Dear Friends of Activist San Diego,
One of our dear friends and a founding supporter of the Activist Center passed away on Friday afternoon after years of valiantly battling Parkinson's. At the request of his family we have helped organize a memorial service at the World Beat Center, one of Bernie's favorite spots.
Please read and distribute the message below to anyone you know who knew Bernie or would want to attend Sunday at noon. Donation suggestions at the bottom.
In deep appreciation for all that Bernie shared with us and our community on conscience,
Activist San Diego Board
To honor Bernie and celebrate his life
Memorial Service for Bernie Levy
Political activist, visionary, 70's clothing designer extraordinaire,
entrepreneur, gourmet chef, creator, innovator, critical thinker
Political activist, visionary, 70's clothing designer extraordinaire,
entrepreneur, gourmet chef, creator, innovator, critical thinker
Sunday, October 28th @ Noon
World Beat Center - Garden
World Beat Center - Garden
Dear Friends and Family:
It is with love and heartfelt sadness that we share that our father and grandfather Bernie Levy passed away today with his 2 children, Josh and Alyssa and other dear ones by his side. He lived a passionate and extraordinary life and will be dearly missed.
For all of you who knew Bernie, you know he was one of kind! Big hearted, caring and truly generous, he was at once an avid political activist, visionary, 70's clothing designer extraordinaire, entrepreneur, gourmet chef, creator, innovator, critical thinker and without a doubt had a very strong will to live and lived as fully as possible throughout his life.
A perfect symbolic moment happened when we visited him this past weekend. He was alert and yet only able to communicate minimally — however he let us know by the blink of his eyes that he did want to vote for Obama! One of the doctors that treated him through the years at UCLA commented unsolicited on how fascinating he was and how much he appreciated his intellect.
Lover of food, Cuba, "the Blues", arts in all dimensions, Martha's Vineyard, Southern California weather, the beach, travel and cultures, learning and politics — he was a deep and reflective thinker and definitely taught us the value of education, to inquire and question, respect differences, think out of the box, look at alternate viewpoints, deeply understand social issues and inequities worldwide, appreciate art and helped set a stage for us to follow our dreams.
A perfect symbolic moment happened when we visited him this past weekend. He was alert and yet only able to communicate minimally — however he let us know by the blink of his eyes that he did want to vote for Obama! One of the doctors that treated him through the years at UCLA commented unsolicited on how fascinating he was and how much he appreciated his intellect.
Lover of food, Cuba, "the Blues", arts in all dimensions, Martha's Vineyard, Southern California weather, the beach, travel and cultures, learning and politics — he was a deep and reflective thinker and definitely taught us the value of education, to inquire and question, respect differences, think out of the box, look at alternate viewpoints, deeply understand social issues and inequities worldwide, appreciate art and helped set a stage for us to follow our dreams.
We will hold a Memorial to honor Bernie and celebrate his life this Sunday in San Diego.
Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2012.
Time: NOON - FOOD AND SOCIALIZING
1 PM - Memorial services
1 PM - Memorial services
Location: The World Beat Center, Southern Garden (just outside and to the South of the Center), 2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking: Should be ample park along Park Blvd. or across the street in the Hospital Parking Lot.
We hope you will join us.
More information about how to contribute to a charitable organization in the memory of Bernie will follow.
With all our love,
Alyssa, Josh, Heidi, Jaime, Wynne, Eli and Kiara
-- Martin Eder 619-871-9354 = Cell
Donations in memory of Bernie Levy may be sent to:
Project YANO - The Project on Youth and Non-military Opportunities. This organization helps educate youth on the realities of military enlistment and provides non-military alternatives for youth to learn valuable skills, go to college, find adventure or serve others. Their website is: www.projectyano.org.
Community Radio Project KNSJ / Activist San Diego: Bernie was an enthusiastic supporter of the new KNSJ- 89.1FM community radio station that Activist San Diego (ASD) is launching. Bernie was also a founder of ASD's Activist Center and a proud supporter of ASD from its inception. Community Radio or ASD donations can be made to: https://npo1.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=2821
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