TomPeashey Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The members of the Hall of Fame have just been informed of the passing of one of our great ones - Rip Bernert... Rip was always there with a smile and a kind word... He was drill instructor for Bon Bons in their golden years while his dad was founder and corps director... He moved on to Archie throughout the 50's and 60's acting as drill arranger and/or brass arranger... More recently, he is responsible for the popular Audubon Bon Bon's Chorus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolleeT Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The members of the Hall of Fame have just been informed of the passing of one of our great ones - Rip Bernert... Rip was always there with a smile and a kind word... He was drill instructor for Bon Bons in their golden years while his dad was founder and corps director... He moved on to Archie throughout the 50's and 60's acting as drill arranger and/or brass arranger... More recently, he is responsible for the popular Audubon Bon Bon's Chorus... I cannot begin to tell you how broken hearted I am. Bill was truly an inspiration and guiding light for all the girls who passed through the ranks of the Bon Bons. He will be missed by us more than anyone can imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The members of the Hall of Fame have just been informed of the passing of one of our great ones - Rip Bernert... Rip was always there with a smile and a kind word... He was drill instructor for Bon Bons in their golden years while his dad was founder and corps director... He moved on to Archie throughout the 50's and 60's acting as drill arranger and/or brass arranger... More recently, he is responsible for the popular Audubon Bon Bon's Chorus... Rip was one in a million, an inspiration even to his competitors, and the very definition of "class". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphaba01 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Rip was one in a million, an inspiration even to his competitors, and the very definition of "class". Rip Bernert: Rest in Peace. You have been an ispiration to generations. Elphaba WWW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Very sad news. The end of an era. Rest in peace, Rip... a wonderful man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Newman Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The members of the Hall of Fame have just been informed of the passing of one of our great ones - Rip Bernert... Rip was always there with a smile and a kind word... He was drill instructor for Bon Bons in their golden years while his dad was founder and corps director... He moved on to Archie throughout the 50's and 60's acting as drill arranger and/or brass arranger... More recently, he is responsible for the popular Audubon Bon Bon's Chorus... I too am really down right now....Bill Bernert was one of my oldest drum corps friends and a true DC icon I first marched with Bill in Archie in 1958 when I was fresh out of junior corps I will always remember him as the glue that enabled the transition from the early 50's championship Archie to the late 50's, early 60's rebirth. Bill will be sorely missed in the drum corps world RIP my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPonzo Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Oh wow.....so, SO sorry to hear this. Rip was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Always loved taking with him. Just a genuine nice person!! My sincerest condolences to Rip's immediate family, the Bon Bon Family, and the Archie Family!! He will truly be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbalaya Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 A big hole in my heart got bigger after this news. I had the pleasure of knowing Rip since 1962. The accolades already published speak to what this man meant to so many. We'll all miss you my friend and mentor and, at times, conscience. 'til we meet again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMCK Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Bud Johnson brough Rip to help out at Archbishop Ryan HS when I was there. He was a nice guy and always said hi to me when I'd see him at DCA shows. This is sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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