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Post by didi »

Hi Folks,
It's with shock and sadness that I am the bearer of this news. Sonja called me this morning and asked me to notify everyone who knew Bernhardt especially everyone on the forum of his passing this morning.

This gentle giant will surely be missed.


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This is shocking and unexpected news. Condolences to his family and may he rest in peace
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Sad news. He will indeed be missed. Condolences to family and those who knew him well.
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super sad today , blessings Sonja and family , im gonna miss you Bernie :(:(
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This is terrible news! RIP Bernard and strength to Sonja and family.

Please ket us know funeral/memorial details.

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Absolutely shocking, RIP :(

May the Almighty grant the family strength and understanding.
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Very sad news,condolences to his family.
We are going to miss you on the forum.
RIP.
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Terrible news. I didn't know him too well, only met him a few times. He was a great guy, RIP Bernhardt.
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Post by Tony Z »

Really sad news indeed.
As with Kegan, I only met him a few times but I really enjoyed the time spent with him. Also a great person to converse with via email.
A good guy who will be missed in this world.

Rest in Peace Bernard
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So sorry to hear!
Anything we as a VW family can do to assist the family?
RIP Bernard....you will be missed :(
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Very sad news.
Condolences to his family.
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Very sad news, we will miss you Bernard, RIP.
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The news of Bernard's passing came as a terrible shock and words cannot describe the loss to all of us at the ACVWSA community. I have still spoken to him a mere two weeks ago, and at the time he was looking forward to a well-deserved holiday back in SA, working on his beloved Buses and visiting some friends.

Our sympathy and condolences to his wife Sonja (ACVWSA username Sk8terbug), daugter and family, he will be truly missed. Funeral arrangements will be given as soon as it is finalised.

Bernard was a member of ACVWSA since the 30th of January 2008 and logged on for the last time on Saturday 8 October 2016 at 6:12 pm.
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Aaah so sad. He was such a nice guy!!

Strongs to the family!
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