine
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Afghanistan 2009
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Afghanistan 2009
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Afghanistan, 2009
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Overlooking Kaneohe Bay
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Kissimmee Florida
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
International Market Place, Honolulu Hawaii
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Polynesian Cultural Center
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Polynesian Cultural Center
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Polynesian Cultural Center
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Breakfast Honolulu
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
NW Corner of Oahu
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Sitting on top of high ground NW corner of Oahu
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Josh and Corporal Deal
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Dahaneh Afghanistan 14 August 2009
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Hawaii
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Iraq 2008
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
John Bernard
June 4, 2018
Josh was the very best this family ever created. The Hole he left - is unfillable. Until I see you again...
Hooman Noorchashm
November 25, 2015
Joshua, my wife and I are honored to have heard your story and have communicated with you father. Rest in peace Lance corporal - because heroes never die, they watch over the rest of us.
Charlie Gili
August 15, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Bernard Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Joshua M. Bernard US Marine Lance Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
August 14, 2013
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."
Hillevi Peterson-Hirsch
August 19, 2012
I honor your sacrifice. It was not in vain. I am the mother of two American soldiers and though they live on, it is because many, like you, Joshua, have laid down your life. Our family will never take your sacrifice, our freedom, or our country for granted. Rest in Peace. We will carry on.
Dan and Lillian Barnes
May 25, 2012
The memory is still painful. We will never forget Josh, his service to our country and his shining testimony for Jesus Christ. Josh was a wonderful person and loved and respected by all who knew him. We will remember him especially this Memorial Day and always. The Barnes Family
May 24, 2012
The Bible says that even those who suffer are blessed. Today, I learned about Joshua and thank him & his family for their support to the troops. I do not believe his life was taken in vane.
Bonnie Dwyer
April 8, 2012
The Maine Home of the Brave Quilt Project would like to present a quilt to the next of kin. Please contact me for more information.
Bonnie Dwyer, Coordinator
Maine Home of the Brave Quilt Project
Elsa Traynor
December 27, 2011
My deepest, most heartfelt sympathy to you John & your family. Somehow thru technology today, I just realized who you were and this special young man, your son. It's so tragic a loss, we too lost out son Matthew, 19 yrs old...my heart aches for you, your wife and daughter. I always think fondly of the fine young marine who walked into my home so long, long ago. May God bless you all and grant you peace.
Linda Michaud-Wehunt
August 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are ever with you...Joshua will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten...
SEMPER FI
Peggy Childers
August 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Suzi
May 25, 2011
Know I am always here for all of you and thinking of you. Joshua I think of you everyday and miss you dearly. I will be wathching over Mom, Dad and Katie. Love you. Auntie Sue
Maria nascimento
December 30, 2010
Fiquei muito sensibilizada ao ver a foto de Joshua morto,sou do Brasil e venho aqui deixar minhas sinceras condolencias aos familiares de Joshua que Deus guarde sua alma ....
August 29, 2010
To the Bernard family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
August 29, 2010
To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Peggy Childers
August 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard:
Remembering Joshua on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna
July 23, 2010
Thank you, Bless you and yours; for your bravery, for your sacrifices and for our freedom.
Sincerely,
Kenna
www.heropaintins.com
[email protected]
Brad Stueber
February 12, 2010
I want to join the family and friends of Lance CPL Joshua Bernard in grieving and in remembering and honoring him. I wish that my path had crossed with his in this life, but from what I have read in his guestbook, I am sure I will get to know him in heaven. Words cannot express the deepfelt sadness that I have in my heart for Joshua's family and friends. I wish that I could make everything "all right" again for each of you. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts as the days pass and ask for God to pour out His best of blessings upon each of you as you continue with your lives on this earth. Joshua, thank you, son for touching so many in your life and in life after. We will never forget you, brother. Enjoy heaven. We will join you soon! Now rest in peace for you have earned it. May God bless Joshua's family and friends and all who may read this.
Donna Gillette
November 29, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza
November 20, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bernard family and friends in the loss of Joshua. I did not know Joshua, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Joshua you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
Budd Johnson
November 4, 2009
To the Bernard family; Please accept our humble and heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the loss of your fine and honorable son Joshua. Our hearts are torn and broken at his loss and the entire country has suffered because of his passing.
I know from his service to country and dedication with honor that Joshua would have made a fine deputy United States marshal, one that we would have welcomed with open arms into our family.
May God bless each of you and may you find solice and comfort in knowing your son died a true hero in the service of our country.
With respect,
Budd Johnson
Senior Inspector
United States Marshals Service - Retired
Carolyn F. Griffin-Johnson
Supervisory Deputy
United States Marshal
Martha Gillis
October 28, 2009
So young and yet so large in character and strength of purpose. How you must miss him. This grateful citizen offers heartfelt sympathy.
Alyssa Mineo
October 21, 2009
Thank you for your service to our country and for raising a brave and strong son. He gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of many and for that I am grateful.
My husband is a CPL in the Marines and over in Afghanistan. I came across Josh's story and it brought tears to my eyes. He is with the angels now looking down on your family and he is happy.
Lynne Neibert
October 16, 2009
To the Bernard Family,
I represent Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers, an organization that since October has sent over 3,000 prayer shawls and lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service for our country. My group is from Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA. If you have not already been contacted and received a shawl, we would be pleased to have you receive one of our shawls along with the prayers of our congregation in honor and memory of your son, Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard. Please email me a [email protected] or contact my church at 15 State Rd. in Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055. May God be with you, Lynne
Accursio Marciante
October 13, 2009
To the Bernard Family,
I just read an article about your son and father's comments on rules of engagement. First and foremost, I just would like to thank you and your son's service and sacrifice to our great country as Marines.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Accursio V. Marciante
Oldest Brother of
Army Cpl Luigi Marciante Jr.
KIA September 20, 2007
Operation Iraq Enduring Freedom
Jeannie McDevitt
October 13, 2009
Dear Bernard Family,
I am so sorry to hear of you loss of your brave son and brother. May God give you the comfort and support in this time of deep sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless,
Jeannie McDevitt
Connecticut
Martha Garcia
October 13, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family of this young Man. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Garcia Family in Ohio
Jack Magner
September 30, 2009
John and Sharon,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I knew Joshua as a boy, and he was a joy. May God bless your family.
Peggy Childers
September 22, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard:
Joshua gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Karin Berryman
September 16, 2009
You'd give the world just to hug that son of yours one last time, but you will hug him again in eternity. All our earthly afflictions are just for a moment when compared with the weight of glory he has in store for us. Joshua is home now, safe! He's packed so much into 21 years, and he's honored Jesus Christ here on earth and Jesus has honored him! I've just recently been led to pray for our soldiers (U.S, Aust., Canadians, British, Dutch and the others), it's fighting for them no matter how far away we are from them. Thanks God for such a man as Joshua and his family!
Linda Michaud-Wehunt
September 14, 2009
No words can ever be enough for the sadness and broken hearted family of Lance Cpl Joshua Bernard. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your precious son, Joshua.
My son served as a Corpsman (Doc) with the Marines, in Iraq for 15 months. Know that your son was very much loved by his Comrades.
God keep you in the palm of His hand and may you walk ever near Him in your pained hearts.
My thoughts and prayers are ever with you...Joshua will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten...
SEMPER FI
Ted Hess
September 12, 2009
Our prayers are with the Bernard family, and all who knew Joshua, that even in their time of sorrow they can know that Joshua is now where he was meant to be, "in the land of the living"...
"Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."
-- 1 Thessalonians 4: 12-14
September 11, 2009
The Savior died to save our Souls.
Joshua died to save our Freedom.
God Bless You!!
Phil Camp
September 11, 2009
.........you know, here in London I was thumbing through the Sunday papers when I came accross the slightly blurred picture of a dying soldier being attended to by his fellow comrades: this was Joshua. Still clutching his rifle: this was Joshua. In a field far from home with the dust and the dirt of an insignificant field:this was Joshua. A real person, someones little boy, it could have been my boy: this was Joshua. Of all the pictures of war, this one touched my heart and I too grieve for someones lovely boy:
This was Joshua........
Phil Camp (London England)
Stephanie Rafoss
September 10, 2009
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Donna
September 10, 2009
To the Bernard Family,
My heart goes out to you all. You are in my thoughts & prayers. May God comfort you in your time of need. Not only has your son served his country so sacrificially but you all have as well. I'm sure you are very proud of him & we are too. God bless you. From a mom who has a son in the military also.
September 10, 2009
My heart goes out to you in this terrible time. Thank you Joshua for serving our country. You will be remembered for your service. May God be with you and your family.
A marine Corps wife, stationed at Kbay, Hawaii
Kelly Davis
September 9, 2009
I wish I could find the words that could begin to express my sympathy and sorrow for the loss of Joshua. My heart truly breaks for what your family has suffered. As I look down at my six year old son sleeping peacefully in his bed I realize that he is safe , secure and free thanks to your son and the sacrifice he made. I pray that my own boy can become as fine a man as your boy became. Bless you, thank you and please know that a grateful nation will never forget your son.
Michael Butler
September 9, 2009
To the family and friends of CPL Joshua Bernard, I want to extend to you my condolences for this heart breaking loss in your lives. What an extraordinary young man. Thank you for sharing him with this nation, though for far too short a time. May God Bless all of you, and may God be with and Bless you Joshua.
Debbie
September 9, 2009
Dear Bernard Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Joshua. Please know that you are in my thoughts an prayers during these most difficult times. Thank you CPL Joshua Bernard, a true American hero to all.
Joseph Hammer
September 8, 2009
Bernard Family,
My words provide no relief to your pain and the emptiness you feel with the loss of Joshua. I do want you to know how thankful I am for the men and women who are sacraficing for our freedom and I am so very thankful for your son and the greatest sacrafice he made for all of us.
Although I do not know your family I do hold you in prayer and thanksgiving
and I honor your son Joshua Bernard.
Chris
September 8, 2009
To the Bernard Family:
God Bless, and Thank You. No words would ever be enough to show you the gratitude so many of us have,,,
So many of us will never forget the sacrifice Joshua made...
Lest I continue
My complacent way,
Help me to remember that somewhere,
Somehow out there
A man died for me today.
As long as there be war,
I then must
Ask and answer
Am I worth dying for?
(Eleanor Roosevelt's Wartime Prayer)
I hope that we are all worthy of your sacrifice Lcpl Bernard. You are my Hero.
Lt. Col. Steven Richmond USMC Ret
September 8, 2009
May God Bless and bring solace to this family as their Marine has found his place at the right hand of the Father. LCpl Bernard is still truely with us, and will be as long as United States Marines stand on the ramparts of Freedom!
Semper Fidelis
September 7, 2009
To The Bernard Family:
I met you once when you stayed at my motel in Bethel with your daughter. We talked about your son going into the Marines. Our Rotary group had just finished a project sending soccer balls to Iraqi children via our local Marine. I remember you being so proud of your son and what he was doing, following in your foot steps. I thought of your son often; for some reason his story stuck with me. Maybe because our Bethel Marine was just coming home. May God grant you peace and strength to overcome this difficult time. I never forgot Joshua's story and never will.
Kathy Thrall
September 7, 2009
To The Bernard Family:
I met you once when you stayed at my motel in Bethel with your daughter. We talked about your son going into the Marines. Our Rotary group had just finished a project sending soccer balls to Iraqi children via our local Marine. I remember you being so proud of your son and what he was doing, following in your foot steps. I thought of your son often; for some reason his story stuck with me. Maybe because our Bethel Marine was just coming home. May God grant you peace and strength to overcome this difficult time. I never forgot Joshua's story and never will.
Lynette Johnson
September 7, 2009
To the Bernard family,
I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your greatest sacrifice will be a great part of bringing peace to so many others. May you find peace in knowing your son is the true hero of so many.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Matt Moody
September 7, 2009
Dearest Bernard Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Holy Man was a Marine in the truest form. Know that GOD has His loving arms around him now and that all is well. You all are a part of the Marine Family and we're here for you. We are so sorry for the hardships you all have had to endure and pray that peace will comfort you all at this time.
Semper Fi,
Matt Moody Family
Sergeant, USMC, 1975-1979
Peter Meyer
September 7, 2009
All Marines feel the pain of loss, just as twins feel the pains of their sibling.
Semper Fidelis
Major USMC (Ret)
John H Ellis Sr (USA, ret)
September 7, 2009
To the Bernard Family;
I know how futile these words of comfort may be at this hour, I offer them with the empathy of a surviving Father as well..
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, the Great Commander, to summon to the immortal legions a fellow comrade-in-arms
Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard, USMC
I humbly bow to the will of Divine Providence, while ever cherishing in my heart the memory of his distinguished service to our country and the free people of the world.
I do mourn the passing of, Lance Cpl. Bernard, USMC.
I commend his soul to all the works and to God the spirit; and in token of my common grief,
I pray his soul meets Gods sweet embrace and for his comradeship to all of my brethren who have gone before to the Everlasting Post, in Heaven .
I ask your comfort for his family and his comrades in their hour of need ….
Amen
JH Ellis Sr (USA, ret)
September 7, 2009
Richard Cole
September 7, 2009
To The Bernard Family;
Although your son paid the ultimate price while serving his country may you find comfort in knowing that he died doing something that he believed in. Although we would have much rathered he come home to live a long life, he was taken from you while still so young. It is impoissible to find words of comfort but know that you have millions of Americans that are there for you and that are praying for Joshua and for God to bring you peace in this most trying time.
Vere Aguayo
September 6, 2009
To the Bernard Family:
May God give you the strength and peace to overcome this difficult time. Please know that we grieve with you. Your pain is being felt around the country. Josh's sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Beth Boutot
September 6, 2009
Dear family of Josh Bernard,
I don't know you, but there are some in our church here in Orrington who do. We are praying for you in this time of great loss. May Jesus Christ comfort you, and may you continue to know the love and peace of our Heavenly Father. Thank you. Grace and Peace.
Beth Boutot
Gregory Marston
September 6, 2009
My sympathies go out to your family with the loss of your son. As someone who has commanded our young people in Afghanistan and Iraq, I can honestly say that those that fight for us now are the best trained and motivated Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors that this country has ever had. Those brave men and women in these two countries volunteered to be in our military during a trying time - knowing that eventually they would be put in harm's way. These conflicts are far removed now from the news, consciousness and everyday lives of most Americans. Please know that some of us believe fervently in this cause and appreciate the huge sacrifices that a few continue to make for the many. Our son is also in Afghanistan. May God bless your son and take care of your family in this dark time.
Sincerely,
Col Gregory L. Marston (ret)
Homer Hawks
September 6, 2009
Freedom is not free. Only with the sacrifice by brave people like you allows us to live in the land of the Free. God Bless You!
And may he be with your loved ones they too have paid such a price.
Homer Hawks
Luke Warfield
September 6, 2009
I live in this great country because of young men like Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard. Through the years unselfish men like him have stood guard over my home and family. For this I give many thanks.
I know you rest in God's Arms my friend. May God give your family the strength and peace to get through the coming days. I hope they know your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Godspeed Corporal. And all the Angels of God spoke "Semper Fi"
Shawnee
September 6, 2009
May you forever GUARD the Streets of Heaven with the other HEROS, REST IN PEACE, SIR, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY YOUR THANKFUL COUNTRY
Mark Moore
September 6, 2009
I sit here in tears. I cannot begin to imagine. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. Godspeed.
Karen Dell
September 6, 2009
My prayers are with you today for your fallen hero. It's been a little over 2 years since I lost my hero--and it's not been easy. There won't be a day that will go by that the air you breath will be sucked out from the pain, a burning for comfort, but I think that's their spirit and love within you. I pray to God for thanksgiving for knowing these young men and their ability to give themselves freely for our freedom. You will never forget, I will never forget the love, their lives, their courage......God bless you and your family. As a retired military member, I salute your hero. May God give you peace.
missy napolitano and 1SGT
September 6, 2009
Lance Cpl. Bernard...THANK YOU for being a HERO and protecting our country...you will always be in our thoughts...to your family...our thoughts are with you...Peace to you always...
Cort de Peyster
September 6, 2009
God Bless your son for the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
He is a true hero and will not be forgotton. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
Semper Fidelis
Cort de Peyster
Former E-4,USMCR
George Raymond
September 6, 2009
From a grateful American.
Joe Cappello
September 6, 2009
Our prayers are with your family. Your son is truly a hero and very man brave to have taken on this challenging responsibility. We are so deeply saddened by your loss. God Bless.
Scott White
September 6, 2009
I live a short distance from New Portland, Maine in the safety of familar surroundings. I cannot fathom the unbelievabe courage one posseses, such as Lance Cpl. Bernard, who took on this job of protecting our country and ridding the world of such evil, in surroundings, I will never know.
To this, I owe my greatest amount of gratitude to Lance Cpl. Bernard and all who have given their greatest sacrifice for my safety and protection here in Western Maine and across our great Nation.
My sympathy goes out to all the lives
Lance Cpl. Bernard touched. God Bless You
robert beavis
September 6, 2009
Your son is our hero. We pray for Joshua and his family. God bless! With sincere sympathy. s/f
USMC Retired Colonel Bob Beavis
Nicole Bell
September 5, 2009
God bless those left behind to carry on. Pray for strength. You will need it.
Richard DeSimone
September 5, 2009
You are in our prayers. S/F
Army SGT. Tessie Whetsel
September 5, 2009
Words cannot express the sadness I feel each time a commrad falls. But know this, your son's sacrifice will live on with each freedom that is gained. Every man, woman, and child, afar look upon the stars and see his light burning bright to help lead the way. God Bless
Sandra Pipkin
September 5, 2009
Can't begin to fathom your tremendous loss....can only imagine....and remember hard times when my husband was an Army chaplain....Our thoughts and prayers and gratefulness are with you....
Dave Hockett
September 5, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time of tremendous loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's grace be with you.
September 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
joann & Andrew Reda and family
PMF of Cpl George E Sigler
USMC
September 5, 2009
Rest in peace, my brother.
Cpl George E Sigler
1/7
Bonnie Wolfe
September 5, 2009
My deepest sympathies to your family in the loss of your son/brother/grandson. Heaven is a little bit sweeter now. My father was a Marine that fought hand to hand in Iwo Jima in WW 2.
Maureen Rinaldi
September 5, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. It is but for him, that we may enjoy the privileges and freedoms in this country. Thank you for his and your sacrifice. He has kept us safe. May God now hold him in the palm of his hand. He is at peace..finally. God Bless him and your family.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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