One small congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located near the area where Bernard was killed, reported shortly after the execution: “This month, in spite of much foul weather and the difficulties that Satan has put on our path, we have been able to gain much ground.
Üks väike Jehoova tunnistajate kogudus, mis asus seal lähedal, kus Bernard hukati, teatas varsti pärast tema hukkamist: „Hoolimata ränkadest tormiilmadest ja takistustest, mida Saatan on seadnud meie teele, oleme suutnud oma tegevust sel kuul tublisti laiendada.