Bernadette, for many years, from afar I have always admired your grace and the way you carried your self as a lady. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to know you better in more recent years. Being in your presence made me realize what a truly special, one of kind individual you were, a breath of fresh air, and always a ray of light and happiness. You were as real as they come, and we will all miss you so very much.