Create your own SimpleSite website
Message Board
This message board is a place where friends and family can leave messages for or about Dani.
Written by Marty on Jun. 19, 2008
I think about you every day. Your absence is a void that I cannot fill, no matter what I do. My heart aches for your family and friends. You were the speical one. Know that you touched everyone you ever met with your smile and beauty

Written by Kris Minton on May. 20, 2008
Dani,
So I just wanted to thank you for reminding me that it is your moms birthday today. I just text her telling her that I miss her and was thinking about her and she asked if I knew if it was her birthday. I know that was you telling me to text her. I miss ya kid. I cant wait to be up there with you. It's killing me not being able to. But I will soon enough.

I Love You!

Kris Minton

Email:
Written by Cody on Apr. 16, 2008
Dani,

It's the end of the college admissions process. I remember when you had to go through it but I never knew why you were so worried since you were a genius and got into every single school you applied to and then some, when you were getting offers from others.

This year is supposedly the most brutal admissions process to date according to Newsweek with record amounts of applicants and a lower amount of students being accepted due to the budget cuts. However, I still managed through. I still haven't decided where I am going yet but you will be the first to know.

Here's a pic of 10th St. at Laguna. Favorite beach in laguna. Has not gotten too crowded yet. Good conditions but the water is still chilly.

Love yah babe.

Email:
Written by Kim Sandnes on Apr. 15, 2008
Dani,

We have spoken often but not in public. You are with me every day putting the smile on my face and giving me the strength to go forward. Your dad and I have such wonderful memories of you and Sean - we were such a strong and complete family. My greatest honor was being your mom and best friend. Our walks, talks and wonderful hugs are what I miss the most. I can't even go by the mistletoe in the trees without thinking about how special that time was with you.

What I cherish the most is to see how you have touched so many lives. You and your brother touched mine forever. May you continue to do that and be their angel, giving them the strength and joy of life that you had. Giving to others was your greatest gift.

Thank you for my birthday hug - it is there for me everyday.


Missing you, Kim

Email:
Written by Kris Minton on Apr. 11, 2008
So I am taking a math class this quarter. Not going to lie, I think of you on just about every problem I do. When ever I have a question I just think where is my Dani when I need her. I miss you. I think about you a lot. I have been playing a lot of soccer games and right before kick off I take a knee in the goal and say a quick prayer for you to be with me. :) I miss you so much. I look forward to seeing you soon though. That is what puts such a big smile on my face every morning is knowing that I will be with you again some day. You made me appreciate life and live it to the fullest. You touched so many and made them realize how precious life is. God is lucky to have you up there. I love you Dani Bernard. I cant wait to be with you again. Look over me my guardian angel. <3

Email:
Written by Cody on Mar. 21, 2008
Dani!

I keep running into your little brother. Today we were talking about how you set such high standards and now it's really hard for him to look good. Geez you were too smart.

Email:
Written by Rich Bernard on Mar. 10, 2008
Loving & missing you

Email:
Written by Rich Bernard on Mar. 10, 2008
Dani,
Our tree is as beautiful as ever. I remember how together we loved watching the blooms take over.
Love,
Dad

Email:
Written by Bob Berends on Feb. 24, 2008
Dani

It's past 1:00 a.m. and I can't sleep as I am thinking about you, how much we miss you and how blessed I am at having the privilege of having you as my daughter. Reading all the messages on this Message Board, there is the common theme: Your impact on everyone's lives. You touched so many people in so many positive ways, and so many of us are trying to be like you. Your mother and I are hoping to raise more funds for the Danielle Bernard Memorial Scholarship Fund in recognition of those persons who followed in your footsteps by being positive role models. We love you, Dani, and I pray for you every day. Thank you for being in our lives.

I love you, always and forever ....

Bob Berends

Email:
Written by Kris Minton on Feb. 23, 2008
Dani,
I don't really know where to begin. We had so many memories. Some of the greatest ones were when you were tutoring me. Always watching Family Matters on TV while we were doing homework. Or just what ever we were doing. You really don't know how much you touched my life Dani. In every aspect. You were more than a tutor to me. You were a friend, a tutor, and someone who listened if I had a life problem. You helped me so much with all the problems I had. But you always told me to look at the glass half full because life is too short not too. I love you so much and I miss you to no end. You will be happy to hear that I did great my first quarter of college. Probably the best I have done since first grade. haha. My life would not be the same without you coming into it. You touched me so greatly and I have changed for the better. I know your looking down on me from Heaven. Your the best gaurdian angel I could ask for. I look forward to seeing you soon and watching more Family Matters episodes with you!!!! I love you. See you soon Dani.

Email:
Written by Cody Yu on Feb. 21, 2008
Dani!!

Do you remember Courtney's car? It's probably my most favorite mercedes ever. Riding in that old car on our way to lunch, never enough leg room in the back but some how we were always comfortable, listening to music from a boombox because the radio didn't have any reception.

I miss riding in that thing. I see your little brother in his VW bus every now and then, and I just start cracking up and I can't help but laugh. :D

Miss yah

Email:
Written by Charlene, Dani's Mom on Jan. 18, 2008
To my Keller Williams Family,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share Dani's story and especially her character. My experiences with Keller Williams Realty reminds me often of the culture that Dani stood for. Her father and I are so proud to create the opportunity to continue Dani's mission of never leaving anyone behind. We are continuing with a scholarship allowing students to enhance their education and to help spread the message that Dani so engraved in all that she knew.

Please make your checks out to:
Dani Bernard Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mail to:
Charlene Berends
21656 Fernleaf Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630.

Please include your business card.

The scholarship will be awarded in June 2008. I will notify everyone about the recipients and why they were chosen.

God Bless you all and I look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

Email:
Written by Cody Yu on Jan. 16, 2008
Dani,

It's been over a year since the last time I saw you. Next week will be the second to last time I take finals at El Toro. I want to take this time from my studies to drop by and say hello.

My freshmen year meeting you, Courtney, and Becca(already knew her before but she deserves to be mentioned) was pretty much one of the highlights of that year and out of all my years in high school. You were, on par with Courtney, the nicest upper classmen I had the pleasure of knowing. You would give me rides home and always say hi.

Sophomore year was the year with my best memories of high school. Being able to just hang out with you every day during snack and talking about the most randoms subjects was by far the best part of the day. Seeing you in your tye dye shirt, all bright and colorful, gave me a sense of joy even though I was at school :D. Sneaking off campus and going to lunch were good times. In hindsight I'm so glad that Lindsay Holbrook asked me to Winter Formal which led to being in your winter formal group. We went to dinner at Courtney's house, which was too much fun, especially with the whole Alice in Wonderland set up. Then your dad drove us up to the Discovery Center for the dance itself. I was able to sneak in a dance with you that night even though you seemed to be unable to get unattached from your date. After the dance we went to your Dad's house played pool and jumped into the jacuzzi. Winter formal was the best night of that year.

I remember one late start day you were giving me a ride. After Bagels and Brew we were on our way to go pick up one of your friend's. We made a left turn onto Trabuco going a bajillion MPH and almost hit the center divider. I told you, You're a CRAZY driver.

We just went to Hawaii this past summer. The boys and girls team switched every year to go there for the water polo tournament. When I went to Waimea Bay at North Shore it was so beautiful and sunny. It just reminded me of you.

Love yah babe,

Cody

Email:
Written by Charlene, Dani's Mom on Dec. 22, 2007
To all that love Dani.

A Merry Christmas from Heaven

I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
on cold wintry nights.

I still share your hopes
and all your cares
I’ll even remind you
to please say all your prayers.

I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
above all the crowd.

Keep trying each moment
to stay in His grace
I came here before you
to help set your place.

You don’t have to be
perfect all the time
He forgives you the slip
if you continue to climb.

To my family and friends
please be thankful today
I’m still close beside you
in a new special way.

I love you all dearly
now don’t shed a tear
cause I’m spending my
Christmas with Jesus this year.

Love Dani,
Love her Mom.

Email:
Written by Daniel Won on Nov. 27, 2007
Dani,
Today is that one year mark. I can't believe that it went by so fast. I think I told you that my dream school was the United States Air Force Academy. Well I'm currently attending it as a freshman and it's really awesome. Every night, taps goes off which is the music they play to respect the fallen soldiers like during their funeral. Well, people usually just stay in their dorms doing homework or whatever but I had to come out and pay my respect to you and salute while taps was playing. My heart is in tears right now but this is not a good-bye forever, it's a "see you later" good-bye because we will def. see each other one day. I miss you Dani. You will always be in my hearts. Thank you for all the memories you've created like "tests" in AP Bio with Mrs. Carter. That class was the most fun class I have ever had. You were a big impact in that class and when you were out, the classroom felt dull. Well, thank you so much for everything.
Love,
Daniel Won

Email: