Donald Ray Scherer

Hi.

5 years ago was when I first heard Donald's name. I was sitting in a court room, and I was listening to his mother tell the story of the lose she had for her son, and the pain she felt of losing him.

It has been several years since I last heard the name Donald Ray Scherer.

I would like to apologize first and foremost to the Scherer family for their loss. I cannot fathom what it must be like to lose a loved one due to the senseless acts of another human...

Happy heavenly 44th birthday, Donald! Twenty years have passed and I can still remember the sound of your laugh and your voice. We met at 15, dated on and off for a while in our young youth, and lost touch at 19. You left a note on my parents' front door the December before you passed wishing them a Merry Christmas while you were in town. I wish every day I would not have been in such a horrible relationship and stayed in touch with you. I did not get to attend your funeral as I found out...

I just found out through the Dulles 98 website and I am shocked. I regret that I was unable to attend your funeral services. I met Donald on the bus in middle school. Donald was always the nicest guy at school. I had at least one class with him every year until we graduated. He was always a positive person, and I am not surprised to read all of his accomplishments during college. The lord usually takes the his best angels first, so I know he is in a better place. I will never forget...

I lived down the road from the Scherer family for 4 years of my childhood. I never knew Donald well, but what I did know of him was always a blessing. His smile and sense of fun, and his kindness to me, will always remain in my memory. My prayers are with the family.

I was stunned to learn just today about Donald. He was a friend of our daughter, Carrie, and I can remember him with that curly hair and the big smile always on his face. Such a nice boy. My heart aches for your family through this ordeal. May it help to know that so many friends and neighbors are feeling for you. I know that Donald is now an angel smiling down from Heaven.

I met Donald on my first day of 7th grade. He lived around the corner from me so we rode on the same bus. We remained good friends throughout high school. Sadly, we had lost touch after going to different universities. I will always remember him and miss him. He was a great listener and helped me through a really rough time in my life. I guess God needs him more than we do.

I did not know Donald hardly at all. I had seen him around my church before and the rest of my family was very close to him. The morning after the accident when i found out, i wanted to break down and cry. Knowing that i wouldnt see his smiling face around the church any more was heart breaking. I can not possibly imagine the pain the Scherer family is going through at this moment but i will pray for you. May god bless you and keep you strong.

Donald and Tricia, I spoke with Rick tonight and was so very sorry to hear about your loss. Donald Ray sounds like he was a fantastic young man with much to offer the world; he obviously impacted every life he touched in a positive way. May your memories, faith, and love for him sustain you through this difficult time. God bless you all.

My heartfelt condolances go out to Donald's parents and family. It greatly saddened me to hear about his passing. I have known his parents for almost 30 years, and know they raised a wonderful son they were very proud of. Events like these are so hard to understand; you just have to maintain your faith. May Donald rest in peace, and may God be with his family in this time of great sorrow.