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Thank you to all the amazing Cadets here at USAFA, CO for coming to the show tonight. Having each of you there as well as General Clarke come and stay for the show was a real honor. You Rock! My hat is off to each and every one of you…thank you for your service to our Country. Thank you to Ms. Martha Lovell, Ken, Max and the entire Cadet Safety Team. We appreciate all that the do. Pass the word to Come and share a laugh while I am here tomorrow as well in the Arnold Hall Theater at 1915 on March 16th. You study hard, train hard, and I hope you all ‘care’ hard for each other and enjoy Spring Break. Make smart decisions while away from the Academy and keep the focus. Your Friend, Bernie. Show Raffle winners picked Thurs at 0900

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My brother Scott- RIP, we will meet again. Our flag, our country. My brother Sean and I!

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By Bernie McGrenaghan|2012-06-10T01:33:51-07:00March 15th, 2011|News|133 Comments

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133 Comments

Christophe mateo March 15, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Great show at usafa
Acey Palmer March 15, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Thank you for you encouraging words at the show. Your story is very inspirational.
Acey Palmer March 15, 2011 at 7:04 pm

Great show
Carmilya B. March 15, 2011 at 7:04 pm

Great show at USAFA! Your story was such a blessing!
Kelvin Winter March 15, 2011 at 7:04 pm

Really good for a mandatory show. Thanks for coming!
Linden Ballen March 15, 2011 at 7:07 pm

im listening to you right now
C1C Levi Beard March 15, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement at the AF Academy tonight. I’m praying for you and your family. God Bless and good luck.
Honor Toolbag March 15, 2011 at 7:19 pm

@Linden Ballen
No You Didnt! HONOR!!! HONOR!!!
Justin Harris March 15, 2011 at 7:19 pm

Hey Bernie, thanks for coming down to make the week a little better. Great show.
Mike Yoo March 15, 2011 at 7:20 pm

Thanks for the message, Bernie, and thanks for coming to the Academy.
Corydon Butler March 15, 2011 at 7:20 pm

Than k you so much for the inspirational message. So good to see someone with a public voice working for the Lord.
Robert Dawson March 15, 2011 at 7:21 pm

Thanks for stopping by, great show
Danny Kim March 15, 2011 at 7:21 pm

so im gonna get that free book right? haha. great show. mad respect for what you are doing. god bless
NARP March 15, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Hi, I am a NARP, so of course I was at your show rather than pumping iron in the gym.
Football March 15, 2011 at 7:22 pm

@NARP
Shut it Reggie
Matt Rogers March 15, 2011 at 7:23 pm

Thanks for the great show!
Shooting Team March 15, 2011 at 7:23 pm

@NARP
Yeah, what he said – NARP
Track and Field March 15, 2011 at 7:24 pm

@Football
My coach said not to go… or else
Brittany White March 15, 2011 at 7:25 pm

My favorite part was the supermarket joke
Kathryn Stuard March 15, 2011 at 7:25 pm

Thanks for the moving story and good jokes at the AF Academy. You are an inspiration.
Dave Zitelli March 15, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Thanks for the message here at usafa!
J Mintzmyer March 15, 2011 at 7:29 pm

Good show- forgot it was mandatory!
Sydney Croxton March 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed tonight’s briefing!
Michael Fleming March 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm

Bernie you suck. come to colorado again and we’ll kill you. . nah just playin. . thanks a ton for coming tonight. definitely was an awesome and touching talk. you da man
Chris Chorney March 15, 2011 at 7:33 pm

I got back and checked my facebook. I didnt get poked… all that worrying for nothing.
Bryce Bergman March 15, 2011 at 7:33 pm

Boo! you suck! just messing man. The message was awesome.
Louis Fasano March 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm

Great show tonight very inspiring story.
dustin tanen March 15, 2011 at 7:35 pm

I wasn’t at the brief, someone told me this is where I go for a free book, Just kidding — thank you for what you do.
Dan Rule March 15, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Great stuff tonight Bernie!
Ryan Loyd March 15, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Great show at USAFA Bernie
Kyle Gadoury March 15, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Awesome show
Nicole Torres March 15, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Thank you for sharing your story. Your message is one I won’t forget.
Desirae Ionata March 15, 2011 at 7:39 pm

Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to speak to us. It was an amazing message. God bless you.
charlie aly March 15, 2011 at 7:39 pm

made it to your show tonight at the academy thought it was pretty good
Allison Egan March 15, 2011 at 7:39 pm

Awesome show. Keep doing what you do, you’re one hell of a role model.
Dan March 15, 2011 at 7:40 pm

Great message, great show. Thanks for sharing.
Tj Rowland March 15, 2011 at 7:41 pm

Thanks for the show. i was there! It was real fun and alot of the things you said i could relate to.
Josh Wilson March 15, 2011 at 7:45 pm

One of the top briefs we have ever had, thanks for coming! PS. come to CO again and we’ll kill you. Ha!
B F March 15, 2011 at 7:46 pm

Thank you so much. I also have a brother who is mentally challenged and I’m his only friend most of the time. I really appreciate you adding your brother’s story as part of your show, since most people make fun of him. I think you had a really significant impact on a lot of cadets, so thank you for your inspiration.
Rahni Giardina March 15, 2011 at 7:47 pm

That was a really good show, didn’t relate to me any, but definately to my brother. Your story reminds me of him, I just hope he snaps out of his bad habits like you did. Thank you again for the show.
Elliott Gonzalez March 15, 2011 at 7:51 pm

Great show, the message really spoke to me.
Karl Oeser March 15, 2011 at 7:58 pm

I was there or your message. I think it really hit home for a lot of us. I’m actually getting in a lot of trouble for taking one of those hotel towels so i got a good laugh. Thanks
Jenny Kagarise March 15, 2011 at 8:04 pm

Really good show. Thanks for speaking to us! Great message!
Allison Swaney March 15, 2011 at 8:05 pm

Thank you so much for the message. Someone very close to me is going through some of the same issues you did, and I pray they have the same revelation as you. God Bless you and yours!
Benjamin Marshall March 15, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Great message, Good luck with everything youre doing!
Randall Ott March 15, 2011 at 8:11 pm

Great show. Good message and lots of laughs. Beats a lame spring break safety brief.
Keith March 15, 2011 at 8:19 pm

Awesome show! Your message really spoke to me; alcohol is something I abused for the past 6 months ever since turning 21 back in August, and I am finally becoming free from it. Your message regarding responsible consumption really hit home, and I realize that I am one of those people you talked about who can’t just have 1 or 2 and be fine. Again, thank you for your encouragement!
Naomi Ballard March 15, 2011 at 8:22 pm

Hey Bernie! Thanks for your awesome message, I was truly blessed to hear it! Thank you so much for doing what you do, especially for those of us in uniform. God Bless as you continue on your journey!
MJ Williams March 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm

Really good show tonight. 23 years strong, keep up the good work man. You’re an inspiration to all of us.
Garrett Schutz March 15, 2011 at 8:28 pm

Great show thanks for sharing your story
Sarah Hunt March 15, 2011 at 8:29 pm

Thanks for the laughs and a powerful message that I won’t forget.
James Neat March 15, 2011 at 8:33 pm

A really great show and a nice change from the safety briefings we are used to. Thank you.
A. Evenson March 15, 2011 at 8:38 pm

Great show tonight! By far the best safety briefing we’ve had (and we’ve had many). It sounds like you’re a good big brother. You mentioned it a couple of times and I’m curious, How much has faith played into your life and recovery over the years? Thanks again!
Madison Chilton March 15, 2011 at 8:48 pm

Thank you so much for coming out to speak to us! It was quite possibly the best mandatory briefing we’ve had (and there have been more than I care to remember). You did an excellent job of mixing two extremes in order to deliver a very strong message. Thanks so much and I wish you the best!
Jake March 15, 2011 at 8:51 pm

Amazing, inspirational talk! Everyone was hanging onto your every word, you could hear a pin drop while you were talking- thats a sign of a good speaker. Thanks for coming and talking to us. I realized a lot about myself and the slippery slope i’ve been approaching. Thanks.
Jana March 15, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Thank you for your message and your honest material. Keep doing what you’re doing! 🙂
Miles Maloy March 15, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Hey man good show, a little too anti-drinking for my taste but good message and jokes
Michael Magtalas March 15, 2011 at 9:17 pm

Hey great words today really inspiring.
Eric Steen March 15, 2011 at 9:26 pm

Thanks for coming out to USAFA, much better comedy show than last year, you kept me awake and kept my interest! Keep doing wat your doing!
Tony Sulliva March 15, 2011 at 10:24 pm

Dude, you were awesome tonight. You had me rolling on the floor man. Your story really hit me too. Thank you for your honesty.
Yvette Cline March 15, 2011 at 10:43 pm

You definitely weren’t kidding when you said the picture would be on your website in no time. I really enjoyed meeting you in person and hearing the great message that you had to give to the wing. A million thank yous for coming out to talk to us! You really spoke from the heart (:
Faith S-W March 15, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Yeah, I’m in the picture! It was great meeting you and hearing your message. Keep it up. Your support for the troops means a lot. God bless.

P.S. Didn’t know I said “everyone” loud enough for you to hear me in reference to the Paris Hilton joke…haha. Good hearing I guess. Thanks for the laughs!
James Cole March 15, 2011 at 10:51 pm

Thanks for the words and laughs, I think its great you were able to speak out about God in front of so many people, keep it up!
Brandon Hough March 15, 2011 at 11:06 pm

Awesome show. The jokes were funny because most of them were true. The toilet paper joke had me rolling. The whole thing was just spot on. Great stories and your brother sounds like an awesome guy. I’d play xbox with him any day… loved that part about him when you call him on the phone and he’s all… “BERNIE!” “yes” “bernieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”… Take care bro and stay safe.
Allison Egan March 15, 2011 at 11:17 pm

P.S. It would be super awesome if a preppie won a book! You know, we could practice our reading skills with it and all…:)
Toby Pedretti March 15, 2011 at 11:57 pm

Thank you for making a mandatory briefing so much fun! My bros and I really enjoyed the laughs and your message
Kevin Loudermilk March 16, 2011 at 12:18 am

Awesome show! You had a great message and managed to keep the attention of the entire auditorium, despite the extreme sleep deprivation that we cadets face.
Reecie P March 16, 2011 at 12:34 am

Your comedy show was hilarious and your story amazing!! You have a true talent and I hope that you keep using it 🙂
Michael Trubilla March 16, 2011 at 2:15 am

Great show! I hope the message hit home to the people it needed to, and for the rest of us, we got to enjoy your comedy! Thanks for coming out here.
Greg Chaput March 16, 2011 at 6:41 am

I was there last night! And would love an autographed book!!!!!!!
Roger Jones March 16, 2011 at 6:43 am

Loved the show last night!
Alex Jack March 16, 2011 at 9:03 am

Great show, loved it(even though it was mandatory)
Joe Cortez March 16, 2011 at 10:21 am

Loved the show! Great message! Definitely a unique way to present your material, but hits the heart deep. Thank You!!
Shannon Young March 16, 2011 at 10:26 am

I loved the show, it had a great message that I know a lot of people needed to hear and I needed a good laugh with all the stress of school.
Grant Boehme March 16, 2011 at 10:32 am

Thank you for coming and speaking to us, I really appreciated the show and the message. Thanks for making tough situations easier to handle.
Ben March 16, 2011 at 11:59 am

Thanks for your inspiring words. You have a powerful message.
Coy Fischer March 16, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Thank you for sharing your stories with us… the laughs were good too!
EC March 16, 2011 at 12:42 pm

great show. thanks for opening up to everyone like you do.
Mikey Brown March 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm

Awesome message Bernie. I have seen many safety briefings and I can honestly say that yours is the only one that I will remember. Thanks for your message.
Hector Valladares March 16, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Great show!!!!
Andrew Beckman March 16, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Thanks for the great laughs! Best mandatory brief i have ever been too.
Casey Cardwell March 16, 2011 at 6:18 pm

THank you, thank you very much!
Bryce Mitchell March 16, 2011 at 6:59 pm

Great show and even better message!!! Thank you
Jakob Fischer March 16, 2011 at 7:05 pm

Awesome show. Thanks.
Zach Westerfield March 16, 2011 at 7:06 pm

great show
Kenan Bell March 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Hey thanks a lot man, the most inspiring part was about you and your little brother the “slow” one, i love how big your heart is, keep doing what your doing out there!
Ethan Smith March 16, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Great show.
Tyler Todd March 16, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Awesome message. I enjoyed the comedy!
matthew webb March 16, 2011 at 7:13 pm

Great show, Great message. Thanks so much.
Andrew Hoops March 16, 2011 at 7:14 pm

Thanks for the show!
John Thompkins March 16, 2011 at 7:14 pm

Very inspiring. Great show man, keep up the good work! You made the mandatory brief worth it.
Josalynn Wise March 16, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Awesome show, awesome message. Thank you so much!
ish March 16, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Thanks for coming out to USAFA! Best mandatory briefing for some time!
Julie Germain March 16, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Thanks for coming!
Jacob Bradshaw March 16, 2011 at 7:18 pm

Great show, great message, lots of laughs
Richard Cook March 16, 2011 at 7:19 pm

Thanks for coming out!
Lance Cronin March 16, 2011 at 7:21 pm

Awesome show and good laughs tonight! Your story was such a blessing and helped a lot. Thanks for coming out to see us!
Joseph Flescher March 16, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Great Show Bernie! Keep it up!
Boots March 16, 2011 at 7:23 pm

Great show, thanks for what you do!
Desiree Wilson March 16, 2011 at 7:35 pm

Hello Sir,
Thanks for coming your words were very inspirational and it was nice to have some laughter after a long week. I wish I had cash at the time to get a book but I got to take a picture with you and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thank You Sir.
Derek Richardson March 16, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Good show (Front row). Thanks for coming and the message you give.
Jake Alleman March 16, 2011 at 7:43 pm

I’m impressed, General Clark didn’t have to order us to laugh once
James Millar March 16, 2011 at 7:44 pm

Awesome show. God bless
Mercedes Dexter March 16, 2011 at 7:53 pm

Awesome show and great laughs! If I knew there would be books and CDs I would’ve brought some cash with me! Thanks for the picture and amazing message tonight 🙂
Daniel Cohen March 16, 2011 at 8:01 pm

The last comedian sucked, way to actually entertain with a message.
Evan Rowley March 16, 2011 at 8:05 pm

Thanks for coming great show!
James Thomas March 16, 2011 at 8:13 pm

Way better than a powerpoint mandatory brief! Thanks
Vince V March 16, 2011 at 8:33 pm

great show, definately the best safety brief since I’ve been at USAFA
Patrick Waters March 16, 2011 at 8:34 pm

very inspiring. great job!
Andrew Hedman March 16, 2011 at 8:35 pm

Thanks the amazing show Bernie! Not only was it funny, it was inspiring as well.
Matt Bell March 16, 2011 at 8:36 pm

Thanks a lot for the show Bernie! You had a great message and it was definitely worth our time. I would love to hear you speak again sometime and I’m sure the wing would welcome you back whenever.
Grant March 16, 2011 at 9:07 pm

Thank you so much for the message. Not only was there a lot of funny material, but a strong message as well.
Andrew Kerber March 16, 2011 at 9:14 pm

Great Show
Erik March 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm

Thanks for the message!
Mark H March 16, 2011 at 9:20 pm

I loved the talk! You do an awesome job at linking comedy and a serious topic!
Amanda Blain March 16, 2011 at 9:45 pm

Thank you for coming to talk to us tonight. And congratulations on being sober for so long.
Evan Blazevic March 16, 2011 at 9:58 pm

First time I’ve enjoyed a mandatory event in a while.
Kevin March 16, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Thank you for sharing your life story and serving as a living example of how you can always press forward!
carlos pacheco March 16, 2011 at 10:26 pm

thanks bernie, it was very inspiring to have you here at usafa, a true example of determination, my favorite part was the california cops saying the same thing over and over… great job…
muy buena presentacion bernie, me encanto tu mensaje!
John Hadjis March 16, 2011 at 10:28 pm

Awesome presentation! I was expecting the usually military death by powerpoint and I got death by laughing my head off! Keep doing what you do. We all appreciate it.
John Hadjis March 16, 2011 at 10:29 pm

wooops. meant ‘usual’ instead of usually. should of had my roommate proofread my comment@John Hadjis
Jim March 16, 2011 at 10:33 pm

Bernie, thanks for coming out. My family and I are in a similar situation you were in and you inspired me to talk to my little brother who looks up to me… I really appreciate
Andy Jackson March 16, 2011 at 11:16 pm

Great show, very entertaining and informative!
Johnson March 16, 2011 at 11:34 pm

Good stuff. Stayed awake through the whole thing. That’s the first time since Basic…
Brandon Wilde March 16, 2011 at 11:40 pm

Really inspirational stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Parker March 17, 2011 at 12:11 am

Great show! Come back soon!
David March 17, 2011 at 12:21 am

I thought it was an awesome show. Very inspiring!
Alex March 17, 2011 at 6:33 am

Great show dude!
BERG March 17, 2011 at 7:28 am

Thanks you’re wonderful.
Ford Carty March 17, 2011 at 7:56 am

Thanks for the awesome laughs and great message Bernie! Come back soon!
CALVIN LLARENA March 17, 2011 at 8:23 am

Awesome show!
T Brown March 17, 2011 at 9:21 am

Legit Show! Your story is awesome, thanks for comin out!
Andrew Lambert March 17, 2011 at 10:22 am

Nice routine, loved the message.