Ft Lee, VA! Happy Hour is Rolling In……

It feels great to be here at Ft Lee. Amazing.. Thank you Mr. Pegram for hosting my ‘Happy Hour’ Tour. We appreciate all that you do. My hat is off to you Soldiers. You are why our Freedom is possible. Thank you for your service. Come say hello and share a laugh…make a change! Base Theater at 1030 & 2000 on Dec 6. 2011 and 1300 & 1830 on Dec 7, 2011. See you soon…..

My brother Sean and I! Me LIVE 🙂 My brother Scott.

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By Bernie McGrenaghan|2012-06-10T01:29:10-07:00December 5th, 2011|News|57 Comments

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57 Comments

Ethan Gerlach December 6, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Thanks for the laughs! Bout time we get something funny and serious for a change. Ha ha.
Stephen DiDonato December 6, 2011 at 6:44 pm

just want to say thanks for providing a spectacular evening for the troops here at Fort Lee, VA. It’s always nice to have some laughs and fun due to the stresses involved within the defense business. I wish you the best in all you do. Good luck and godspeed! Take care.
emilo hernandez December 6, 2011 at 6:48 pm

Bernie, I was there. You are the man! Say hi to Sean!
Dustin Gonyer December 6, 2011 at 6:50 pm

Hey Bernie! Great show, I really enjoyed the laughs and comedy for a change compared to bein locked in basic with no laughs haha. I appreciate what you do to keep soldiers safe and give a laugh at the same time. Thanks for your time and I yea, I WAS AT THE SHOW!! So let’s win tht book raffle lol
Zelaya Oliver December 6, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Hey what’s up thanks for the laugh you suck if you come to fort again well kill you lmao you said to put that lol but hey appreciate the laughs thanks for coming by helping my battle buddies and I make it through training merry Christmas
Sgt Jesse Showe December 6, 2011 at 7:03 pm

The show was great to bad people wouldn’t shut up and it was hot.
PFC Colvin, Terra December 6, 2011 at 7:46 pm

Show was great and really heartfelt. I enjoyed the laughs and it was nice to do something different instead of regular safety breifings. Thanks for coming to fort lee , Virginia, my home!
pvt malinowski shaina December 6, 2011 at 7:50 pm

thankyou for coming out and sharing your story with us you brought a few tears to my eyes. thankyou very much again
SSG Diepeveen, Sean December 6, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Thanks for the laughs and supporting the military.
PVT Hazelip December 6, 2011 at 8:14 pm

Your show was really inspiring and impacting. I hope you are blessed with more opportunities to spread the truth.
PFC Crispell December 6, 2011 at 8:28 pm

Thanks for the message tonight. I appreciate the humor and `the inspiration u `give to many. Hope all is well and say hi to Sean for me.
PFC Matthew Weaver December 6, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Thanks for the great show tonight! I know alot of the soldiers were pissed off bc they had to be there but i loved the jokes as well as the energy you brought to the room. Thank you. I want to win the raffle!
Malm, Aaron W. December 6, 2011 at 8:39 pm

Hey great job tonight! Really enjoyed it thanks so much
PV2 Filmore December 6, 2011 at 8:42 pm

“I was there”
Great show. Good job and thank you.
Pvt Quinones December 6, 2011 at 10:21 pm

I was there, they told me training i was like what now but turned out it was you thanks for the show! Keep going on inspiring people to have a reality check i used to be at that point of the party life and all it got me was court dates
zachary murphy December 7, 2011 at 3:53 am

“I was there” thanks for the laughs really needed it
PVT Statler, Justin December 7, 2011 at 8:09 am

hey Bernie,
the show last night touched me it really did… you prolly wont ever know who i am but Im glad you came out to Ft. Lee. They told us it was going to be some lame safety brief, but who would have known that i would leave with a new found respect for people like my little brother… he has about the same problems as your brother sean… so thank you very much. (i was there)
PFC Setser, Crystal December 7, 2011 at 8:45 am

Thank you for coming to Ft. Lee, Va.. We all enjoyed your show. God Bless you…
graham December 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Great safety breif , and I want the book lol
Julia Mitchell December 7, 2011 at 12:56 pm

That was the best safety briefing that ft. Lee has ever had
Joshua December 7, 2011 at 12:58 pm

Great job, inspirational message
Lee Maddox December 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Just got out of your show and you were amazing mad respect for you man. thanks for coming through and giving us soldiers here at fort lee a great holiday breifing.
Patrick Johnson December 7, 2011 at 1:05 pm

thanks for coming. it was a nice change to things. i hope to hear you again sometime.
Chris December 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Thanks for the laughs!
Chris December 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Thanks for the laughs! Really enjoyed it
PFC Sievers December 7, 2011 at 1:10 pm

Thanks for the laughs. I saw your Ft. Lee show.
anthony smith December 7, 2011 at 1:11 pm

thanks for the laughs. it about time we had some good training here at ft. lee.
Francis Calimbas December 7, 2011 at 1:14 pm

Thank you for sharing your stories, giving us encouragement, and making us laugh! God Bless!
Amy December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

Thanks for the great show at Fort Lee! Lots of laughs!
Veronica Briggs December 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Thank you for giving us laughs with a twist of safety and most importantly a true story to remember. Your life story was very heartfelt, and it takes much to open oneself to a group of strangers with a true story about yourself. Take care and keep doing what you do. God Bless You!
Nicholle December 7, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Bernie! You the man!
SGT Kyle Ratkovec December 7, 2011 at 2:10 pm

Thanks for coming to Fort Lee. It was nice to have a new way to look at a safety briefing. Most of the time they are dry and monotonous. The same old thing. But having you come here to tell some jokes and your life story was great. Thanks for the memories.
SPC Hernandez, Carole (54TH) December 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm

Bernie,
Explored your site and you are absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed the wonderful laughs and I thank you for getting the soldiers out of work for some R&R. You put a new twist on “Safety Briefing” as I was told was mandatory. I find much inspiration within your soul and the divine spirit if which you carry reaches out to many people who need it. There are so many people who don’t want to admit that they have a problem and so many won’t live to realize it because it will be too late. If only there were more people who could touch the lives if so many in such a short time then maybe there would be fewer tragedies and more responsible persons to take a stand–because after all it’s cooler to be the one known as the “lifesaver”. Your personal story was touching and heartfelt. I know that Scott is in Geaven and watching over you and Sean. As you said–one day the two of you will meet again and know that Scott already knows what you wanted to say that day and how you felt and feel today. Never lose your Faith and always follow your heart. May God bless you and yours always and keep you safe. 🙂 your mother i know is very proud of all your accomplishments. Congratulations on your commitment and accomplihments, I know you are proud.
MSgt Carson December 7, 2011 at 2:57 pm

Thanks for the show. GREAT message. It really hit home. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences. It was humbling. Don’t get me wrong, most of it was freaking hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
Nakia Wallace December 7, 2011 at 3:10 pm

“I was there” I never had safety brief like that. Loved you show….
David Majestic December 7, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Bernie,

Thanks for the show. I really enjoyed the stories, I have to say that is the best safety briefing I have had in my 12 years in the military. I will have to look you up when I get back to L.A. Take care of yourself.

God Bless you.
David
SPC Kadlec December 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Bernie thanks for great show. It was the best mandatory thing I’ve had to do in the army!
Dave December 7, 2011 at 4:53 pm

Bernie, thanks for carryinig the message. Dave.
pfc vacanti December 7, 2011 at 5:08 pm

Thanks for coming to ft Lee
christopher December 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm

good work tonight
Emily Godoy December 7, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Thank you for your time and sharing your personal experiences. It was a great show – a lot of laughs and very touching. I appreciate what you do and your support for the troops. God bless.
2LT William faulk III December 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Great show best safety brief I have every heard!
Sammie Evans December 7, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Hey Bernie, thank you for coming to speak to us today. It made me realize how drinking can change a persons life within seconds. Everyone make decisions in their life, that wrong decision you decide to make can be the end of your life or others. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule I come talk to us.
SSgt Kelvin Scott December 7, 2011 at 6:15 pm

Initially I was there because I had to bring my Marines there. I sat in the back and played angry birds in my phone. As I was listening it got more and more interesting and I found myself listening to the best safety brief I’ve ever heard in my 15 years in the Marine Corps. I will share your story to my family and friends. Just want to say thank you for the brief and good luck to you and your family.
Darlene Marker December 7, 2011 at 6:20 pm

Bernie,

First of all, let me thank you for speaking to us today on safety and taking your time out for the military. It was one of the best safety briefs I have heard in quite some time. I also know how it is to lose a family member who was very close.
Spencer Waters December 7, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Hey Bernie,

Just wanna let you know, you killed it on Tuesday. It was the best brief Ive ever had.

Thanks,
Spencer
Ethan Daugherty December 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm

Amazing and truely touching story.. Its amazing how you can grab everyone’s attention with the comedy and flip the script with delivering a powerful message to follow! Any comedian can make you laugh but to bring a message into their skirt is brilliant! Outstanding stuff Bernie thanks for the show!
R. GILL December 7, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Great show Bernie! Thanks for coming to Fort Lee!
PFC Brown December 7, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Hey Bearnie,
Your talk, it really hit home, my family has the same sorts of problems. It’s almost like you were talking about me. I lost a brother to suicide, my other brother is a heavy drinker, and I’ve lost quite a few friends overseas. Your story meant a lot, I’m glad you do what you do, keep going, and keep bringing the laughs.

Thanks,
PFC Brown, Matthew.
Pedro S. Hernandez December 7, 2011 at 7:20 pm

I was there, thank you very much for what you are doing. The brief it me more then I wanted it to. Thanks again it is somthing I plan to take to heart.
Steven Parkhurst December 7, 2011 at 7:21 pm

Thanks for the show, was a blast having you here. Happy Holidays
Zackarih Hartford December 7, 2011 at 7:56 pm

I was there. To be truthful I didn’t find you funny, but I got the message that you were there for.
Michael Harmon December 8, 2011 at 4:58 am

I wanted to thank you Bernie for coming to Fort Lee and performing for us. It was great how you infused messages of saftey into your comedy. It was the best holiday shows I’ve seen yet, and hopefully it won’t be the last holiday show with you. Thanks for performing and bringing your personal life as examples into it.
SPC Harmon
K. Beaster December 8, 2011 at 7:24 am

I saw the show yesterday afternoon and I thought it was wonderful. I think that people don’t realize how serious this problem has affected many lives, especially the lives of those around them. Your message was serious but was also mixed in with a touch of fun, which is a huge improvement to most of the safety shows I have ever seen. Thank you for coming to speak to my fellow soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors it means a lot to us.
LaSonia Kelley-Jones December 8, 2011 at 8:04 am

Very Good show Bernie!!! I’m glad I came. God bless you and your family and keep doing what you do.
Pfc estrada,mark December 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm

Thanks for the.show.it was great!
PVT Keiley Evans January 3, 2012 at 12:05 am

Thank you so much for the concert/safety breif. it really was amazing. sorry that i am so terribly late on putting this message up. i got back home. hope you are doing well and that God is keeping you safe.