Memories of Capt. Thomas J. Bernsen, Jr.

In memory of

Capt. Thomas J. Bernsen, Jr.

San Diego, CA

December 13, 1948 - January 3, 2023

Dec 13, 1948 - Jan 3, 2023

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Eric Bernsen

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Eric Bernsen

Location of the Ceremony for 9 Feb 2023, on the LEFT side of the street, heading southbound (bottom of the above photo). Parking will likely ONLY be available on the north side of the gravel lots, given ongoing construction. Parking will also be available across the street next to the cemetery office.

Carolyn Binkley

Dear Linda,

I wish so much that I could be with you at Tom’s Memorial to help celebrate his amazing legacy and life well spent. Unfortunately I have an obligation that I cannot reschedule. But I want you to know that I will be with you in spirit. Doug and I will be donating to the Disabled American Veterans in Tom’s name. Please know that I love you and miss you. Love, Carolyn and Doug

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Karen and Peter Novak

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Jeff Poland

I am so happy to have known TJ. He was my skipper and flew with him many hours. He said something to me I doubt he would remember but I think about it always. We were on the carrier pulling out of San Diego for my first cruise, he put his hand on my shoulder and smiled and said “Mr Poland… the world is about to get a whole lot smaller.”

Terri Christofk

Miguel Jacome Jr

Best CO during my tour with HS-4 always a kind person you’ll be missed Sr.!

Patti Biletnikoff

What a wonderful man. Plain and simple. A wonderful Husband and father. Quite a legacy …

LINDA HUMPHREYS

I remember how handsome Tom was on the day he married Linda and how pleased he was to have her as his bride. That never changed.

Kathy Kelsey

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Kathy Kelsey

I wasn't at that wedding, but I saw the pictures ... they both flew all the way from San Diego to the East... Read more I wasn't at that wedding, but I saw the pictures ... they both flew all the way from San Diego to the East Coast (Charlottesville... Read more I wasn't at that wedding, but I saw the pictures ...... Read more

Jamie Ruffolo

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Linda Gunning

Dear Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you and Thom spent many happy years together and you will have those beautiful memories forever.

Andrea Howard

Oh Linda--I am so sorry to hear this. Thom received the best loving and care anyone could give, and I know he will be sorely missed, and he will miss and remember you always, where he is.

We will be out of town the week of his memorial, otherwise we'd certainly attend.

Love and miss you!

Andrea Howard