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He rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (Boatswain specialty) during a 20-year military career that included a tour during the Vietnam War as a part of Operation Market Time. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces The company no longer exists and the domain name was sold 25 years later. The youngest of four brothers, Bernard C. Webber grew up in Milton, Mass., the son of a Baptist minister. "He told me, 'I never thought I'd be back.' Bernie and his team approached the stern of the floundering tanker more than 30 times, rescuing each sailor one by one. We have found 36 people in the UK with the name Bernard Webber. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Updated: November 8, 2011 . As he was getting ready to depart, he told John Stello, a neighbor and local fisherman, to inform Miriam of what was going on. September 1981 . Subpar welding methods used in the ship's construction were mainly to blame. The motor lifeboat captained by Petty Officer 1st Class Bernard Webber ended up rescuing all 32 survivors from the SS Pendleton on its own. Adored uncle. Close and loved friend to Fiona, Mark, Corey, Mia, and Jayne, Mohammed and family from Bahrain and all of his wonderful neighbours. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please This is reflected in his novels that incorporate science, the paranormal and spirituality as prominent themes including Thanatonautes (The Thanatonauts), which proposes a spiritualist version of near death experiences and afterlife; L'Empire des Anges (The Empire of the Angels) and Le Mystre des Dieux (The Mystery of the Gods), which describe a connection between souls, angels and gods; and Nos amis les Terriens (Our Earthmen Friends), which describes alien abductions. The obituary notice of BERNARD WEBBER Manchester, Published in: Manchester Evening News. Strapping himself to the wheel of a 36-foot motorized lifeboat, wind and snow whipping his face, Bernie Webber steered through Chatham Harbor's rough waves early on the evening of Feb. 18, 1952. Miriam was the telephone operator who put the call through, but apparently not before having a brief conversation with Bernie. Werber by Michel Reqstany in February 2013. 0 cemeteries found in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. In The Finest Hours book, there is no mention of this demonstration taking place. 1 Jan 1953. This browser does not support getting your location. Families can raise charitable donations in memory of their loved one with payments made directly to the charities. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Bernard's lifetime. How can you ever live it down if all these people get killed?' No. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). (nee . TEL:02920 360 884. With a crew of only four (including himself), Bernard "Bernie" Webber was dispatched from Chatham, Massachusetts to rescue the survivors of the sinking 503-foot SS Pendleton oil tanker, which had broken in half in the early morning hours of February 18, 1952 during a powerful winter storm. View obituary. Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. The windshield smashed, the compass washed overboard, and the crew's confidence ebbed. Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2013 at Torbay Hospital, aged 85 years. -CG36500.org. This site is brought to you by Reach PLC who are a supplier member to. He had not spoken to her in two days (his job could keep them apart for days at a time). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A system error has occurred. 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WEBBER Bernard Albert Graham of Bridgwater passed away peacefully on 7th March 2022 aged 91. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 24 January 2009, 25 January 2009. Please note that your tribute will be handled in accordance with our. The last survivor jumped to safety from the Mercer's bow section just seventeen minutes before it reared up and sank. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110530645/miriam-webber. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The rescue attempt for the SS Fort Mercer was almost just as incredible as the Pendleton rescue effort. "The tanker cracked right through No. Death. He was born in Massachusetts, married in Texas, divorced in Florida, and spent the remaining years of his life in California. Sorry! Werber's writing style mixes literary genres, including saga, science fiction and philosophical ideas. There is a problem with your email/password. "Okay," he said, "I'll marry you." Bernie phoned Miriam after the rescue was over. Add a free photo. Bernard Werber (text) and Alain Mounier (art). Weve updated the security on the site. Learn more about managing a memorial . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. A history of the rescue of the men of Pendleton and Mercer, including Bernard Webber's heroic role in the rescue of the men from the stern of Pendleton, was presented in the 2009 book The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue, by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. Beloved wife to Alan. Funeral: 29 Sep 2022, Leeds. [1], Webber was born in Milton, Massachusetts, the son of Anne (Knight) and Reverend A. Bernard Webber. Create your own everlasting tribute today. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. BERNARD WEBER OBITUARY. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. -The Finest Hours book, With a crew of only four (including himself), Bernard "Bernie" Webber was dispatched from Chatham, Massachusetts to rescue the survivors of the sinking 503-foot SS Pendleton oil tanker, which had broken in half in the early morning hours of February 18, 1952 during a powerful winter storm. It split in two a few hours after the SS Pendleton, which broke apart at about 5:50 a.m. less than 40 miles away. Drag images here or select from your computer for Miriam Penttinen Webber memorial. . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. No. At one point, his small boat slammed into the Fort Mercer's Hull. He married Shirlee Hopper on July 9, 1949 in Nashua. 13 years shorter than The Coast Guard spotted the two sections of the Pendleton on radar and began tracking their locations (CG36500.org). Section 20 Site 220 West Mccabe Road, in Santa Nella, California 95322. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time. She finds a mysterious website, advocating an underground group named Exit, which advocates a kind of murder game: By killing Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [1][2] He was a petty officer assigned to Coast Guard Station Chatham, Massachusetts, where one of his duties was that of coxswain of Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500. Oops, something didn't work. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Webber Bernard 14.5.1931 - 4.11.2021 Very loving husband to Eve. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The Pendleton was one of two tankers that broke apart off Cape Cod earlier that day. "The seas were breaking in every direction," said the real Ray Sybert (Casey Affleck in the movie) shortly after the ordeal. Caring Dad to Alison, Carol and Jen. Once submitted your FREE tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Passed away peacefully on 2nd July 2018, aged 80, at Llandough Hospital. Bernard is survived. Yes, and the locals showed up at the pier to meet the Coast Guard's Motor Lifeboat, The Finest Hours Interviews & Movie Trailer, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. English All welcome. Miriam is remembered for her intelligence, grace and kindness, her keen sense of humor, and a soft laughter that lit up any room she entered. The obituary notice of Bernard WEBBER Devon, Published in: Torquay Herald Express. ". Bernard was white of Finnish decent. son of Howard and Kathleen (Hall) Webber World War 2 veteran - thank you Bernard L. Webber, 88, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, October 15, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. This series weaves together philosophy, spirituality, science fiction, thriller, science, mythology and consciousness. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Share what Bernard did for a living or if he had a career or profession. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Try again later. BY ANCESTRY.COM, San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Yes, Miriam had worked as a telephone operator in nearby Wellfleet. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Learn more about merges. 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