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for Chris Scherkenbach
May 23, 2015
CW4 Chris Scherkenbach's name was on my racing bib today at the "I Did The Grid" race in Northport, NY. Thank you for your sacrifice. You gave it all to allow us the freedom to run, and so we run for you. Thank you.
charlie gili
June 28, 2014
Remembering you today and always! We will not forget. May God bless your family and keep them strong.
June 30, 2013
In memory and honor of CWO Chris Scherkenbech on the recognition of the recent 8th anniversary of his passing. We will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
Charlie Gili
April 30, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Scherkenbach Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
October 30, 2012
June 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach:
Always remembering Chris. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
June 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach:
Please accept my remembrance of Chris on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach:
Remembering Chris on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kim Straker
June 27, 2010
June 28, 2010
Honoring the life, service, courage and sacrifice of this fine American serviceman. I hope that those who love him have found some peace in their lives since his passing - be assured that people everywhere acknowledge your loss and wish you well.
Eileen Suggs
May 30, 2010
Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered. Thank you.
Peggy Childers
July 8, 2009
To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach:
Chris gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
June 19, 2009
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Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Eileen Suggs
May 25, 2009
160th...not forgotten. Thank you.
In Memory of Chris Jon ~ (Debra Estep)
June 28, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Chris, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Warrant Officer Scherkenbach!
Gary Schuran
January 15, 2008
As I am reminded of this tragedy and heroism after reading Marcus Luttrells book,I was compelled to learn more of the mission and brave men who died there. There are no words that can express my gratitude,admiration and pride I have in these men, and remorse for their families. Chris was a man I wish I could have met and this country would be in much better shape if there were more men like him.Peace be with you,bro.
August 16, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Scherkenbach and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Sandi Breckenridge
July 3, 2007
Gratefully remembering Chris for his selfless service, courage and sadly, ultimate sacrifice to serve our country --
As the 4th of July arrives, we remember
-- the freedoms our country take for granted - are not free! they are only because of the special ones like Chris --
GOD bless your family as you deal with the continued grief.
He will NEVER be forgotten.
Garnet Jenkins
June 28, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach. The price this Brave Soldier and this family have paid for this Country and for Freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Thank You, for his Courage and Many Years of Service and Dedication.
May Chris rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Grace and Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with the Scherkenbach family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Chris, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult times.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 28, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 28, 2006
To the Scherkenbach family. I previously signed Chris's guest book. Chris a year ago today you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 6, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Scherkenbach family in the loss of Chris. I did not know Chris, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Andrew Munao Jr
August 24, 2005
To Michelle and the Sherkenbach family:
Michelle....you don't know me but Chris and I were very good freinds through grade school and high school. We lost touch when he went to another Prospect and I went to Forest View. I was shocked to learn of his passing and did not even realize that he was in the service.
May god be with you and your family during these troubled times but may you find peace in the fact that Chris is and always will be an american hero in every sense of the word.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.....
Andy Munao
John Covil
August 22, 2005
Dear Michelle,
My heart goes out to you in a big way. While I am not usually at a loss of words, I am in this instance; thus the delay in signing the guest book. The sacrifice Chris made for this country is profound and so appreciated. You have been in my prayers since I first learned of your loss through the prayer group at work. Rest assured you will continue in my prayers. Interacting with you through our work has been a joy. May God give you His peace which passes all understanding and may you face each new day in His strength. God Bless You and all those who love Chris!
Daniel & Maureen Murphy
August 7, 2005
Maureen and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathies to the Scherkenbach family and especially his wife, Michelle on their loss. Chief Warrant Officer Chris Scherkenbach and his Special Ops guys, among others, were killed in the helicopter crash brought down by enemy fire while trying to come to the rescue of our son, Lt. Michael P. Murphy and his small SEAL team in the mountains of Kunar province, Afghanistan. We share your grief over the loss of a loved one and are forever grateful that Michael was surrounded by such great and loyal friends who were willing to lay down their lives for each other, GOD and country. These men were true blue "American Heros" and will never be forgotten in our hearts, minds or prayers. We salute the sacrifice of Chief Warrant Officer Chris Scherkenbach and his Teammates in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Group in their attempt to come to the aid of our Mike and his men. You are all true American heros.
As Abraham Lincoln once wrote " in the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." These are men who will live on in the memories of those who follow in the fight for freedom and justice. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Shawn Kelley
July 14, 2005
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one from the Brother of a fallen soldier in Afghanistan.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
July 13, 2005
Sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans.
Anne Sapp
July 12, 2005
Dear Michelle and Sherkenbach family,
I was shocked and terribly saddened to hear of your painful loss in the death of Chris.
My heart weeps over the deaths of our heros who stood for freedom and paid their unforgetable price.
You have been and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Cling to God and He will give you the strength you need to bear your saddness.
Chris is with you in spirit and will remain with you in your heart.
In a sense Michelle, you are a hero too, because you shared your life with a man who chose to stand up for freedom of his homeland and made the sacrifice of life.
May God Bless you and hold you and give you comfort.
Anne Sapp
July 12, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Linda Scherkenbach Bellen
Jan Michel
July 11, 2005
Dear Michelle:
Please accept my deepest symapthies for your loss. I feel your burden greatly as my son is currently serving our country stationed in Iraq. He too is in the Army. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am for Chris' service to our Country. I know this time is very hard for you and I cry as I write this e-mail. Know he died a hero and his sacrifice will be lifted before God as a symbol of the wonderful man he is. Thank you for everything you did to support and encourage him throughout his service to our Country. You and your family will be in my prayers tonight and every night for the rest of my life. May God Bless You and Yours. Sincerely, Jan Michel
Amy Chapman
July 11, 2005
Dear Michelle and family,
Words can not describe what you all are going through right now. I know losing a loved one is heartbreaking. Chris was a true hero, for that he will never be forgotten.
God Bless,
Amy Chapman (4North)
Shelly & Terry Barnes
July 11, 2005
Dear Michelle,
We only met you & Chris once & spent several hours talking with you both at the same table for the Chinese New Year celebration. Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of Chris! We have grieved his loss too! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Fallon-Andronikos
July 11, 2005
Dear Michelle and family,
Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Chris. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen and family.
Theresa Burke
July 10, 2005
Plesse except my deepest condolences on the passing of your husband. It took a Man to put on the uniform and carry out orders. He may be gone in body but his honor and service to our country will NOT be forgotten. God has a special place for HEROS such as him. Thank you for your service as the women behind him. Every time you think of him , his memory will live on . Reme
mber the good times he,ll be there with you.
Khale
July 10, 2005
To the family of A true American Hero,
I did not know your family member. I do not even know you. I had to write a message today, I am over come with thankfulness for this man. I have prayed today for your family. I have prayed that in your lose you will find peace. Peace in the Lord. The very God who made this HERO to help HIM keep this country free. For without such men as this HERO and Jesus we would not be free. Thank you for the sacrific and please know ~You are Loved~
FRANK & CATHY GOTTUSO
July 10, 2005
TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF CWO FOUR SCHERKENBACK. OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN EACH TIME WE READ OR HEAR ABOUT A FALLEN HERO. OUR SON WAS ALSO STATIONED AT HAAF ABOARD THE CH-47 DURING DESERT STORM BUT GREATFULLY HE RETURNED HOME SAFELY. WE ARE SO VERY HONORED TO BE LIVING IN THIS GREAT NATION DUE TO THE SACRIFICES OF YOUNG FAITHFUL HEROS SUCH AS YOUR SON. WE ARE ASKING OUR LORD AND SAVIOR TO GIVE EACH OF YOU, AND ALL THE FAMILIES AND HEROS OF COMPANY B, 3RD BATTALION, 160TH SPECIAL OPS AVIATION REGIMENT AT HUNTER, STRENGTH DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BE WITH YOU. THANK YOU CHRIS AND THE OTHERS WHO GAVE THE "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE" ON 28 JUNE 05 ABOARD THE MH-47D.
July 10, 2005
Remembered as a hero not by your death but in the way you lived your life and served your country.
God bless your family, friends and loved ones.
Anne Antol
July 10, 2005
Dear Michelle and family of Chris,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear husband Chris. My heart was saddened to hear of his death. What a loss. I know how dedicated he was to you and to his country. Please be assured of my prayers and those of Michael and Scott. Just know that there will be some good days along with the sad ones. If there is anything I can do just say the word.
God is with you and will always be there, He will be your constant companion. Let Him love you as only He can. Hold on to your memories they will comfort and sustain you.
I am so very sorry that I will not be able to attend Chris services but know that I will be with you in prayer.
Love and prayers,
Anne
Arthur R. Smith USMC (Ret)
July 10, 2005
Thank you for your Service and your Sacrifice. Go in Peace Chris.
Chris Neilsen
July 10, 2005
I do not know this man but want to thank the family and honor his name due to his un-selfish service to the country that gets it's freedom from men and women like Chris. May God hold you in the palm of his hand at this very sad time and may the freedom of Heaven be enjoyed for eternity by Chris.
Sincerely in Christ,
Chris Neilsen
cyndy & rudy hodges
July 10, 2005
We wish to extend our sympathy and
prayers for the entire family.
May you find peace through the Lord
knowing that Chris died with honor.
The nation has lost a brave warrior.
God Bless you.
Susan Ammons
July 10, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
July 10, 2005
God Bless you and thank you for your dedication to our country!!!
You are a true American Hero
June Jamison
July 10, 2005
Michelle,
My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. Love June
Hal Martin
July 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the Scherkenbach family.
HMC(AC) ROGER MCCLURE
July 6, 2005
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Kathleen Sheppard
July 6, 2005
I was deeply saddened when I learned of what happened. The Scherkenbach's family and friends are within my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Antol
July 5, 2005
Dear Michelle and family of Chris,
No words are available to express the sadness I felt when I heard of your loss of your dear husband Chris. Please accept my condolences, I have learned from my own experience that this is the time to allow God to comfort you. He alone will give you the strength to get through one step at a time. With God all things are possible. You have been and will be in my prayers for time to come.
God be with you,
Anne
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