Not sure how many of you knew Bernie but I can say Bernie was the best. He was always happy to see me as I was to see him. Always a smile on his face and a good word for everyone. I believe Bernie was an old Marine, he was definitely tough as nails but an old softy with love in his heart.
Bernie lived in New Bern, NC and was at all the trad shoots in the southeastern US. I met him first at the NC State Championships in Hickory NC but also saw him at the Classic, At ATAR in West Virginia and other shoots.
See you around the campfire old friend. Will surely miss your smiling face.