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James Choung

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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Sarah Kim

bernie died a year ago. i almost can’t believe it still. he was a friend from college, a good friend, one of those friends you always mean to call because you REALLY want to stay in touch, but life just … Continue reading

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HeeJun Rho

Just over a year ago, my friend Bernie passed away from a rare autoimmune condition. My heart still aches as I remember him. He was a brash, young freshman when I was a sophomore and yet we ended up rooming … Continue reading

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Anita (Chung) Chuang

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a over a year since his death. It’s hard to know exactly what to write in remembering Bernie, as words often don’t give justice in capturing everything. Here are just bits and pieces … Continue reading

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Benjamin Lee

people say that a life worth living is one in which you’ve helped society progress or contributed to the betterment of mankind. of all the differences that bernie chang made in everyone else’s life, he made a personal difference in … Continue reading

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Lily (Hong) Shah

at next house i remember bernie roaming through the halls of next house in his white t-shirt, blue basketball shorts and slippers. he would always have time to stop and chat, even when everybody else was busy with problems sets … Continue reading

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Caroline Rhim

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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Joann (Park) Lee

Dear Bernie, I can’t believe you’re gone, and that you went home to the Lord at such a young age. I have some peace though, knowing for sure that you’re in a better place, and you’re communing with God on … Continue reading

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Jenny Lin

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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Danny Colombara

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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