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.
Sebuah sidang kecil Saksi - Saksi Yehuwa yang berlokasi di dekat tempat Bernard dibunuh, melaporkan tidak lama setelah eksekusi itu, ” Bulan ini, meskipun menghadapi cuaca buruk dan kesulitan - kesulitan yang ditimpakan Setan, kami dapat meningkatkan kegiatan.