"[The event] is a tribute to Blaze and an opportunity to galvanize the community to do acts of kindness, one good act a time," Gideon Bernstein, Blazes father, told "20/20." "Every act of kindness in his name is the spark that keeps his soul alive."The call for kindness is a step forward in healing after his sons death, Gideon Bernstein said. Earlier this month, his family visited the University of Pennsylvania to clear out Blazes one-bedroom apartment near the campus and meet with Blazes friends.
Date: Feb 26, 2018
Category: U.S.
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LGBTQ college student is stabbed 20 times in an 'act of rage,' but was it a hate crime?
Desperate to find him, his parents, Gideon Bernstein and Jeanne Pepper Bernstein, learned their son had left the house by hacking into his computer and getting into his social media account, Jeanne Pepper Bernstein said in an interview Wednesday.
Date: Jan 18, 2018
Category: Top Stories
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Mother of Slain UPenn Student: 'I Lost the Most Precious Gift'
"I dont know why were tasked with this, with losing our child, but I told Jeanne that I want to make the best of this, Gideon Bernstein, Blaze's father, said in a "Today" show interview Thursday.
Date: Jan 18, 2018
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Email campaign urges no bail for Blaze Bernstein's suspected killer
"Our son was a beautiful gentle soul who we loved more than anything," Gideon Bernstein and Jeanne Pepper Bernstein. "We were proud of everything he did and who he was. He had nothing to hide. We are in solidarity with our son and the LGBTQ community."
Date: Jan 17, 2018
Category: Top Stories
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Parents say killing of missing California college student could be hate crime; suspect used gay slur
ffidavit hints at sexual pursuitHundreds attend memorial service for Blaze Bernstein, teenager found dead in California parkHigh school friend arrested in case of missing California college student found dead in parkJeanne and Gideon Bernstein
Date: Jan 17, 2018
Category: U.S.
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As homicide case unfolds, friends of Blaze Bernstein find ways to remember him on campus
Bernsteins father, Gideon Bernstein, said he and Pepper plan on coming to Penns campus in the near future to hold a memorial service, which might be planned in coordination with other memorials on campus. Details for the memorial have not yet been released.
Date: Jan 15, 2018
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Hundreds gather at Orange County synagogue to mourn slain college student Blaze Bernstein
During the memorial, Gideon Bernstein, Blazes father, addressed his son this way: You were like a young pony just getting into a steady gallop, with your face to the wind and so looking forward to what was coming next.
Date: Jan 15, 2018
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Document reveals insight on investigation into Blaze Bernstein's death
We have just learned that the O.C. Sheriffs Department and coroners office has confirmed our familys worst fears and have positively identified our son Blazes body, Gideon Bernstein told reporters as his wife,Jeanne, stood at his side.Our family is devastated by the news. We like so many