Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff John Bernard,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff John Bernanrd. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff John Bernard is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

March 27, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff John Bernard,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff John Bernard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff John Bernard is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

March 27, 2010

Thank you for your service. May you rest in eternal peace.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2010

Rest in peace, Deputy Bernard. Thank you for your service to you community. Your family, friends, and fellow officers will be in my prayers.

Kathy Bubb
Caring Citizen

March 10, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired

February 15, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

Investigator
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC

February 11, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Bernard,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grant County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

January 22, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother!

Deputy S. Myers
Berkeley Co.

January 21, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

January 19, 2010

On behalf of the entire Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, family and friends of Deputy Bernard. Our hearts are with you as you honor and mourn one of our nation's heroes. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

January 17, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother!

Patrolman Anthony Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department

January 17, 2010

John Bernard, what more can I say? For those that knew him can understand what a great man he was. This great man was one of the best examples of law enforcement I've seen. You will be missed greatly but not forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Deputy Tyson Voss GT-48
Grant County Sheriff's Office

January 15, 2010

The world lost a good man. You are missed by all.

Deputy Bud McCurry
Snohomish County Sheriff's Ofc/Friend

January 15, 2010

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Bernard and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Bernard, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Bernard is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

January 14, 2010

Rest in peace Deputy Bernard, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

January 13, 2010

I feel privalaged to have worked with you at the Ephrata PD when you were there. You will be missed. You and your family will be in my prayers, God bless you.

Anonymous

January 12, 2010

For Deputy Sheriff John Bernard:

Our duty as a law officer on patrol takes us onto a dangerous battlefield - a Untied States highway. Each of us that patrols takes-on the normal risks of driving that is intensified by long hours and sometimes high-speed responses and pursuits. Death and injury looms above each time we patrol.

We pray for John, his family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they recall all the best moments that each were associated with his being. John has made his mark both as a protector-of-his-fellow-man and a hero among us.

As a retired state trooper and Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff, I am proud to render Deputy John Bernard a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 12, 2010

John thank you for the support you gave our family in Matts death, I hope to do something for your family in your memory! We will miss you, we WONT forget you.

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff, Matthew J Lane EOW 5/30/03

January 12, 2010

Deputy BERNARD,

E. Burke once said, "the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing". Thank you for doing something, thank you for your honorable service to your community and to all of us. You made a difference everytime you put on your uniform. We will never forget you my brother! Me Ke Aloha Pau Ole a Hui Hou~

Det Cruz
Tukwila Police Dept

January 11, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will never forget your sacrifice.

Lt. Ryan Smith
Martin County Sheriff's Office

January 11, 2010

Sincere condolences to John's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tiffany Jenson, PT

January 10, 2010

Rest in Peace. Your sacrafice will be remembered always. To your family and friends, heartfelt condolences.

Trooper Carpenter
CSP

January 10, 2010

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ptlm. Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township PD Northumberland, PA

January 10, 2010

RIP brother John.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

January 9, 2010