Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Gloucester's Guardian Angel
Last week, I joined Mayor Verga, Tony Gross, City Council President and Marjorie Grace, Ward 3 City Councilor at Gloucester City Hall in presenting special citations to Bernard Christie, a true hometown hero, in recognition of his incredible act of humanity.
On April 4th, Bernard witnessed a moment of distress as 14-year-old Jayden, who has profound autism, accidentally dropped his iPad—his essential communication tool—into the harbor. Without hesitation, Bernard climbed down the seawall and jumped into the cold water to retrieve it. His quick, selfless act meant the world to Jayden’s mother, Kim Brisbois, who called him a “guardian angel.”
While the device couldn’t be saved, the impact of Bernard’s compassion and courage will long be remembered. In a world where small acts of kindness can mean everything, Bernard showed us all what it means to be a good neighbor.
In the words of Jayden's mother, Kim: "It gives me hope to know that people like him (Bernard) are in this world."
Read more about this citation presentation by visiting the Gloucester Daily Times' article by Ethan Forman: https://www.gloucestertimes.com/.../article_8272498c-c6ed...
