Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"Raising a beer to you, Chris, once again this Memorial Day. Thank you for your selfless service. It was a great honor and pleasure knowing and flying with you."
Bill Nygaard of Valrico, FL

"A deep appreciation for your sacrifice on this day of remembrance ."
Leimbach-Glass family of Central City , NE .

"You are my hero and forever you will live in our minds, RIP."
Jose L Sanchez of San Diego, cal U.S.A

"RIP Mr. Scherkenbach"
SSgt Barry Martin of Fort Worth, Texas/ USA

"Chris has not been forgotten. He and Michelle were neighbors when we all lived in Savannah. I am lighting a special candle for him on this Veterans' Day, 11/11/11"
Krista Shultz (Rogers) of Eugene, OR

"To the Scherkenbach Family I just want you to know that he is still not forgotten. Craig you and your family are still in my thoughts and Prayers."
Brian Conley of Scot Forge

"Memorial Day 2009:
Chris we miss your character and our prayers are with your wife and child. On this day of Memorial, please know that we have not forgotten your sacrifice for our country.

N-S-N-Q"
Michael Golob of Wenatchee, WA

"Once again my heart goes out to the family of CWO Chris J. Scherkenbah. I ran the Ring Roller and worked with Craig, Chris' brother at Scot Forge in Spring Grove Il. and now work at our plant in Clinton WI. Just letting you know he is still remembered and thought of for the sacrifice he made. July 15th 2008"
Brian Conley of Darien WI

"The hurt drills through the moments, only relieved by the memories of the great times we had together. Until we meet again my brother.

Marty"
Marty Sullivan of Carteret, NJ

"October 14, 2007
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"
Peggy Childers of Nevada

"To the family of Chris Scherkenbach, I want you to know that he is still remembered for the ultimate sacrifice that he paid for our country. I had the pleasure of working with his brother Craig at Scot Forge. I still have and wear the lapel pin Craig gave us all in memory of Chris. I have a step son who was injured in Iraq in 2005 and is now being deployed once again. Just wanted you to know that you all are still in our prayers."
Brian Conley of Darien WI

"CWO Scherkenbach,
Sir, I would like to say thank you to you and the other men who were on that Chinook with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. You went to the aid of your fellow servicemen without hesitation. You are a true hero. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Night Stalkers Rule The Night!"
160th SOAR Motto"

"To the family of:Chris J. Scherkenbach I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"To the Scherkenbach family, My sincere regrets over your loss. I served for two years with Chris in B/2-159th. He was one of the finest Pilots I ever flew with and one of the finest men I have ever known. Please accept my condolences and my thanks for his service."
Michael DeHart of Melbourne, Florida

"As a mom of five young children, I am so grateful for the sacrifice of this brave solder Chris J. Scherkenbach. You are loved by many. Words can not express the emotion. He payed the ultimate price for our freedom and the freedom of so many other people who suffered under the rule of Sadaam. May God be with his family in this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in the fact that we think about Chris's sacrifice for the love of his country. May we NEVER forget! Thank you!"
Jill Hughes of Houston TX"

"Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to the Scherkenbach family. My heart goes out to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We too know your pain and if we can help in anyway please feel free to contact us. May God watch over you and grant you peace.
Family and Sister of SFC Marcus Muralles"
Cindy Swazay of Indianapolis,IN

"It is because of the bravery, and heroism of US soldiers, and in your case, death in the field, that all of us, irrespective of our nationality enjoy freedom. As a former Royal Air Force serviceman I salute you. May you rest in a deserved peace and your family never cease to be proud of a brave man"
Les Frizelle of Ashford, Kent, UK

"May God Bless Your Family"
Dan, Cindy, Tiffany, Eric Dietz of Littleton, Colorado

"To the entire Sherkenbach family: Chris and I were very good friends all through grade school(Lions Park) and jr high. We kind of lost touch when he went to Prospect and I ended up going to Forest View. I was shocked when I heard that Chris had passed away.

May god watch over your family and give you peace in what I am sure are troubling days ahead. Chris is and always will be a true american hero in every sense of the word. Wish I was half the man he was.


Andrew Munao Jr and family"
Andrew Munao Jr of Washington Island,Wi formally of Mt Prospect,Il Hiawatha Trail.

"To Chris's Family, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your Chris. Chris is a true American Hero who will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless all of you."
Mary Ghaney of Brooklyn, New York

"To Michelle and All the Scherkenbach's
Our Family was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Chris. We are all honored to have grown up with Chris next door. Elmer and Marge please accept our sympathy and prayers. We are also grateful that Chris and his fellow hero's are willing to pay the ultimate price to protect all of us. God Bless!
The Broeren's"
Bill Broeren of Fontana, WI

"May I offer support to the extended Scherkenbach family at this time. It's been years since I have seen Chris, we met in kindergarten and traveled through grade school, junior high and high school together. Chris was always a happy guy, doing his part for the team, and it seems he was doing something for the team and country the day he died. He will be missed by many. God bless."
Robert Peterson of Portland, Oregon

"TO THE SCHERKENBACH FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. WE ARE DEEPLY SADDEN FOR THE LOST OF CHRIS. WE FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS HURT. LOSTING OUR SON LAST YEAR. CHRIS WAS ON A MISSION IN LIFE. A CALLING THAT HARDLY ANYONE COULD REALIZE NOR UNDERSTAND. CHRIS WAS DOING SOMETHING VERY UNIQUE AND HE KNEW THAT HE WAS DOING THIS FOR US ALL. WITHOUT AMERICA'S AS CHRIS, AMERICA WOULD NOT BE AS SAFE AS IT HAS BEEN SINCE 911! HE HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. AN TO ALL THOSE HEARTS HE HAS TOUCHED. IT'S DOES PEOPLE THAT SHARED A SPECIAL MEMORY; THAT WILL ALWAYS BE IN HIS OR HER HEART. WE HAVE TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR CHRIS, TO ALWAYS KEEP HIS NAME IN THR HIGH;IGHTS. SO THAT HE WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN. CHRIS THANK YOU, FOR THE SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND FOR ALL YOU DID FOR OUR SON! GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"To Chris' Family and Friends:

On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences. We share the same loss ... the same pain. Our son returned safely from Afghanistan, only to lose his life in Iraq. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your soldier's bravery and sacrifice. Our sons are true heroes!

By His Grace,

Gloria Caldas
Proud Mother of Fallen Hero
Capt. Ernesto "The Big Ern" Blanco-Caldas
82nd Airborne, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003
San Antonio, Texas
gcaldas48@aol.com"

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Chris will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"Thank you Chris Scherkenbach, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Chris Scherkenbach:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Chris for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Chris Scherkenbach:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Chris, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia