https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/brent-b-zoucha/ The latest user comments on Brent B. Zoucha en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c184522 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c184522 I never personally knew Marcus so I don't have a memory to share with you. I never personally knew his family so I don't have a memory of Marcus to share with them either. The miles between us is great. You see, I live on the East Coast. But I did meet Marcus some years ago while I was jogging one morning. I had my earphones on while listening to NPR radio. It was on this radio station that I met Marcus. They said that Marcus died while fighting for his country. They said that he was only 18 years old. They said he loved Christian rap. I remember stopping in my tracks, standing there shaking my head. I remember saying to myself, "but he was too young to die." I remember saying to myself "an 18 year old who loved God." "Wow" " That's great." Believe it or not, I never forgot his name through the years. Even though I never met him or his family, I never forgot the sacrifice that he made for his country. The sacrifice he made for me. Today is Sunday May 29, 2016 and tomorrow is Memorial Day. I dedicate Memorial Day to the memory of Marcus and the ultimate sacrifice he made for us. I am 61 years old but if God continues to let me keep my mind, I will NEVER forget Marcus. The young man who I never knew but feel I know. Marcus you are with God and one day I will meet you. RIP MARCUS! Sun, 29 May 2016 01:58:21 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c184114 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c184114 You're still not forgotten Marcus - JR Semper Fi Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:26:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c171079 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c171079 Today at a Veteran's Memorial In Los Osos, Ca, I shook the hand of a friend who remembered you. When I looked into his eyes, I know we were both sure that you live on in the eternal presence of our heavenly Father. God bless you for your service. Tue, 11 Nov 2014 01:53:48 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c149438 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c149438 I didn't know you but are from same high school, also my dear niece Maritza holds fond memories of you! She mentions you often when visiting nana. We thank you for your service to this country. RIP Sun, 06 Apr 2014 07:17:49 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/brent-b-zoucha/#c123312 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/brent-b-zoucha/#c123312 My heart goes out to the family of this young man who died seven years ago,at such a tender age of nineteen. Please take comfort in the hope of the resurrectiona at(JOHN 5:28, 28) Brent,will awake from his sleep to a peaceful earth ,where our heavenly father,Jehovah God,promises that all wars will cease to the extremity of the earth.(Psalms 46:9) Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:57:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c121159 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c121159 Marcus, you'll always be missed. Semper Fi brother! Mon, 27 May 2013 01:21:23 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c118921 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c118921 My dear nephew gave his all so that we could be able to live free.. Thank you Marcus. See you on that Great Day!!! Love Uncle Vincent Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:49:37 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c76398 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c76398 My precious 'little ' cousin, all i can say is i miss him, i loved him so very much, and i know i will see him again at the ressurection. so strange it's already been eight years......it still doesn't hurt any less..... Mon, 28 May 2012 12:06:11 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c63380 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c63380 A memory that first comes to my mind is one of Andre and Marcus dancing and singing to Sisqos, "Thong Song"....he always had a smile on his face....great voice, great dancing, beautiful spirit. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:29:44 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c63376 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/marcus-m-cherry/#c63376 I was a classmate of Marcus my freshman year. Marcus was such a sweet guy and had the biggest smile. When someone was having a bad day he was there to cheer them up and even if he was having a bad day his smile reassured us everything would be alright. A funny anedocte I have from him telling us was when he was so mad yet smiling telling us how he had received a speeding ticket off of Aten rd when taking his sister to school for speeding! Everytime I pass there I remember him because of his story. He had a passion for Christ. And his brother was the talk during spanish period, he was so proud of his big brother, he always talked about joing the marines. RIP Marcus, Patricia Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:24:29 -0800