UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY,MD! Honor,Courage, Commitment!

Hello Midshipmen! I had a blast tonight in the Bob Hope Theater/ Alumni Hall. Thank you to the 4400 midshipmen who attended the show and filled the theater and to the incredible safety team how hosted me and brought me to the Academy. I will never forget you, my trip to Bancroft Hall, the Chapel, and especially the performance in Alumni Hall. I hope you had many laughs and spread the message of choice and responsibility/accountability! Take it with you into Spring Break and intervene, love, protect your brothers and sisters from harm. Hope to see all of you once again, hit me up if you have time. Honor, Courage, Commitment. Due to the incredibly kind and generous number of comments – come back tomorrow at 1500 hrs to see show attendance selectees from the ticket raffle! Thank you for your service- to our nation.

Pre-Show inside the Bob Hope Theater. 4400 midshipmen are about to fill these seats!

Post show- meeting the brave men and women embarking on their courageous journeys!

Safety Team, Character team, leadership.

My brother Scott! Me doing what I love!

Hit me here with a comment, but it will not post immediately. It will post shortly, so come back and you will see it. It is impossible to return all Blog messages, however if you want a reply from me, click on the ‘Contact’ link on this site and write me privately. I personally return all those messages myself. Facebook faithful you can hit me up at www.FaceBook.com/ComedianBernie ! Thank you for coming to the show! Pics from show coming soon.

By Bernie McGrenaghan|2012-06-10T01:33:56-07:00March 7th, 2011|News|325 Comments

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325 Comments

Brett Libby March 7, 2011 at 5:38 pm

GREAT SHOW!!!
Eric Mills March 7, 2011 at 5:38 pm

Thanks for the laugh bro. Powerful message
matt wittkopp March 7, 2011 at 5:39 pm

I was at the show! It was awesome!
Jamie Deal March 7, 2011 at 5:39 pm

Great show man. Good laughs and great message.
Clarence Bell March 7, 2011 at 5:40 pm

Hey thanks man. We’re glad you came! It was a lot different than we get but it was awesome!!
andy muscarello March 7, 2011 at 5:43 pm

Very funny and powerfil message. Thanks bro!
Jim Temple March 7, 2011 at 5:49 pm

Great show! Please come back.
Brian Gureck March 7, 2011 at 5:52 pm

Great Show Bernie! Really powerful message. Keep doing what you do!
Hope Potter March 7, 2011 at 5:52 pm

Thanks for the powerful message mixed with good laughs.
Jeremy Harbaugh March 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm

Bernie, you suck…only took the academy four years since I’ve been here to get something right.
Chris Hoffmann March 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Thanks for visiting us tonight. Family means everything. God Bless you!
Jon Kappel March 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Absolutely hilarious! Beats any other alcohol training! Come back next year!
Zak Baker March 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

You the man Bernie! Great message, come on back next year!
Tom March 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Great show with a powerful message. Thanks.
James Cheung March 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Thanks for coming Bernie.
Evan Mlynarek March 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Awesome show tonight Bernie, thanks for the message and best of luck with everything in the future!
Aaron March 7, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Great Show!
Jeff Bland March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

Great show!
Nicholas Denney March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

The only “manditory fun” evolution we have ever had that was actually fun. Thanks for a great show Bernie!
Tyler Sacjett March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

Awesome show hope they bring you back.
Scott Oberst March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

Great new way to get alcohol training. Great Show!
Tyler Sackett March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

Thanks. Awesome show hope they bring you back
Corey Schulz March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

That was a great presentation of a very powerful message. Thank you for what you do and for addressing an issue that touches everyone’s life in different ways.
Keegan March 7, 2011 at 5:57 pm

Thanks Bernie for the laughs and the powerful message!
Shane Martin March 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Awesome show. Loved it!
BERNIE'S number one Fan March 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm

You killed it tonight bravo bravo
Melanie Arden March 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Thank you so much for coming! You were amazing!
John Gale March 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Great show.
John Pollock March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Very funny, and definitely worth it. Thanks
Nic March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Great time, thanks for the show
Justin Dion March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Great show man! Thanks!
Scott Strompolis March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Wonderful show, you have a strong message and I would like to thank you for sharing it.
mike March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

great show!
Pierce Torrence March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Thanks Uncle Bernie, gave us something to think about and a few laughs too. Great Show.
Jonathan DeSimone March 7, 2011 at 5:59 pm

your show was dope.
come back again!
Adam Goetz March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Good show!
Cody March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

I was sweating like bernie at a comedy show

Now where is my damn book
Michael Ballester March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Thanks for a good laugh and powerful message. By far the best kind of alcohol training I’ve ever gotten.
Josh March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Thanks for comin out.
Chris Crowe March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Thanks for the great show and message you gave!
Christian Freudenberger March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Awesome show.
Christopher Leiby March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

you were awesome Bernie!
Morgan March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Really funny! Thanks for coming!
Lily Powers March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Great show tonight! I might have even attended if it wasn’t mandatory fun!
Nick Driscoll March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Thanks so much bernie! You really knew how to connect with us and your message was great! Good Luck with everything.
Kurt B March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Awesome show, moving message, thanks!
Alex Schueckler March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Great Show! Powerful message…and everyone could always use a good laugh.
Mike Larson March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Bernie, unbelievable show, thanks for the laughs but more importantly the message!!
Ryan Rabe March 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

Thanks, much better than the last three year of a fire fighter saying: “Then your knees will be bent backwards as you are thrown from the car and have your face ripped off by the shards of safety glass.”
Stephen March 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

Great show definitely a good break from the powerpoints.
Jake Reid March 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

Great show dude, come back again soon
James Lights March 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

That was awesome. Definitely the best “mandatory fun” we have had. Thanks for the lesson and the laughs.
Kevin Naks March 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

Hey good show and even better training.
Ben March 7, 2011 at 6:01 pm

great show and great message. thanks for the laughs and taking time out of your schedule. best alcohol training yet!
Patrick Laughlin March 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Awesome Show! Thank you so much for coming to the Academy!
Alexander Azor March 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Lt. Crunch! Thanks for the message boss. Take Care.
Dan Schneider March 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

yo bernie, i was there, pick me!

thanks for the laughs and the memory. It was very funny.
Mike Labrada March 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

You’re funny.
steve March 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

great show.
Nicolas Garcia March 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Thanks for the laughs. Your story is incredible!
Eric Wootten March 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Thank you for such an important life lesson.
Scott March 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

:thumbup:
Kenny Evans March 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Great way to change up the message. Thanks for coming out.
Nik Lutton March 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

very funny show with a gooey heart felt center
Norman Overfield March 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Great show Bernie! and powerful message. Keep doing what you do.
Samantha Gonzales March 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

nice show!!
Brittany Churchey March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Thanks for the great show! It was certainly MUCH BETTER than power point!
Sonia March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Thanks for making mandatory fun actually fun. Great message! I hope you come again.
Babak Khoshroo March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Great show!
Chance Jones March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Thanks for a great night. I am sorry about your brother Scot. Keep spreading your words to people. i hope you other brother is doing well.
Joy Nameth March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Great show! and great message. Thank you for coming to the Academy.
Autumn Sylvester March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

You were outstanding! You’re message was extremely powerful and your story was very heart-filled.I know we all appreciate you sharing your story with us and I only hope you can come back and give another show like the one you gave tonight! Thank you so much and our hearts go out to you and your family!!!
Maryanna Sheck March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Thanks for coming! Awesome message great delivery!!!
Mark P March 7, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Come again please, great show.
Ashley Aitken March 7, 2011 at 6:05 pm

“Snooze button… you i’m ya bbbboooooyyy!!!” HILARIOUS, Great message thank you so much.
Jon Monti March 7, 2011 at 6:05 pm

Unique medium to convey a serious message. Great show, powerful story. Thanks for coming to Annapolis.
MIDN 4/c Jones March 7, 2011 at 6:05 pm

Bernie, i loved your message and you blended it well with the comedy to keep me interested.
Anthony Naccarato March 7, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Thanks a lot for coming and sharing your story. Good luck with everything. God Bless
David March 7, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Hey Bernie, great show tonight! You do us a great service by keeping us aware between fun and dumb-fun. Keep the show going and hope to see you next year! BEAT ARMY! and BEAT BORING SLIDE SHOWS!!!
Chris Memminger March 7, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Hey Bernie,
Thanks for the message and the good night. Kept it real!
Katherine Ashton March 7, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Thanks for the great laughs and the good message.
Parker Bailey March 7, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Thanks for the laughs and the message. Come back next year.
Jeremiah Derrick March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Best mandatory training we’ve ever had. thanks
Ryan Furtner March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Great show, thanks for coming!
Ben W. March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Great show, come back next year!
Daniel Kent March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Great show!
James Mannier March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Thanks for the great show man! You got to come back.
tino March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Thanks for coming out, I hope you make it back next year.
Cody March 7, 2011 at 6:07 pm

did they need someone to edit the book?
Charles Talisse March 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Great show. Probably the only brief at the Academy so far which was genuinely enjoyable. Thanks! Come again!
MIDN 4/C Simonson March 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Awesome show man, I really liked the fact that your message comes from “the other side of the fence” instead of someone on a soap box who has never experienced what substance abuse does firsthand.
Knox Holliday March 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Thanks for the great show! When its the weekend we move it like Bernie!
J.J. Helms March 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Great Show!
Mike March 7, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Keep on keepin’ on
CIARDI GLENN March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Your message was well recieved. I have a family that has been partially destroyed by alcohol abuse and I am glad there are still people who use their lives to share the message of the evils that drug abuse entails.
Daniel G. R. March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Definitely not a power point presentation. Awesome job, thank you very much.
Leah Woodman March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your story and providing many laughs! You were wicked awesome!
Andrew Nesburg March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Great show, one the best trainings we have had in awhile.
Race Uto March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

That was a awesome. Best training we have had all year. Thanks!
Garrett March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Great show, powerful message. Thank you.
Jackie March 7, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Awesome show!
Jen De Loach March 7, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Awesome show and a great message for all. Thanks for sharing your story with us tonight, it meant a lot to us.
Fallon March 7, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Great show. Best mandatory brief I have had to go to in a while. Powerful story and message!
Jim March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Thanks for coming out… a great way to get a great message out!
Andrew March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Thanks for the show tonight. Great message and very entertaining!
Tom March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Thanks for coming!
Tyler Pichard March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Loved the show!
Lyle McDonald March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Funny how this was mandatory, and it was mandatory fun unintentionally. You’ve got a great message. Thanks for sharing it with us. Congratulations on making it to 22 years. Keep strong; we’re behind you. Come back next year.
All the best to you and to your brother!
Samantha Blea March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Awesome job! Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Brett Resue March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Thanks for the coming to the Academy. Your message and way of presenting it was great. Keep spreading your message.
Edmonds March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Very eye opening message. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. By far the best mandotory event i have had to go to.
Phil Rouse March 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Bernie, your presence here at the Naval Academy was an absolute God-sent. I don’t think I experienced such a wide range of emotions in such a short period of time. I went from laughing almost to the point of passing out to teary eyes within a couple of minutes. Keep doing what you’re doing. You are a true inspiration.
Arin March 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Thank you for your time, it was a wonderful message. I wish the world could hear your message. God bless you!
Cody Chenoweth March 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Great show Bernie! I thought you were hilarious and on top of it all had a great message! Thanks for coming
Uziel Ladaw March 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Thanks for the awesome show! It was really inspiring and had a powerful message to us all. God Bless!
Jackson Hummeldorf March 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Thanks for the show!
Deidre Coulson March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Thanks for the great show! Best Spring Break safety brief we’ve had since I’ve been a Midshipman. Keep up the good work!
Paul Daly March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Thanks for the show, laughs, and message!
Matt Lutch March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Great Show, Great Message, hope to see you next year. Congrats on the 22 years sober.
Ryan Dendler March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Great job! Much better than any other mandatory event we’ve had. Keep up the good work and spread your message to as many people as possible.
Dillon Scherger March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Thanks for the laughs and the powerful message to reflect on. Life beats Cap’n Crunch any day of the week…
Michael Hoefler March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

The show tonight was amazing, your blend of comedy and a good message was a refreshing change from the usual “death by PowerPoint” and general amorality of most comedy. Keep doing what you are doing and I hope to see you again someday.
Umberto Fournier March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

I am really glad you came out and made this fun rather than another DEATH BY POWER POINT. God bless you and I wish you great success in your future endeavors.
Gregory Wynn March 7, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Really enjoyed the show man! Thank you so much for sharing your story
Katie Ruffin March 7, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Awesome message! Thanks for taking a brief that’s normally boring, not to mention one we were all dreading going to, and turning it into a great experience!
Christine March 7, 2011 at 6:15 pm

Thanks for coming to the Academy. You had a great message to share with all of us and congrats on your 22 years sober! That is an amazing accomplishment and I wish you all the best.
Jon Schneckenburger March 7, 2011 at 6:16 pm

Thanks for the good show!
Andrew Flora March 7, 2011 at 6:16 pm

You were the best surprise I’ve had at the Academy in a while…great show and great message. Thank you for what you do.
Erik March 7, 2011 at 6:16 pm

Thanks for the show.
Pat Sullivan March 7, 2011 at 6:17 pm

Hey Bernie, great show, powerful message. Thanks for spending time with us!
Tracy Fridye March 7, 2011 at 6:17 pm

Wow! You truly have an amazing talent so that you can spread your message to others. God bless you and your family.
Ryan Clifford March 7, 2011 at 6:17 pm

Good material and a great message, BZ Bernie!
Jack Chang March 7, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Thanks for coming out and sharing your experiences with us Bernie! My classmates and I had a blast! Thank YOU for your service 🙂
Naomi Marcelo March 7, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Thank you so much for the great show and great message!
Annmarie March 7, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Bernie thanks for coming to do the show tonight! It was funny and very powerful. Thanks for breaking up the monotony and sharing your story and congratulations on your 22 years sober!!
Jordan Kronshage March 7, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Thanx for making a mando brief funny! good luck with ur tours!
Gordon Law March 7, 2011 at 6:19 pm

Awesome show, awesome message.
Marc Austria March 7, 2011 at 6:20 pm

Thank you for sharing your story
J. Omar Vasquez March 7, 2011 at 6:20 pm

Great show. LEWISSSSSSSSSSSS!
Andrew Robinson March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

Fantastic, great story compared to a powerpoint!
Peter Fabbri March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

Thanks. Not everybody gets it like you.
Nathan Kren March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

Great show. Thanks for taking the time to come talk to us.
Ivan Subialdea March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

Thanks for bringing us something I’m sure most of us didn’t expect, and certainly took to heart. Loved it, great show and a moving message. Thank you.
spock March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

incredible show tonight bernie, please do another show here again sometime
Kevin March 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

awesome show!! (I was there)
Marcus Anthony Lewis March 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Hey have a great tour, really appreciate you coming out here.
Bill March 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Awesome stuff Bernie! Thanks for the great laughs and message.
Adam J March 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Great message
Paul Cho March 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Thank you for taking time out of your day to come to the USNA, to tell us about your life, wither it was your mistakes or happier times, with a smile on your face. Tell your brother I said hello.

Best Wishes
Morgan O'Brien March 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your message with us! It was great!
Johnny March 7, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Awesome show and great message, thank you!
Matt Disher March 7, 2011 at 6:23 pm

Great show…never expected a comedian at a mando brief
Caleb Gerard March 7, 2011 at 6:23 pm

Enjoyed the show
Sam Martinette March 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Great show! Good message! Glad you came!
CJ SMITH March 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I really enjoyed your message.
Kaitlin March 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Tonight’s show has probably been the only alcohol awareness brief that I have paid attention to since I have been here. I am glad that you were able to share your story with us, and it has made me think about decisions I have made and drinking in general. Thank You.
Jarred Mack March 7, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Bernie my man. This was awesome. Powerful message. It really hit home
Nora March 7, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Hey your show was awesome! Come back next year pleaseee.
Josh March 7, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Thanks for taking the time to share and leave us with a solid message.
Ben O'Neill March 7, 2011 at 6:26 pm

Great show, Bernie. Definitely wasn’t expecting a comedy routine to accompany one of our usual mandatory briefs. I will forever refer to that paper toilet-seat-thingy as an “ass gasket”.
Michael March 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

Great show Bernie! Really enjoyed it! Please come back next year!
Elle March 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

Thanks for coming. You really got our attention.
Brian March 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

Thanks for bringing the laughs and the message to USNA. You definitely set the bar for the next mandatory event here on the Yard.
Kareem Radwan March 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

great show
Will Frietag March 7, 2011 at 6:27 pm

Very awesome. Powerful message, I really enjoyed that
Mike McMonagle March 7, 2011 at 6:28 pm

Stop it, Bernie, you’re making me blush!! 😛
Amanda Huginkiss March 7, 2011 at 6:28 pm

God I hope the Dant doesn’t see me working out in my headband underwear…
Emerson March 7, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Sick show. Great laughs. Strong message!
keep it real!
Colin Kelly March 7, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Great show Bernie! You were both hilarious and poignant, keep doing what you do!
Gary March 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm

Great show! Sorry for the loss with your brother. It’d be great if you could come back out next year.
Josh Reyes March 7, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Bernie, like you I got a younger bro like Sean, I have more appreciation than ever to see him when go home for spring break. Thank you for the laughs and message, we all really appreciate it!
Ryan Hurtz March 7, 2011 at 6:32 pm

great show
Richard March 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm

Great show!
Bennett T. March 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm

Thanks for coming out and for the laughs! Great show and good luck with you future tours.
Cory Leviton March 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm

Amazing show, Bernie, thank you so much for reliving your own past just to help us make our futures better. May your ideals always remain so strong.
Kristina C March 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm

Thanks for providing a different outlook. I hope that your message clicked with some people.
Yechan Kim March 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm

God Bless your family.
Anthony Seda March 7, 2011 at 6:36 pm

Awesome show!
Mike Dobrinen March 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm

Awesome show, thank you so much!
Stephen Moss March 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm

Thanks again for coming to see us here at the Academy. I’ve lost too many people to drunk driving so it’s nice to see a new approach for communicating the message. Keep doing what you’re doing! Best of luck for the rest of your tour.
William Rodin March 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm

Bernie, thank you for putting on that show and sharing some laughs, experience and message with us. We all appreciate it.
Sean Dzierzanowski March 7, 2011 at 6:40 pm

Thanks for the powerful message and the laughs. . .
L B March 7, 2011 at 6:42 pm

Hey thank you a lot bro for everything you are doing. It impacts lives man. God Bless.
Jordan Heller March 7, 2011 at 6:42 pm

Great story and show, thanks for taking our minds off of the abbreviation MANDO!
Benjamin Murphy March 7, 2011 at 6:42 pm

Awesome show, thanks!
melissa March 7, 2011 at 6:46 pm

Please come back next year!!! We are blessed to have had you speak and though your story is not the most happy, you definitely made the best of it and I am so grateful that you are changing lives by retelling it. There are so many messages that are positive in your show beyond don’t drink and drive and I really appreciate it.
John Aselton March 7, 2011 at 6:49 pm

Thanks, great show and powerful message. Stay strong!
Drew Presnell March 7, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Thoroughly enjoyed the show Bernie!!!
Justin Riddick March 7, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Great performance, thanks for the laughs!
Kristin Lein March 7, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Thanks for coming out tonight, a great show with an incredible message!!
Jack Dembowski March 7, 2011 at 6:56 pm

Amazing story with laughs mixed in. You are a role model for many of us out there.
Tyshan Larry March 7, 2011 at 6:56 pm

Thanks Bernie, Awesome Message!!!
Katie Smith March 7, 2011 at 6:56 pm

Thanks of a great show. Liked the laughs, loved the message.
Pat March 7, 2011 at 6:57 pm

Hey! A lot better safety show than the usual doom & gloom. My brother is also learning disabled, so it’s really encouraging to hear you can make time for him when you’re active in your career. Thanks!
Jean-Luc March 7, 2011 at 6:57 pm

Thanks Bernie. The show was great. Humor always works better than PowerPoint. I’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting this at all.
Victor March 7, 2011 at 6:59 pm

Awesome show, say hi to Sean for us!
Charlie March 7, 2011 at 6:59 pm

Thank you for the excellent show and message. I very much appreciated your frankness and stark depiction of the dangers of drinking. Hopefully someday no one will have to go through what you did.
Rafael Vargas March 7, 2011 at 6:59 pm

Awesome show! Great message! By far the best pre-spring break safety brief during my time at the Academy.
amy March 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Sir,

Thank you for your inspiring message. It will definitely help my fiance with his DUI/drinking problem. Thank you again! 🙂
The Woj March 7, 2011 at 7:04 pm

Thanks for the lulz Bernie
Erin McKenna March 7, 2011 at 7:06 pm

Thanks for the show, Bernie! You have a lot of courage to share as you do and I can already tell it made a difference here. Hope you come back again!
Dave Nartker March 7, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Thanks for the message tonight man. It really was powerful and you are the first speaker to tell us it was our choice and you weren’t telling us what to do. Thank you for sharing your story.
Ben March 7, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Great show man!! The first time I actually stayed awake in the Alumni Hall and the best spring break safety brief ever. I think I gotta change my spring break a bit since I was planing to get drunk down in Florida. Thanks for the inspiring and excellent message and saving my soul before I get another 45 days of restriction.
A.J. Roman March 7, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Good stuff.
Ian March 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Great show. I actually put down my reading for this brief! Those safety briefs are useless but I actually took a message away from yours and had fun.
Albrey March 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm

This was a great show and a powerful message.
Alex Mund March 7, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Hello Bernie,
keep up the good show.
I was there.
Meghan March 7, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Loved the show! I thought it was going to be a boring lecture, but it turned out to be funny and enjoyable. Thanks for the powerful message!
Hawkes March 7, 2011 at 7:15 pm

Thanks Bernie! I liked the comic relief with a good message.
Megan Glancey March 7, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Thank you so much! Great message, it was nice to have laughter incorporated into something so serious. I really appreciated it.
Paco Yerkes Medina March 7, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Thanks for the great show
Amanda Phelps March 7, 2011 at 7:19 pm

I had one hour of sleep last night and was not looking forward to another mando brief tonight when I could have been sleeping. BUT, you had me laughing the entire time, and the message was very powerful, I am extremely glad you came. Thanks for all that you do!
Spencer March 7, 2011 at 7:19 pm

Great show, great message. Thanks for the laughs, and thanks for sticking around to talk to us after the show.
Jimmy P March 7, 2011 at 7:21 pm

Yer Da Bomb!
Patrick McCrary March 7, 2011 at 7:21 pm

thanks for the laughs and the good message. The show reminded me of the “cost of living high” jamey johnson song lol.Keep up the good work and keep telling your message god bless
Mark Flynn March 7, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Bernie, I really was hoping for more comedy. I enjoyed the opening a lot, but the end was kind of a buzz kill, no pun intended.
Ryan Ewanchew March 7, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Thank you Bernie for the great show! I was the one you called out for having the 1990 MX-6. Thanks again for the wonderful show and the more important message along with it!
Michael O March 7, 2011 at 7:29 pm

Thanks for the laughs, a truly effective way to get the message out there
Justin Mueller March 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm

Great show tonight! I really enjoyed the message and the context from which is came. Great job.
Tony Broll March 7, 2011 at 7:33 pm

Thank you Bernie! I loved the show!
Amanda March 7, 2011 at 7:34 pm

Thanks! it was a great show. it was inspiring and funny at the same time.
Caleb Bekemeier March 7, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Thanks for coming and telling your story. I hope you enjoy the Blue & Gold Jacket.
derek March 7, 2011 at 7:36 pm

great show man
Bill Ward March 7, 2011 at 7:36 pm

This was a GREAT SHOW!
G.Hill March 7, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Great show tonight keep it up
Will Cunha March 7, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Thanks! Great show!
Franklin Roberson March 7, 2011 at 7:42 pm

Thanks Bernie. Great show!!
Brennan Wyatt March 7, 2011 at 7:44 pm

Thanks Bernie, great show! I really appreciate you coming to present. Great message.
Matt March 7, 2011 at 7:46 pm

Great show…I DO know what you are talking about when you asked if we ever forgot reading materials in the bathroom. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as I was able to get on your website from my smartphone and enter this message! Great Show!
Dan DeLand March 7, 2011 at 7:47 pm

Excellent show bro.
Josh Hildebrand March 7, 2011 at 7:48 pm

Hooyahh, great speech tonight!
Max March 7, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Thanks Bernie,
I wish you and your family the best. Thanks for helping others by sharing your life experiences.
mario mastriano March 7, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Great Show! Thanks for the laughs!
Shane March 7, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Thanks for coming, it was definitely a nice break from all the death by powerpoints!
Enick Neely March 7, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Bernie,

Great laughs, man. Thanks for the awesome show and the powerful message. Keep up the good work and may God bless you and your family.
Mike P March 7, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Good Show. Enjoyed the message you shared.
Ryan Hagelin March 7, 2011 at 8:01 pm

Hey Bernie,
Thanks a lot for coming tonight. I thought you had a great message that we can all take something away from. Best of luck with the future!
Blake March 7, 2011 at 8:04 pm

Nice show, thanks.
Claire Fletcher March 7, 2011 at 8:10 pm

Great show. Thanks for coming.
Adam Geuss March 7, 2011 at 8:11 pm

Great speech tonight Really enjoyed it
Geoff Grooms March 7, 2011 at 8:12 pm

Thank you for the laughs and powerful message Bernie. Best of luck in the future and may God bless you and your family.
Brett March 7, 2011 at 8:13 pm

Thanks Bernie. Thank you very much
Lindsay March 7, 2011 at 8:15 pm

Hey Bernie, thanks so much for the show. It was unforgetable and educational, unlike any brief I have been to before. Thank you for your kind words of comedy and reality. I really appreciate it. Stay blessed and keep sending out a good message.
Craig Stocker March 7, 2011 at 8:16 pm

You put a new spin on this type of brief that I think the brigade really appreciated, thanks and God bless
Maggie Puch March 7, 2011 at 8:16 pm

Bernie!
Great show! I really enjoyed your presentation tonight and thought your message taught every midshipman something about your experiences. Thank you for coming to the Academy!
Paul March 7, 2011 at 8:23 pm

Thank you very much, it was much appreciated.
David Rodriguez March 7, 2011 at 8:23 pm

Really Enjoyed the Show!
Jason March 7, 2011 at 8:23 pm

Great Show
Aaron R March 7, 2011 at 8:25 pm

That was AWESome. Everything you got. But really enjoyed it. Thanks
William F March 7, 2011 at 8:25 pm

You tickled my fancy.
Rich Rod March 7, 2011 at 8:26 pm

Thanks for the show!
Brian Ackerman March 7, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Great Job. Very Funny, Plus great message, thanks for sharing with us. You affected my life in a positive way.
Brandon H March 7, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Awesome show. Thank you for spreading this message and for sharing your story with us. May God bless you and your family. Thanks again.
David March 7, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Thanks for the show bra, keep up the good work.
Superman March 7, 2011 at 8:38 pm

Thanks for coming and talking to us. Some powerful stuff to think about before Spring Break..
Angel Morales March 7, 2011 at 8:39 pm

WOW! That was a great show. Thanks for having the courage to share your story with so many people through comedy. It must be hard sometimes. Awesome Thanks!!!!
Brent Teague March 7, 2011 at 8:40 pm

Great show. Best brief Ive ever been to. Thank you.
Gomez March 7, 2011 at 8:40 pm

Bronx up +1!

Great show, great message, and great way to keep the entire Brigade’s attention! Keep doing what you’re doing, it makes me more proud coming out of the gutters of NYC.
Soup March 7, 2011 at 8:41 pm

Your show was truly inspiring. Changed my life.
Dillon March 7, 2011 at 8:43 pm

I thought you had a powerful message tonight. I’ve seen some of my friends start down the same road and pray they find a way out of it. Great show and keep up the good work Bernie.
Giancarlo Palazzo March 7, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Amazing show….you MUST come back!!!
Jake Spaulding March 7, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Wish I would’ve had the opportunity to listen to your talk in high school. Thanks m’man.
Matt March 7, 2011 at 8:47 pm

First time I haven’t had to struggle to stay awake in Alumni hall in two years.
Wondo March 7, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Great show tonight Uncle Bernie! Keep up the good fight!
Jen March 7, 2011 at 9:00 pm

Thanks for tonight!!!!
Giiehti Christian March 7, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Loved the show! I appreciate you taking the time to mix humor and seriousness.
Michael March 7, 2011 at 9:03 pm

Thanks for the mesaage. It was a great show!
Bob Kruse March 7, 2011 at 9:04 pm

Awesome show and very good way to get a message out! Thanks!
Matt Carmody March 7, 2011 at 9:05 pm

Good show tonight, I enjoyed it. I hope I win your book.
Jaime Ireland March 7, 2011 at 9:09 pm

i laughed a lot tonight. i appreciate you, thank you 🙂
J. Winston Beja March 7, 2011 at 9:15 pm

Bernie you DA MAN!!! thanks for your message because I know a lot of beautiful women need recognition and I know that alcohol can be a terrible influence on men’s perceptions of women
Elise March 7, 2011 at 9:19 pm

Best breif yet. So funny with a good message and an amazing story. Thank you!
Caulin Collier March 7, 2011 at 9:22 pm

great stufff
Will Zapala March 7, 2011 at 9:32 pm

great show bernie
Chris Kapuschansky March 7, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Wicked Awesome show Bernie! Best brief yet! I’m sure you actually reached more of us than anyone else ever had. You should definitely come back again.
Selina Benavides March 7, 2011 at 10:07 pm

Thank you Bernie for the laughs, the stories, and the wisdom! It’s training that sticks with us… Something powerpoints can’t do.
JPR March 7, 2011 at 10:15 pm

It’s hard to keep an audience’s attention longer than this year’s Best Picture! I have only seen Bill Clinton with as much command of an audience. Exquisite.
Teronda Brown March 7, 2011 at 10:20 pm

Loved the show!
M. Milam March 7, 2011 at 10:30 pm

Great show tonight, Bernie! A tremendous message and a fantastic person to have shared it. Looking forward to seeing you again next year!
Michael B March 7, 2011 at 11:01 pm

Amazing Show. You better come back next year too!
Mimi March 8, 2011 at 3:28 am

Great show, thanks for sharing your story with us@
James Theodos March 8, 2011 at 3:31 am

Awesome show! Thanks for the great message
N. Gomes March 8, 2011 at 3:39 am

Loved the show. Loved the message. Thanks for coming out for us Bernie!
Jeff March 8, 2011 at 3:39 am

Thanks for coming to the Naval Academy! Your message was greatly appreciated.
Tim March 8, 2011 at 3:43 am

Thanks for bringing life to our briefs. Hope to get the chance to see you perform again!
Neil Sullivan March 8, 2011 at 3:54 am

Thanks for the show Bernie! Your message was awesome and the overall show was hilarious. Please continue to do what you’re doing! It is an awesome thing!
Nathan Sawyer March 8, 2011 at 3:55 am

Great show. We appreciate it.
Chuck Newnam March 8, 2011 at 4:16 am

Thanks for stopping by, you’re awesome!
Zach March 8, 2011 at 4:27 am

Thanks for the show Bernie! Great message! And by the way, the funniest part was when you asked if this beats the usual death-by-powerpoint. Usually each year they sit us down and show us a slide show of actual pictures of death (from drunk driving) before spring break to deter us from doing it.
Travis Lippman March 8, 2011 at 4:31 am

Great Message…thank you very much!
Rajiv March 8, 2011 at 4:34 am

Sweet Bro. Great show
Mark Lanfranki March 8, 2011 at 4:34 am

Thanks for the smiles! effective message
d March 8, 2011 at 4:38 am

Thanks for a great show!
caleb March 8, 2011 at 4:43 am

dude the show was great. awesome way to get a message through
Chris March 8, 2011 at 4:45 am

Bernie,

Great show! Thanks for both the laughter and the lessons.
Jason Frey March 8, 2011 at 4:45 am

Definitely the best brief we’ve ever had before spring break. As tough as it might be, its always good to hear the message you brought the brigade last night. Thank you.
Catherine Drake March 8, 2011 at 4:51 am

Thanks for not using a powerpoint. You’re really funny.
Jordan Bennett March 8, 2011 at 4:52 am

Great Show
Justin Gifford March 8, 2011 at 4:57 am

GREAT STUFF. ILL REMEMBER THIS.
William Crocker March 8, 2011 at 5:28 am

Bernie, great job last night, definitely the best alcohol brief we’ve ever had.
Tina Estrem March 8, 2011 at 5:42 am

Bernie, outstanding performance. I think this one actually hit home for people…and got a few laughs in there too. Thanks man!
Gary Koda March 8, 2011 at 6:08 am

Hey Bernie,.
Thanks for the show. Awesome time and storys. Thank you for taking your time to come speak to us and help the Academy and service members.

As far as captain crunch.
Dane Cook once mentioned how koolaid breaks into a house. The thing about captain crunch is that Captain crunch not only crunches into your house, WITH A SHIP, he also turns you into a freakin bowl of cereal. And why does he always turn KIDS into cereal. I’m not saying he’s a pedophile but you know. If it quacks, moves, lives like a duck. (You can use this if you want.)

In case I win the raffle.

HEY LOOK!!! I WON.

Thanks.
Midn 4/C Koda, Gary V.
Christopher Dippel March 8, 2011 at 6:16 am

Thank you so much for speaking to us and being a break from the mundane and ordinary. After 3 and a half years of death-by-powerpoint, it was great to hear such a strong, personalized message; something that might actually stick with us for days, months, and years. Thanks for speaking to us and thanks for spreading this important message to people across the country. You are the MAN!
Charlie Shepperd March 8, 2011 at 6:20 am

Bernie! Thanks for the great show and thank you for sharing your powerful message.
Chris Stevens March 8, 2011 at 6:34 am

Thank you for the show. It was so much better than anything we had attended before, and your message was strong.
Darren Settle March 8, 2011 at 6:34 am

Thanks for coming Bernie. Your message is great and thank you for taking the time to spread it…. And your jokes are hilarious! Take care!
Angelique Sturdifen March 8, 2011 at 6:40 am

Bernie, thanks so much for coming to speak to us. You really delivered your message in a great way and I truly enjoyed it. Usually, my mind wanders during briefs, but your story and delivery was awesome and I paid attention. Thanks for visiting the Academy! 🙂
Justin Bush March 8, 2011 at 6:56 am

Thanks Bernie! Your show was great!
Katey Foran March 8, 2011 at 6:59 am

Thank you so much Bernie. It was awesome!
James Turner March 8, 2011 at 7:28 am

Great show, Bernie!
Alex Sweet March 8, 2011 at 7:53 am

Hey Bernie, great show you put on. Take care mate.
Jeff Collins March 8, 2011 at 8:04 am

Awesome job last night. Thank you for the message. I wish the best for you and your brother Sean.
Rachel Thomas March 8, 2011 at 8:23 am

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done!!
Joel Tidd March 8, 2011 at 8:48 am

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Best wishes!
Jeremy Gray March 8, 2011 at 8:53 am

Really enjoyed the show. Probably the best that we’ve had for our annual safety brief.
Camille Ross March 8, 2011 at 9:43 am

Thank you so much for visiting the Academy. You gave us a very refreshing Spring Break presentation. Thank you for sharing your story.
Patrick Tagan March 8, 2011 at 10:37 am

Thank you very much for coming to the Academy!
Brian Roofner March 8, 2011 at 11:03 am

Thanks for coming to the Academy to share your story!
matt p March 8, 2011 at 11:08 am

That was by far the best briefing we’ve had. Thank you for sharing your story and for your humor
Chris Parr March 8, 2011 at 12:29 pm

Thank you for sharing your story. It was a sobering, yet refreshing take on safety. God bless you and your family.
Gavin K March 8, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Great show
Dave Schultz March 8, 2011 at 1:41 pm

Thanks for coming out. Much better than the firefighters with the gruesome powerpoint.
Chris Forero March 8, 2011 at 4:46 pm

I have been in the Navy coming up on 8 years. Your show and message last night was by far the best safety brief I have ever been to! I am 25 years old and never had a drink because of stories like yours and my own experiences with friends and losing people close to me. I always get funny looks because I was in one of the rowdiest ratings in the Navy, I always told my guys that I would take care of them if they got stupid and I did, I still do and I always will. Thank you again Bernie for all that you do, the kids here appreciate it too, looking around the crowd you had everyone’s attention last night! Keep it up man you do great things!

V/R
MIDN Forero, Chris
Aaron Van Driessche March 8, 2011 at 6:43 pm

Great Show. Thank you for coming.
Nick Ernest March 8, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Thanks for coming out, Bernie! Best alcohol/safety brief I have ever stayed awake for!