We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends, neighbors, relatives and Bernie’s medical staff for their compassion, support, kindness and sympathy over a very difficult past seven years since our tragic deer/van accident in December 2005. And for all those who sent flowers, cards, food and memorial donations during our recent bereavement.

We especially wish to thank the following:

Ÿ Everyone that donated time, money, food, Chinese auction baskets and raffle items for Bernie’s Benefit Dinner in September 2006. West Sunday VFD for the use of their hall for Bernie’s Benefit Dinner and luncheon following the funeral Ÿ Dr. Mike McDonald and Staff Ÿ VNA of Butler County - especially Melanie, Heidi and Kathy ŸNurses from BMH - 6 Tower Ÿ BMH Hospitalist Doctors Ÿ Ed and Kim Young Ÿ Rev. Connie Dunn for her wonderful service at Bernie’s funeral Ÿ Ken Metrick for the beautiful music at Bernie’s funeral.

We couldn’t have done it without your support.

And an extra special thank you to Patty Kildoo. There are angels who walk amongst us and Patty was Linda’s angel on earth the past seven years.