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Bayleigh M.
April 20, 2025
Rest in Peace John . Much love from Alabama.
Frank jr.
April 10, 2020
Susan: JUST found out about John's death thumbing through the internet on my phone. I was flabbergasted. JOHN had a unique qualities you can't teach. Athleticism,a presence, an aura. He could lite up a room upon his arrival. CONGRATS on your lawsuit victory. YOU deserve every penny. Hopefully this will make things safer for stuntmen and stunt women around the world. May GOD bless you and your family on such a tragic loss of life. Stay beautiful,stay great,and stay safe. JOHN I will sorely miss you forever buddy. Rest in peace my friend. Frank Dantoni Jr.
Frank jr.
April 9, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debbie Emery
October 23, 2017
May the Holy Spirit give you a holy hug from within
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July 31, 2017
The God of all comfort will be with the family and give you peace.
Diana Boylston
July 28, 2017
If inconsolable loss can't be fully understood by many who have not experienced great loss, I will pray that your connection to God will be a comfort.
John is deeply cared for, respected by many, and leaves behind a loving legacy.
Donna Bergeron
July 28, 2017
John will be missed by many. I met him and his Mother a few years back. Such a fine young man. Prayers for his family. RIP John.
July 28, 2017
Wishing your loved ones comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Tracy Britton
July 27, 2017
John was the sweetest, funniest, most humble and generous guy I ever knew. He adored his Mom and Grandma and LOVED being a stuntman. I have known him since he was a baby and there was never a time when he wasn't the sunny, happy, smiling kid who loved to laugh and make other people laugh. He was an OUTSTANDING athlete and was always working out to improve his skills and abilities. He always had a helping hand for everyone. He was an angel on earth and now. - John is angel in heaven- sending us his eternal love. We will miss you baby - but wee will NEVER forget you!
July 26, 2017
Sincerest Condolences from Znation. Rest in Peace.
Eddie Conna
July 26, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends of John. While he was a fellow stunt performer, I never got to meet him, but have heard wonderful things. God Speed John.
eddie perez
July 26, 2017
Thank you for your kindness and friendship.
July 26, 2017
We are so very sorry for you loss. Remembered John when he was a student at Holy Cross. Always a smile on his face. God Bless you all.
C.Damare, Gonzales, L
B Sanders
July 25, 2017
You will never be forgotten and always be loved.
You will live for eternity in each of our hearts. Until we meet again....
Love you.
The Sanders Family
July 25, 2017
Rest easy brother. See you on the other side. Prayers and peace to your mom.
Oscar Martinez
July 25, 2017
Gonna miss you broski. Rest in paradise.
Eddie Matthews
July 25, 2017
There are many with talent in the movie biz but few that are as unselfish and able to inspire and encourage those around them like John. He packed a lot of zeal, energy and passion for life and people into his short time here. But Johns generosity continues on not only with family n friends but talk about opening your heart to someone in need, his donations will now impact the lives of many families for generations! There was another famous person whom also died at 33 who's short life also impacted people changing history and the entire world..Jesus! And John will be smiling, running, hanging with Him until we all get there. I pray God's great peace, joy n strength to johns family n friends.
July 25, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cathy Bastian Harrington
July 24, 2017
Sending prayers for the Bernecker and Sherlock families going through this awful tragedy. Praying especially for John's soul to rest in peace. May strength and peace be abundant for his family and friends.
John Lambert
July 24, 2017
Susan: I can't begin to know what you are going through and I have had my fair share of friends and family pass on. This I know: you have my deepest thoughts and prayers while you go through dealing with the passing of your only begotten son John. John was a good decent man well liked and good at his profession. You should be proud of John and know he is in a better place. You need to know that even though John was all those things I just wrote he did not raise himself to reach greatness. He had you his mother to point him to the right path in life driving the straight and narrow road to his greatness in this life. RIP
Triness Kuhn
July 24, 2017
Susan ~ I cannot imagine your pain. I have been praying for you and your family since I heard the news. My only comfort in words to you is that I will continue to pray for your Angel in Heaven and for peace, so you can put 1 foot in front of the other to slowly move forward in life, knowing we will all meet again one day at Heaven's Gates.
Triness Kuhn Class of '73 Chapelle
July 24, 2017
Dear Bernecker Family, My sincerest condolences. Losing a child at any age is grevious, I am sorry for your suffering.~
July 24, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.God sees all things and he feels our pain,he will give comfort and peace to those who mourn.
Donelle Crovetto
July 23, 2017
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. I cannot imagine how painful this must be for you and your family. From what I have read he sounds like a wonderful young man; you must miss him dearly.
Please know that you are in my prayers for peace and comfort during your time of grieving, and your sweet John is in my prayers for the peaceful repose of of his soul. May you receive the comfort you need.
Sincerely,
Donelle Rasmussen Crovetto
Homer Minshew III
July 23, 2017
What an incredible young man. Jesus has him now .
He will be missed be time .
Jai Arbisi
July 21, 2017
I knew John as a child, he was always adventurous and fearlessly. What a tremendous loss to his family and friends, the world is a lot dimmer without him, he was like a shooting star and will be greatly missed. Jai Arbisi
Betty
July 20, 2017
Offering condolences for the loss of your loved one. May your fondest memories, loving support of family and friends, and the wonderful provision God made by means of His loving kindness (John 3:16) help to strengthen and console your hearts during difficult times.
July 20, 2017
I've known John since he was 2 yrs old. Always a high spirit and beautiful soul. Love you, man! James Arena
Liz Frischhertz
July 19, 2017
Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your son.
Liz Frischhertz
July 19, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 19, 2017
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. I still remember John running around our exercise classes. Seems like yesterday. Thinking of you, my friend and praying for you.
Denise Centanni
Carlotta
July 18, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Bernecker family and friends at this difficult time.
Jimmy and Sharon Lasseigne
July 18, 2017
Susan, Jimmy and the employees of LaSang's Auto want to offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son. We are heartbroken for you and hope your faith will sustain you during this difficult time.
Barbara Nollie
July 18, 2017
To the family, friends, and those John touched through his passion for the Arts, his courage to live his dream, and his conviction to die if necessary, in the pursuit of a life well lived; happy. John, I salute you. God's Grace and Peace to your family. From a Richmonder, Barbara Nollie
July 18, 2017
My heart goes out to family an friends of the great man. My his wonderful spirit fly high and free always.
Joseph Newman
July 18, 2017
RIP John, an amazing stuntman.
Eleanor Keller
July 17, 2017
Susan, on behalf of all of John's neighbors in Old Metairie, we want to wish you our deepest heartfelt sympathies. We will miss rounding the corner walking the dogs and stopping to talk to John. We love and miss him.
Lillian Wu
July 17, 2017
To the Bernecker family with sympathy. May the scripture at Jeremiah 29:11, "For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you, declares Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope."
Rhonda Hodge
July 17, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Joan Guidry
July 17, 2017
Susan,
So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this very difficult time.
Joan Guidry
catalano
July 17, 2017
so very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends
Betty WALDRON
July 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss...He was awesome.
V L
July 16, 2017
Sincere condolences goes out to the Bernecker family for your sad tragic loss. May GOD be a source of comfort, tender mercies and strength, as you mourn the loss of your love one John.
July 16, 2017
Susan, I remember your son like it was yesterday. Great person with a purpose. I am so sorry for your loss my friend.
Joseph Pacaccio
Glenda Dula
July 16, 2017
My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be truly missed.
Cristi Chapman
July 16, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. May he RIP. ❤
July 16, 2017
May John's family and friends draw close to each other for support. Remember that God is always there for you. He will give you the comfort and strength to endure. God love you.
Theresa Jones
July 16, 2017
I have lost many people in my family and I feel for your loss. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.
April Carman
July 16, 2017
Prayers for the family and friends!
Anne Marie Vandenweghe-Boudreaux
July 16, 2017
Susan: I am heartbroken for you. Praying for peace and comfort for you at this most difficult time. Anne Marie ( Vandenweghe) Boudreaux
Debbie Lay
July 16, 2017
Such sadness in my heart for everyone. Prayers for everyone's comfort.
Lisa Rutherford
July 16, 2017
What a handsome young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bernecker family. No family should have to suffer the loss of a loved one especially someone as young as John. What a wonderful gift his family is giving to others out there fighting for their life and through them he will live on. God please hold this family in your loving arms so they may get though this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lisa
Leona White
July 15, 2017
Sorry to hear about John Bernecker death, prayer for his family and Condolence to all
Jamie Newland
July 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of John. From all my family and The Walking Dead Family he will be missed.
July 15, 2017
So very sorry. Rest in Peace , the Blythe family, Pahrump , Nevada
Brenda Paulson
July 15, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of all who loved him. Losing someone so young is one of the hardest if not the hardest things in life to accept. May your pain lessen and be filled with the wonderful memories you shared.
Patti Mathas
July 15, 2017
Deepest Condolences, Prayers for his family and friends
Brian and Linda Reel
July 15, 2017
Susan we are so sad and upset about John. Brian is so shaken he said he just can't put anything in words yet. He thought a lot of John. Such a fine young man. I can't imagine the sadness and pain you are going through. Our prayers and hearts are with you. If we can do anything call.
Brittany Maciolek
July 15, 2017
My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Fly high John! Thank you for all you have done RIP!
Ruthie Elbrecht
July 15, 2017
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Prayers go out to the family. RIP John.
July 15, 2017
RIP. So sorry for your loss prayers for his family and friends. And hoping the pain goes away soon but the memories last forever.
Lelia Heath, Gaston, South Carolina.
July 15, 2017
My condolences to the family of Mr. Bernecker. I have been a fan of The Walking Dead for quite some time now. Although stuntmen are quite hard to spot out, they have a huge role on screen. This is truly devastating and just awful to say the least. My heart and prayers to everyone affected. He was a really good stuntman from the sounds of it. He will be missed my many
Sherry Hill
July 15, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to family and friends praying for you all to have the strength to get through this horrible tragedy
Iesha Washington
July 15, 2017
My deep condolences to his family, friends and colleague's. May John Bernecker Rest in Peace.
G Stanley
July 15, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to family & loved ones. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Dawn Allen
July 15, 2017
My deepest condolences to John's family, friends. May he Rest In Peace. Gone to soon but will never be forgotten.
Jocelyn
July 15, 2017
Rest in Piece! You were an amazing man my condolences to your family
Missie West
July 15, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful and talented young man. Sending you hugs and prayers. Please know, people are supporting you in your grief.
Missie
Julie
July 15, 2017
Big fan of the walking dead. Such a loss of great talent!
Annette Vogt-Cearns
July 15, 2017
My deepest sympathies to John's family from Canada. So sorry this has happened.
Gemini Stanley
July 15, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to John Bernecker's family & loved ones. May you find leave during this difficult time. Sincerely, Gemini Stanley & all my family/friends from The Walking Dead fandom
Kristen Goins
July 15, 2017
Prayers And love To John's family and friends!
Janice Dimmock
July 15, 2017
Deepest sympathy to John's family & friends from the UK. xxx
Malinda Tittle
July 15, 2017
Prayers sent to his family So sorry for your loss.So heartbreaking!
Geneva White
July 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I'm a real big fan of TWD and I know this is a terrible thing to happen to TWD family and his family so very sad.prayers for all.
July 15, 2017
May God be with the family during this difficult time.
Linda Irons
July 15, 2017
Our condolences too the Family.
July 15, 2017
Our sincere and deepest condolences to the Bernecker family on the loss of your loved one. Please know those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.
July 15, 2017
My condolences to the Bernecker family. What a tragic loss. It is my hope that those closest will bring close to each other and to God during this difficult time.
July 15, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 15, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Ep 5:28-33
July 15, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Kathy Stevens
July 15, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss...losing my husband was horrific enough but I cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. Although I don't know you, my heart aches for all of you; parents, family, friends...everyone who loved him. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May John R.I.P.
Annie
July 15, 2017
May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring filled the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.
AC
July 15, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.
Anthony M
July 15, 2017
My condolences to the Bernecker family for the loss of John. It's sad to see such a young person of wonderful talent gone. Surely, this is a tough time for you all. May our Heavenly Father provide the endurance to continue to sustain each of you during this time of distress.
Victoria
July 15, 2017
I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. Soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ps 37:9-11
Gloria
July 15, 2017
My sympathy to the family.May Almighty God give you the strength to endure until his promises are fulfilled.Isaiah 35:5,6
AC
July 15, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May mercy and peace and love be increased to you during this sad and difficult time. Jude 2.
M Scott
July 15, 2017
May God grant John Bernecker family and friends comfort during this time of sorrow your love one was a great Actor and he will surely be missed. Psalm 33:18
RL
July 15, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of John Bernecker. When you lose someone precious to you no one else can really know all that you feel, but please know that God's caring thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. My sincere condolences to you all.
McGhee
July 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Bernecker family. May the God of comfort bring comfort and love to your family during this difficult time.
Darlene H.
July 15, 2017
To the Bernecker family I know
this was a hard decision to make .
May prayer are with at this most
difficult time.
July 15, 2017
It is never an easy thing to lose a loved one in death. This was an unfortunate event that occured. Just like we remember our loved ones, may the God of comfort keep John in his book of remembrance as well (Malachi 3:16).
maire
July 14, 2017
John you left this world to soon you will be miss by all your family and your TV fans rip I love the walking dead may God hold you up in heaven rip
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