Category Archives: CCFC

James Choung

Posted on June 27, 2008 by joluyung

It seems odd that only a year has passed by since Bernie left us. It feels much longer, and the space he left, much larger. Jinhee and I still find it hard to think he’s really gone. Closure is lost … Continue reading →

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Debbie Chang

Posted on July 20, 2007 by joluyung

Bernie had the gift of hospitality. He made people feel welcome at church, and in his home. While I was not in his inner circle of friends, I enjoyed the glow of the love of Christ in his life. One … Continue reading →

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Michael Yih

Posted on July 16, 2007 by joluyung

I was always one of the younger bucks at CCFC. Everyone was older than me and further ahead in life than I was. Made me start thinking about if I would be able to step up like Bernie to serve … Continue reading →

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Caroline Rhim

Posted on July 13, 2007 by joluyung

i can’t tell you how many times i’ve started writing this email…just wanting to make sure i can convey every memory i have of bernie. i suppose in the end, something shared is better than little tidbits left in my … Continue reading →

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Kevin Clouse

Posted on July 2, 2007 by joluyung

Dear Bernie, The week before you died, I got to see you one last time in your room at MGH. I tried to say some encouraging things and pray for you, and I was so glad to be able to … Continue reading →

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Jenny Lin

Posted on July 1, 2007 by joluyung

Lessons from Bernie Bernie wasn’t here for very long (32 yrs) but he deeply impacted the lives of those who knew him. It was the way he lived his life and the way he chose his investments (in terms of … Continue reading →

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Dan Chu

Posted on July 1, 2007 by joluyung

As many of you know, our dear brother Bernie Chang passed away on Wednesday evening at 8:32 PM after a prolonged struggle against Behcet’s disease. It has been an unimaginably difficult period for his wife Bonnie, his family, and of … Continue reading →

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Danny Colombara

Posted on July 1, 2007 by joluyung

What can be said about the only man who ever called me an egg (white on the outside but Korean on the inside) without offending me? My favorite memory of Bernie is of our spring break trip during my senior … Continue reading →

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Patrick Kwon

Posted on June 30, 2007 by joluyung

As I was planning out what to say today, I was trying to remember good stories and major events, a logical place to start. Instead, I found myself recalling vignettes and images—thoughts about the little things. I realized that for … Continue reading →

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Mike Park

Posted on June 30, 2007 by joluyung

About 5 years ago on a Saturday morning, a group of us were playing basketball at Dupont at MIT. Bernie was as usual running the show, freezing out frustrated teammates that didn’t play his exact style of game and directing … Continue reading →

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