A Marine You Should Know – Cpl Scherer
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Cpl Christopher G. Scherer, USMC, KIA 21 July 2007, Operation Iraqi Freedom. My son is “A Marine You Should Know”.
When Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Sinclair spoke at Chris?s funeral he said the following: ?Chris?s platoon commander called him the most likable marine in the platoon, no one griped or had a bad day if Cpl Scherer had anything to say about it. Lieutenant Douglas Orr told me that though the living conditions in the field have been harsh over the past two months, and the marines have been working and fighting in 120 degree temperatures while wearing body armor and carrying ammunition, weapons, water, and equipment that typically weighs over 70 pounds for each marine, he never heard Chris complain or even question their circumstances – not once. NOT EVER.?
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Lt Col Sinclair further stated: ?Lt Orr also shared with me some of the unique traits that Chris’ mates will forever remember him for. For starters, there was his sense of humor – paradoxically at its best when stress and privation were highest. Most notably, he had an uncanny ability to lift spirits with his voice impressions. He was a superb mimic of more actor?s voices and accents than anyone could count. One of his favorites was that from the movie Jaws? After seeing the size of the shark, Chief Brody says to Captain Quint. ?You?re gonna need a bigger boat.? He would often say this when things got particularly rough.?
From Proud Marine Parents
Tim and Janet Scherer
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From an old recon Marine…semper fi and I will surely see you at muster in heaven.
Affirmative
Common Marine trait, see you on the other side Brother semper fi
Outstanding ooh rah ❤️
Cpl Scherer will always be remembered! Semper Fi……
Tim and Janet, thank you for sharing your son Christopher’s story with us. Young and old Marines alike will never forget him and our many fallen brothers! We will always honor, salute and preserve his service and memory…Remember always!
God Bless you both and know we share in your loss.
Semper Fi! Al Arguedas- US Marine ‘65
OOHRAH
SEMPER FI BROTHER
RIP MARINE
Cpl Scherer will not be forgotten, our “family” is much to large, and it’s the stories that persist. It sounds like a good person made the decision to become a great Marine. Those are a very chosen few a saw in my 9 years. When we muster is heaven I want you in my platoon.
SemperFi
Sgt Gray-Desert Storm
Semper Fi little brother RIP
Be proud of your Marine. He will live in every Marines soul forever. SEMPER FI
Cpl Sherer embodies what the soul of the Corps looks likes and represents for all our Marine brothers and sisters. And this is why we continue to enjoy the freedoms and Blessings that are paid for with the blood sweat and tears of such fallen Patriots! Semper Fi Marine – ?????
RIP brother.
Semper Fidelis to you.
The Few
The Proud
The Marines
Words are not enough for All that you Marines do for our freedom. For the rest, please do Not bother me during the 1st winter snow or without proper warning….. ‘Tamster’ ….carry on
Thank you for sharing…every Marine mourns the loss of one our own. He sounds like so many other great guys that I served with. Semper Fi!
We NEVER forget. God bless you all.
SF
Dear Scherers,
I thank God for your son, for his service and for your sharing this here. Knowing his fine example, leadership and gift of encouragement from those who served with him, and who will always carry and be guided by his memory, I hope gives you some solace. I say these things having likewise lost my only son, Donald, 23, three years ago.
Thank you for the life and sacrifice of your son. Sounds like a Marines Marine. The world could use more like him.
Semper Fi
Kilo3/7 1st Mar Div Vietnam 1970
This is lcpl. Lawrence Scherer 2357982 I enter the marine corp. a little bit before he did.I was in the city of Hue during the tet afence.I did not stay in the city too long Igot shot and departed Vietnam for the hospitals.I spent two years in the hospital at Great Lakes Illinois which is just outside of Chicago.
Your son is guarding the streets of heaven now, awaiting a family reunion.
Semper Fi.
Cpl J W Metcalf USMC 75-79
Dear Tim and Janet:
In all the years that I have been reading Sgt. Grit, this is the first time that I can recall having read a letter from a Dad/Mom “team”. It is apparent from your heartfelt and poignant words that not only was your son an outstanding Marine, but it is also obvious that one of the reasons why he was extra special was the strong foundation provided by YOU! His drill instructors had an easy time molding him into a Marine because he was well on his way when he arrived at MCRD.
I would have loved having him in my rifle platoon or rifle company.
Semper fidelis, Mom and Dad
Gary, 0302 in the 60’s
Look forward to meeting and shaking your hand Corporal, Semper Fi brother. Sgt. Paul Mancuso, Vietnam
As a former Marine and Vietnam Vet my heart goes out to you. I have a son who was in Iraq and Afganistan I can’t wrap my head around losing him. I know the pride you must have in this young man and the loss you must feel. Its young men like him that keep this country free. God bless you both and may God ease your pain. Forever in your debt Sgt. Paul T. Forbes
Mr. & Mrs. Scherer: Met you at the Marine Corps Marathon several years ago. You had a group running for “Team Chris” and presented me with a “Team Chris” coin, though I was running independent and not with your group. As I compose this email I currently am looking at the coin in my Marine Corps man cave. You were unaware that I was a former Marine. I would like you to know that I’m a Viet Vet 67-68 and continue to run the Marine Marathon in memory of those KIA in Vietnam. After meeting you, I incorporated Chris into my memorial run. God willing this fall will be my 41st Marine Corps Marathon in memory of our KIA Brothers. Would like you to know Chris will be in my heart and soul during this great challenge. God Bless
RIP Brother
Sgt Stan Czarnecki
USMC 61-66