Sherwin Crescent Schoppe
Private First Class
1ST PLT, E CO, 2ND BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps San Antonio, Texas February 26, 1946 to May 16, 1966 (Incident Date April 24, 1966) SHERWIN C SCHOPPE is on the Wall at Panel 7E, Line 65 |
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To my best friend,
Your buddy, Jim Herren |
I remember Sherwin from Jefferson High School. Like me, he was an athlete and a year ahead of me. I remember, too, the anguish I felt when I learned he'd been killed in action. I had thought of enlisting in the Corps and this was the final factor that made my decision for me. I tried to be the best Marine I could be as I knew he made us all proud. Rest in peace Sherwin, you will always be remembered as the hero you were.
Stephen W. Amodt |
Sherwin, I will never forget you ....
From a childhood friend, |
Sherwin and I grew up together in San Antonio, Texas. I went to Edison High School and Sherwin went to Jefferson High School. We both worked at HEB at the corner of Fredericksburg Road and West Avenue. After graduation, I left San Antonio to go to UT-Austin and never saw him again. I have known about his death for many years but the closest I could get to him were the inscriptions on the Vietnam Wall in DC and Texas State Fair Grounds. For years, I have tried to track down a family member via yellow pages and the USMC Marine Corps in DC. The Marine Corps would not tell me anything since I was not next-of-kin. I want to get a picture of Sherwin for a special place in my living room. I have told my family stories about Sherwin and how he died in Vietnam while I had a college draft deferment. I will always remember his all-American look, blond hair and a great smile. Does anyone have any more information on him or family member location?
From a boyhood friend, 19 Jan 2007 I am happy to inform you that I have located Sherwin Schoppe's mother. This wonderful mother of our fallen hero, Sherwin Crescent Schoppe, would like to hear from classmates, teachers, Marines and friends of her beloved son. You may contact her by mail at: Julia Schoppe, 1008 Auburn, Arlington,TX 76012 or by phone at 817-860-1624.
From a high school friend, |
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