That is so sad. I knew Berny had it before and from all I heard is that he beat it. He's always been a top shelf member of this forum since the beginning. Sadly I will be unable to attend.

I will pray for him and his family. He will forever be an inspiration and courage.

I can't attend, also. Berny and I go way back on the forums, and if you could give him a big hug for me, I would certainly appreciate it!

tigerman

That is so sad. I knew Berny had it before and from all I heard is that he beat it. He's always been a top shelf member of this forum since the beginning. Sadly I will be unable to attend.

I will pray for him and his family. He will forever be an inspiration and courage.

Yes, from what I understand he had a lump on his neck that the doctor checked a year ago and said it was benign.  He went in a few weeks ago and they checked it again and it was "hot".

Thank you for your words, I am sure Berny appreciates them very much!  I will take pictures when we meet and will post them back here for those who cannot attend.  I am looking forward to this trip very much!

Ken

Bgrigg

I can't attend, also. Berny and I go way back on the forums, and if you could give him a big hug for me, I would certainly appreciate it!

Thank you for your reply.  I am sure it means a lot to Berny.  I will let him know.

Ken

Count me in.....

An honour never to be repeated.....

Bockscar

Count me in.....

An honour never to be repeated.....

Thanks Dom, truer words never spoken!

Thanks for the update.  Such sad news.  Prayers for Berny and his family.

He has been such a mainstay of this forum.  I always looked forward to reading his posts and the knowledge he shared with us all.

Mark

I can't think of anything to say that hasn't already been said.  We will keep Berny and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim

Too far for me to drive but I'll be there in my prayers. Berny is a great guy who helped me out several times and best of luck to him.

 Bernie , he is always one of the members here that i respect .

He wont know who i am but i sure know of him .

Can you give us any update on the plans?

wayne baker

Can you give us any update on the plans?

Berny is recovering from an infection so we have to play it by ear.  He is hoping to be recovered enough to fly to Dayton Ohio on July 8th and I will be picking him up from the airport.  He has not made any reservations yet, so I don't have any times of when we are going to meet.  If he gets in late on Friday, July 8th, we will wait until Saturday, July 9th to meet.  He is at this point planning on staying until Monday, July 11th, so if all goes as plan, that will give us two days to tour the museum.  As soon as I hear more, I will post it immediately here.  Thank you and keep checking back. 

Ken

I am still trying to work out a way to stay for 2 days.  If I can't, we will probably be there on the 9th as the museum opens.

Son Of Medicine Man

 

wayne baker:

 

Can you give us any update on the plans?

 

 

Berny is recovering from an infection so we have to play it by ear.  He is hoping to be recovered enough to fly to Dayton Ohio on July 8th and I will be picking him up from the airport.  He has not made any reservations yet, so I don't have any times of when we are going to meet.  If he gets in late on Friday, July 8th, we will wait until Saturday, July 9th to meet.  He is at this point planning on staying until Monday, July 11th, so if all goes as plan, that will give us two days to tour the museum.  As soon as I hear more, I will post it immediately here.  Thank you and keep checking back. 

Ken

Bgrigg

I can't attend, also. Berny and I go way back on the forums, and if you could give him a big hug for me, I would certainly appreciate it!

I second that!

I remember when he had it before and I sent him a Badger 155 Anthem to help cheer him up.

We are all here for you Berny.

I think I can do this. I will bring my Dad, he has always wanted to go to Dayton and he's getting up there in years.

bondoman

I think I can do this. I will bring my Dad, he has always wanted to go to Dayton and he's getting up there in years.

I say do it if you can Bill. I wished I could have attended something like this with my dad before cancer took him almost 10 years ago.

Good news everyone! Berny has confirmed that he is going! He will be flying up to Dayton on July 8th. By the time we travel from the airport, get some lunch, and check into the hotel, it will be too late to visit the museum. So we will plan on meeting in the main building just inside the entrance at 9:00 AM on July 9th. Here is a link to the museum's website:

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

Berny will be there both Saturday and Sunday. We will plan on meeting again on Sunday at the same spot and time. If you have never been to the National Museum of the USAF, it is huge. We will probably make our first stop at the F-4C which is in the Southeast Asia War exhibit in the second building. (You get there by going through the first main building.) If you visit the website, you can take a virtual tour to get acquainted with the layout.

This is going to be a great time!  If you are planning on meeting us there, please send a message to Rich:

/members/Sparrowhyperion/default.aspx

He is keeping a roster.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

 Ken

Man I wish I could go, but my brother in law is getting married on the 9th, and I'm off to NYC on the 17th.

Ken, I don't know you, but what you've done here is fabulous. Please do give Berny a hug for me.

Bondo, if you're going, give Berny another hug, hey?

Alas, I cannot. My father is having eye surgery the following week, so he's out of the picture, and wants to go with me. I'll have to pass, but send my regards and hope things are better for Berny than they sound.

I am packing up my goody bag today with AM parts I will no longer use.  I will be giving them to anyone that needs them on a first come first serve.  I have some parts no longer in production and should be usefull to someone building that kit.

berny13

I am packing up my goody bag today with AM parts I will no longer use.  I will be giving them to anyone that needs them on a first come first serve.  I have some parts no longer in production and should be usefull to someone building that kit.

Hi Berny,

Very cool, I can't wait to see what you got.

Ken

Lol.  Just remember to save some for the rest of us who can't get there til Saturday. lol

Son Of Medicine Man

 

berny13:

 

I am packing up my goody bag today with AM parts I will no longer use.  I will be giving them to anyone that needs them on a first come first serve.  I have some parts no longer in production and should be usefull to someone building that kit.

 

 

Hi Berny,

Very cool, I can't wait to see what you got.

Ken

Sparrowhyperion

Lol.  Just remember to save some for the rest of us who can't get there til Saturday. lol

 

Son Of Medicine Man:

 

berny13:

 

I am packing up my goody bag today with AM parts I will no longer use.  I will be giving them to anyone that needs them on a first come first serve.  I have some parts no longer in production and should be usefull to someone building that kit.

 

 

Hi Berny,

Very cool, I can't wait to see what you got.

Ken

 

No problem Rich.  I think it would be only fair to wait until Saturday and then we could decide amongst all of us.  No need to worry my friend!

Ken

And I almost forgot to mention, I will be bringing a CD with pictures that my Dad took while he was in Vietnam.  This was between August to December of 1964.  None of the aircraft was painted in camouflage yet.  I am quite sure most people will find the pictures very interesting.  I will bring a CD for everyone who is there.  I only ask that no one share these without asking me first.  And that is only so that my Dad can be credited for taking the pictures.  I plan to build each of the aircraft that are in the photos, just as they looked at the time.

Ken

Son Of Medicine Man

And I almost forgot to mention, I will be bringing a CD with pictures that my Dad took while he was in Vietnam.  This was between August to December of 1964.  None of the aircraft was painted in camouflage yet.  I am quite sure most people will find the pictures very interesting.  I will bring a CD for everyone who is there.  I only ask that no one share these without asking me first.  And that is only so that my Dad can be credited for taking the pictures.  I plan to build each of the aircraft that are in the photos, just as they looked at the time.

Ken

I hear that J79s are also great BBQ grills.  You just have to cook your burgers from about 4 houses down the block and use a very long set of skewers..

Bockscar

 

Son Of Medicine Man:

 

And I almost forgot to mention, I will be bringing a CD with pictures that my Dad took while he was in Vietnam.  This was between August to December of 1964.  None of the aircraft was painted in camouflage yet.  I am quite sure most people will find the pictures very interesting.  I will bring a CD for everyone who is there.  I only ask that no one share these without asking me first.  And that is only so that my Dad can be credited for taking the pictures.  I plan to build each of the aircraft that are in the photos, just as they looked at the time.

Ken

 

If I had my druthers, I'ld like a tiny wrench or screw driver, even an old pencil or pen, or even a beat up paint brush as a souvenir....any old junked tool of the trade....as long as it was well worn and used and otherwise of 0 monetary value....lol....no obligations expected...wouldn't mind a J-79 in the backyard either, keep us warm on those cool fall nights.....

 

Sparrowhyperion

I hear that J79s are also great BBQ grills.  You just have to cook your burgers from about 4 houses down the block and use a very long set of skewers..

 

 

Bockscar:

 

 

Son Of Medicine Man:

 

And I almost forgot to mention, I will be bringing a CD with pictures that my Dad took while he was in Vietnam.  This was between August to December of 1964.  None of the aircraft was painted in camouflage yet.  I am quite sure most people will find the pictures very interesting.  I will bring a CD for everyone who is there.  I only ask that no one share these without asking me first.  And that is only so that my Dad can be credited for taking the pictures.  I plan to build each of the aircraft that are in the photos, just as they looked at the time.

Ken

 

If I had my druthers, I'ld like a tiny wrench or screw driver, even an old pencil or pen, or even a beat up paint brush as a souvenir....any old junked tool of the trade....as long as it was well worn and used and otherwise of 0 monetary value....lol....no obligations expected...wouldn't mind a J-79 in the backyard either, keep us warm on those cool fall nights.....

 

 

 

Bockscar

Sparrowhyperion:

I hear that J79s are also great BBQ grills.  You just have to cook your burgers from about 4 houses down the block and use a very long set of skewers..

 

 

Bockscar:

 

 

Son Of Medicine Man:

 

And I almost forgot to mention, I will be bringing a CD with pictures that my Dad took while he was in Vietnam.  This was between August to December of 1964.  None of the aircraft was painted in camouflage yet.  I am quite sure most people will find the pictures very interesting.  I will bring a CD for everyone who is there.  I only ask that no one share these without asking me first.  And that is only so that my Dad can be credited for taking the pictures.  I plan to build each of the aircraft that are in the photos, just as they looked at the time.

Ken

 

If I had my druthers, I'ld like a tiny wrench or screw driver, even an old pencil or pen, or even a beat up paint brush as a souvenir....any old junked tool of the trade....as long as it was well worn and used and otherwise of 0 monetary value....lol....no obligations expected...wouldn't mind a J-79 in the backyard either, keep us warm on those cool fall nights.....

 

 

 

 

LMAO.....a little JP Sauce.....mmmmmm.......

Ah, the smell of JP-4 exhaust in the morning.  Nothing like it.

I have the goody bag all packed.  I may need a bigger suitcase to carry it. 

Ken, I have the AN/ALQ-101 ECM pod packed up too.  I also threw in a AN/ALQ-87, AN/ALQ-119, AN/ALQ-131 and a missile well strike camera as well.