J. Michael Bernard

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Bernard and the entire family-Kelly, Sarah, and Watty. I have fond memories of growing up next door and spending time with all of you, especially with Kelly. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I also extend my sympathies to Betsy and their three children, whom I didn´t have the chance to meet. Janie (D´Hondt) Selvaggio

He was a shining light at the DAC and will be sadly missed. He owned the triathlon for may years. Rest in peace Mike.

Boot

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless.

I have such great memories of Johnny Mike as he taught me the games of Risk and Stratego,; we built lego creations, and he would trounce me in swimming races! Many family vacations at Culver and summers at his family home made our childhood so blessed. I will miss my eldest cousin and his always smiling face. He loves Jesus so I know we will one day all reunite. My prayers and sympathy for the entire family.

My heart aches deeply with the passing of my cousin, Johnny Mike! Some of my most cherished childhood memories involve spending quality time with Johnny Mike along with his siblings, Kelly, Sarah and Watty. The Heenan and Bernard kids spent much of their time together competing in all kinds of sports/and various game activities, especially during family vaca time at the Culver Military academy. I remember thinking how intelligent and incredibly athletic he was, as well as how kind, loving and humble he was. I always wished our families didn't live so far away from one another but was always so grateful for the times we were able to reconnect. Rest in peace dear Johnny Mike. I am forever blessed for having shared some of my life with you and your family.
To all of my family/relatives in Detroit, especially Betsy and the boys, I am truly so sorry for such an unfathomable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm sending much love from here in Vermont!

Love Always, Tracey Heenan

A good man taken way too soon.

I had the pleasure of being Mike´s Administrative Assistant for 24 years. He was such a compassionate and kind man and I enjoyed working with him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Betsy, Jack, Rudy, Mikey and the fsmily.

So very sorry to hear this devastating news. Prayers to the family.
Sylvia Ruprich

Little more need be said than "Mike Bernard was among the finest human beings a person could come to know." It was a privilege to be part of the 1984 summer associate class at Dykema with Mike and to serve later with him on the Firms´s Executive Board. He was compassionate and kind, cared about others, and always listened. His light shines bright in all of us. RIP my friend.