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Bernard Moon Obituary
Thousand Oaks, CA
Bernard P. Moon, 18, of Thousand Oaks passed away suddenly and tragically Monday, April 4, 2016. Bernard was born January 23, 1998 in Thousand Oaks and attended Madrona elementary and Redwood middle schools. He served as Madrona class president and received the outstanding 7th grade award. Currently he was a senior and four-year member of the varsity tennis team at Thousand Oaks High School where he was expected to graduate valedictorian. He had been accepted to Brown University, UCLA and UC Berkeley with regency scholarship.
Bernard was handsome, brilliant, athletic, adventurous, pleasant, loving, compassionate, inspiring and showed strong traits of leadership, friendship and brotherhood. He was a member of the Boys State, Rotary Club RYLA and Costa Rica Conservation Study. He liked the beach, longboarding, tutoring and games and was known by many and loved by all. Bernard was a confirmation mentor with strong faith and will rest in God's hands.
He is survived by his father, Byung Jong Moon, mother, Kyung Jae Moon and brothers: Brian, Benjamin and Paul Moon.
Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 8 at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 2475 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, 91320. Funeral Mass will be celebrated following at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bernard Moon's name may be made to a scholarship fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Thousand Oaks (805)230-2800.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Moon
Sponsored by Those who knew and loved Bernard.
Irene He
April 1, 2024
We still think of Bernard, his smile and his happy disposition. We miss you from afar!
Irene He
April 1, 2020
May you rest in peace, Bernard. Still remember your insatiable appetite for life and your laughter!
Dear BJ and Jae, take good care of yourself during this trying time.
insung janie annie Choe/Kim
May 7, 2016
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May you rest in peace, dearest Bernard.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to your family.
Bala Mayampurath
April 12, 2016
Dear BJ and family - we were fortunate to have met Bernard many years ago. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Paul and Mary Moriates
April 10, 2016
Our hearts broke when we heard about Bernard. Whenever we were with Bernard, we were always so impressed with him. He was such a well spoken, knowledgable, polite and respectful young man. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you BJ, Jae, Brian, Ben, and Paul.
Patricia Savage
April 9, 2016
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of this great young man. We're so sorry for your loss and although we did not know him, we see by the sentiments shared here what a great human being he was. May your family find that peace that passes all understanding through God our comforter.
Curtis Woo
April 9, 2016
Though I didn't know Bernard, after reading and hearing about his achievements and personality in the news, I was reminded of my best friend and my nephew. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. You were all very fortunate to have known Bernard and had him as a part of your lives, even if only for a short time. Per aspera ad astra.
Yeonkyu Lee
April 9, 2016
I first met him in the HAFS SAT Camp in Korea, and unfortunately that was the last time I got to see him. He was a bright, energetic classmate and it was an honour to have him as a part of the group. Although we did not talk much afterwards, it was devastating, and still is, to hear that he passed away ... You will be forever remembered - rest in peace.
Jeff [email protected]
April 9, 2016
I didn't know your son, but I do know how difficult it is to lose a son to a tragedy. The grief can be overwhelming. I pray you lean on each other as you patiently walk through this difficult time. Grief is not a process but a life long journey. If you need to talk, just contact me.
Stephanie
April 8, 2016
I didn't know Bernard personally, but from what I know of him now, he was an exemplary young man. My deepest condolences to everybody who loved Bernard, and I hear he was loved and respected by many, many people.
Akhil and Arjun Gutta
April 8, 2016
My boys always talked about what a great tennis player he was and honored to have played with him in the clinic. They were more impressed with his intelligence, kindness and sense of humor as they got to know him. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for your family that the amazing love/memories you shared with him over the years will give you the strength in this difficult time.
May trust, strength, hope, and peace be with the Moon family during this heartbreak.
Robin Slattum
April 8, 2016
Sonia Corlew
April 8, 2016
I was blessed to have been touched by your son's life and the entire Moon family. What a blessing he was to so many. May his impact live on through the wonderful scholarship fund you have created in his legacy, and may the young recipients feel privileged to be associated with such an honorable name.
Deborah DeFoe
April 8, 2016
Bernard was an extraordinary young man. He blessed the lives of those who knew him. May your faith and the support of family and friends comfort you in the days ahead. Bernard was loved and will never be forgotten.
Kaplan Family
April 8, 2016
Moon Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We are beyond any words to describe how heartbroken we are for you. May you gain strength and comfort knowing he's in God's hands now.
Sarah K.
April 8, 2016
Bernard was a patient in our office. I will always remember his smiling face as he entered the room . He was such a respectful and polite young man. His intelligence and wit was always present. My heartfelt prayers go out to the entire Moon family. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God hold you close..
Sarah @ Face Focused Orthodontics
Eve Deschenes
April 8, 2016
Brian and Moon family, I am so sorry for your loss. The world loss an incredible young man.
April 8, 2016
"Our thoughts and prayers stand silently with you in hopes to adding to your strength"
- The. Maurer Family (Newbury Park, CA)
Tricia Onsgard
April 8, 2016
I am so saddened to hear about your loss Bernard was a remarkable young man who achieved so much in his short time here on earth. May the Lord give you HIS peace that passes all understanding knowing that Bernard is now resting in Our Saviors arms
Alice
April 8, 2016
Dear Moon Family, my heart is so broken for you for losing such a wonderful child. It's big loss to the community. Bernard is God's gift to the world. He's finished his mission for this trip and moving on to the next. I pray that God's grace will comfort you in this extremely difficult time.
Alicia Rodriguez
April 8, 2016
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. My prayers are with your family.
Carolyn Masson
April 8, 2016
Your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Michelle Ryland
April 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
A K
April 8, 2016
Our hearts go out to the Moon family & friends & as a 1980 T.O.H.S. Alum as well our son 2010 Alum to all his fellow classmates & instructors.
chris peterson
April 8, 2016
To Bernard's family... You can find comfort in the fact that your son has touched so many lives... he will live on in theirs..((HUGS))
Nagatoshi family
April 8, 2016
Our heart and prayers are with the Moon family. God will always be with you.
April 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our prayers. God bless and comfort you.
GeorgeLiliGlennGerard Tomen
April 7, 2016
Our family mourns with you on this tragic loss and we celebrate and rejoice with you on the life that Bernard lived! We are so proud and honored that he somehow became a part of our lives! So privileged to have known such a courteous, athletic and intelligent friend of our sons...
We are praying for you as you go through this stage in your life! God has got your back as he did with Bernard!
Looking forward to that day when he and Gerard will be able to play tennis again in God's tennis courts!
God keep you in the palm of His Hands...
The Tomen Family
Jill
April 7, 2016
Just wanted to offer my most sincere condolences to your entire family. I did not know Bernard, but my friend worked at Los Robles that evening. I lost a family member tragically this past year, and while there are no words adequate enough to comfort, I will keep you all in my prayers. May God comfort us, the community and all who were blessed to know have known this wonderful young man.
Barrie Silberberg
April 7, 2016
The loss of such a remarkable young man has rattled our community to the core. Our hearts break for sweet Bernard's loved ones. I have heard Bernard's name since the kids were in 6th grade, when my daughter Annsley started to talk about her brilliant, kind, sweet classmate. They continued to be in other classes. We are so very sorry for the huge loss to your family and our community. These kids will never forget Bernard's smiling face. May you find peace in knowing the impact your son has provided to so many in his short 18 years.
Sue Otto
April 7, 2016
I am so much in shock this has really hit our county hard. I am so sorry for the loss. Praying for you and your family. During this time
Heather H
April 7, 2016
I am so sorry for your family's incredible loss. He was an outstanding young man! The community of TO will miss him greatly. May God and the love of family and friends provide comfort at this difficult time.
Renee Culhane
April 7, 2016
I wish I had known your son, Bernard. He was an amazing young man. I have two students at TOHS and cannot imagine what you are going through. My heartfelt condolences.
April 7, 2016
Moon family,
On behalf of the Pinecrest Schools Thousand Oaks family, we extend our deepest and most sincere sadness. The world of education was so fortunate to have such a shining star. He will forever shine above you and light your way.
Sue Scott
April 7, 2016
May the love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and forever more. May the Lord hold your hearts and give you strength for each day. I am so sorry for your loss.
April 7, 2016
Thinking of you
Miran (Julie) Kim
April 7, 2016
No words can help lessen the pain and sadness your family must be going through. Hope you'll find comfort knowing that Bernard is now safe in our Lord's arms resting in peace. May our eternally loving God keep you close to him during this trying time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne H
April 7, 2016
My heart is broken by the loss of this outstanding young man~ May his family feel the love, strength and support from us in this loving community, especially those of us who are TOHS alumni.
Even though I've never met Bernard and his family, I feel their loss. Prayers and love to all of them~
Maggie Angel
April 7, 2016
Deepest regards to the Moon family. Bernard was a bright young man who motivated my sister and I and always made us laugh. You'll always be remembered.
Winston Cacal
April 7, 2016
we'll see you in the morning young man...
Celeste Corbin
April 7, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Rick Brewster
April 7, 2016
I grew up on the California central coast in the 50's and early '60's. With dear friends (still) in Thousand Oaks, I spent considerable time there. Those friends also hosted me many times while in the Marine Corps. Such a beautiful town with friendly people and it hurts my heart that such a tragedy happened there. I offer my condolences to the Moon family, their friends, and the people who knew him. May the peace that passeth understanding fall upon them and help them through this most difficult time.
Alison, Kevin, Peichen and Allen Ho
April 7, 2016
We are truly sorry for the passing of Bernard and want to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Moon family.
kelly king-jenkins
April 7, 2016
Dearest Bernard,
You are very missed. I miss seeing you talking to Jamie on her computer, your smile, your laugh, your pink shorts:)You helped Jamie get thru so much. You will forever be a very special person in the Jenkins Families hearts.
Love you to the moon and back
Bernard, I know you will forever be looking over Jamie .
Keri Menne
April 7, 2016
I don't know your family, and I wish I had known Bernard. My family has suffered loss so I know there are no words. I was with Bernard Monday night and the other helpers. I want you to know Bernard was embraced with care and comfort, calm and tender loving words. He was not alone or afraid. I wish for each of you to feel warmth in rejoicing the happy memories you hold dear, and finding peace by honoring the things in life he loved. Many hugs forever.
April 7, 2016
The entire Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital Staff extends their deepest condolences for such a tragic loss. Bernard was an incredible young man.
Lawrence In
April 7, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We are beyond any words to describe how heartbroken we are for you. May you gain strength and comfort knowing he's in God's hands now.
Christina Fung
April 7, 2016
There are no words to comfort you, and I want you to know how much love you are surrounded with here in our community. My heart breaks for you and I lift your family up in my prayers each day. Our sons were friends.
Scientific Research Class of 2015 with all of our awards. Bernard, we're winners! <3
Aleena Ali
April 7, 2016
Bernard, you made every day in Scientific Research last year a memorable one. Your wit and intelligence made you one of the most loved people at TOHS and in the Thousand Oaks community as a whole. I will always cherish all the times I got to spend with you and I will never be able to express the sadness that fills my heart knowing that you are no longer with us. I guess God had a different plan.
April 7, 2016
No words can touch your pain. But please know that we are keeping you all in prayer as you mourn. God bless you and keep you.
Josh, Lisa and Bob Shaffer
Janice McMahon
April 7, 2016
So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. He sounds like an amazing young man. My prayers are with your entire family.
Jennifer Model
April 7, 2016
The Model family is saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved son Bernard! Jeremy played tennis with him since we moved here in 2008 and has wonderful memories of him being a caring and fun-loving person. Please accept our deepest condolences!
Sheri Thompson
April 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of grieving and sorrow. May God draw you near and may He be your strength.
Christine Caruso
April 7, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to the family on your terrible loss. May you one day find peace within to remember all the good things that Bernard brought upon you. .RIP Bernard.. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
M Magnuson
April 7, 2016
So sorry for your loss! Our family is praying for the Moon family & the Thousand oaks community.
Beatrice Clemen
April 7, 2016
Our deepest condolences .
Bea Clemen
Emilio Sovero
April 7, 2016
BJ so sad to hear about your son Bernard. 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. Please extend my condolences to your family.
Laura Chabot
April 7, 2016
My son, John, was in boy scouts with Paul. They are in confirmation together. My heart grieves with you. You are in our prayers.
Carrie Cosgrove
April 7, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time and may our prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones. Bernard will be truly missed by his family, friends and the entire community.
Elsje Chun
April 7, 2016
Sending love, hugs, and condolences to the family.
Laurie Robertson
April 7, 2016
No words can ever express this loss. May you find strength somehow, somewhere to get through this difficult time.
Those smiles...Bernard, you'll never know how much you've impacted their lives
Holly
April 7, 2016
May you rest in peace, my memory of you makes me smile. You, your brother and all the boys in my main hall during a power outage after Bernard tripped over the Aspen sandbox. You're all such caring boys--taking care of Bernard. OFcourse, Bernard was a trooper and continued to drive home even with a lump on his leg. My heart is broken for your family and our community. Bernard...watch over our boys and keep them safe.
Nancy Nelson
April 7, 2016
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Nancy Nelson
April 7, 2016
I am a friend of your Minnesota family, the Sullivans, and want to tell you how sorry I am for your family. I only knew Bernard through the lovely stories and pictures shared with me by them. When they told me of this tradgedy my heart broke for all of you. I will be praying for God's healing hand upon your lives.
His love and peace to you.
Jeffrey Cordone
April 7, 2016
Farewell Sweet Prince!
Wendy Goldstein
April 7, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Moon family, friends and loved ones. RIP Bernard.
Christine Hale
April 7, 2016
Many prayers for the Moon family from a fellow TOHS family.
TAMMY Finnerty
April 7, 2016
Bernard tutored my son Jack this past school year three times a week. He was with us on Monday, and our last conversation was about his Bollywood dance in the talent show... we had a few laughs about it, and the last thing I said to him was, you really know how to have fun and live life! That was very clear. He was such a lovely lovely young man with such a bright future, and a HUGE positive role model for my son. He is missed, and we are heart broken. May his family find peace and heal from this terrible loss.
Gina Kelm
April 7, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, and the hole in your hearts.
Irene He
April 7, 2016
I remember when Bernard was young and was always cheerful. He brought a lot of joy to our lives. I will be there at the funeral.
Gabriela McLaughlin
April 6, 2016
Bernard was loved by so many.
May the Lord shower your family with the spirit of peace,hope and consolation.
Bernard's spirit is now perfected.
Our family will be praying for all of you.
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