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Written by Maya Teague | |||
Saturday, 21 March 2009 13:17 | |||
It is with profound sadness that we share with this website’s readers the sudden passing of a great friend and unforgettable person, Bernard Lehrer, or "Bernie." He was a lawyer, a writer and an Elvis impersonator – all rolled into one exceptionally-compassionate and brilliant human being.
* Editor’s Notes: Atty. Lehrer contributed the following articles to the www.mabuhayradio.com:War of Words Over Gun-Control Issue Rages
B ernie passed on peacefully Thursday night, March 19, during a coronary procedure at the Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura.
The details on a "Celebration of Life" memorial service for Atty. Lehrer will be announced soon.
The incomparable Bernie is survived by his Filipino-American wife, Ella Ma Lehrer; daughters Stephanie Lehrer, Pamela Trank and Valerie Mendelsohn; sister Fran, son-in-law Leif and six grandchildren. Perhap’s Winston Churchill's epitaph will apply also to Bernie Lehrer: "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." * Editor’s Note: The Filipino-American poet Maya Teague has composed this poem for Bernie Lehrer: FARE THEE WELL
T onight . . . It looks like it is time. My dear Bernie, go placidly to that other place Where I can not hold your hand or look upon your face. Go now, for to prolong this Would only slaughter my spirit Long embittered by the ale of sorrow. To remain here would only make agonizing Your precious few breaths. I desire neither. Forget me momentarily, as you leap Into that immense unknown, way beyond this earth To bask in the grandeur of timelessness and space.
A nd some day . . . When all my earthly cares are done And the seasons have ceased to inspire me, When the gods unlock the portal of my soul, I will softly close my eyes, a smile upon my lips, While you illumine my path and make clear all my dreams That I may reach your place among the stars And touch your shining perfection. There I shall float toward you, dear brother Perhaps also, it is where we might begin To chart a new life or life-form, that is more bearable Than the one we had the misfortune to endure.
R est in absolute serenity, my dearest Bernie . . .
Maya Teague
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Please extend to the Lehrer Family our condolence and deepest sympathy on the death of Bernie.
Please send us any material about, including favorite photographs of, Bernie, as we will publish a permanent site for him in our Obituary/Memorial Section. He contributed some articles to our website.
Please let us know also of the funeral details, as well as any memorial service planned.
Elvis must now be happy in the Great Beyond, as Bernie has joined him.
With our prayers,
Bobby M. Reyes
Editor
www.mabuhayradio.com
(For and on behalf of the MabuhayRadio's columnists, editors, writers and webmaster)
:o) Tony V. Grey
Oxnard, California
Our hearts, love and condolences go out to Ella and family.
My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear about Bernie - he was a beautiful person, a loyal husband, a great companion, and a refreshing breath of fresh air and ideas. You were very good together, and you had the perfect partnership. These are my personal observations from when we get to spend a little time together as Kapitbahay contributors and volunteers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bernie, you and your family.
Angie Lavey
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He became, for me, the father I had lost, the brother I could jostle with, the friend with a quenchless admiration for all things well-cooked, well-endowed and well-written.
We were his second family. I am just grateful he left us with many YouTube videos - some spectacular, others excruciating - clips to remember him by.
We certainly will keep you informed of the upcoming "Celebration of Life" to take place at the horse-racing grounds in Ventura he so loved.
From his family and hordes of friends, we thank you for the website and the tribute to Bernard Lehrer. It is greatly appreciated, and knowing Bernie, he must be giggling with glee over all this adulation. Thanks a million!
Maya Teague
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