My great-grandfather, his son Bernie, and Bernie's two sons went on a fishing trip to Manitoulin, Ontario, Canada from Michigan. They were caught in a fast-moving storm and their boat capsized. After a horrific night spent in frigid waters, only two of the four survived.
My great-grandfather and his 12 year-old grandson (also named Bernie) drowned. Despite the fatigue and anguish, my mom's uncle Bernie did not give up. He was able to save his youngest son, Johnny who was 10 at the time. Yet how awful to lose his father and older son.
It was a miracle that any of them survived. I can't imagine the pain and heartache of the whole family in the months and years to come. My grandpa lost his dad and his nephew in one night. My mom lost her grandpa and her cousin in one night.
We will never forget the tragedy at Manitoulin.
Family member name: Bernard Boyle
Lifetime: 1889 - 1970
Tree branch: Boyle
Relation: My great-grandfather (my mom's dad's dad)
Family member name: Bernard William Boyle
Lifetime: 1930 - 2008
Tree branch: Boyle
Relation: My great-uncle (my mom's dad's brother)
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