https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/christopher-g-scherer/ The latest user comments on Christopher G. Scherer en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c180943 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c180943 It wasn't until I reconnected with an old friend that I found out that Jimmy had passed. We were close friends in Escondido prior to my moving to the midwest and I wish I would've been better at staying in touch. We used to go to church together on Wednesday nights and hung at the beach together. He was a really great friend and like a big brother always looking out for me. He passed through Milwaukee and asked to meet for lunch and I couldn't make it. Wish I would have made it happen. I think of you all the time. Thank you for your sacrifice. I will be running a 10k for the fallen in your honor and know that you will be smiling down on me. God bless you Jimmy! Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:50:54 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c73706 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c73706 I still remember the day you died. I still grieve for you and your family. You are a Hero. I was part of Task Force Iron Claw. You were securing me that day. Thank you. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:49:52 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c33421 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c33421 I also went to school with James. I was just browsing the names list on here, saw his name, and it sounded very familiar. I looked him up in the old yearbook and I absolutely remember him. Wow. RIP and condolences to his family and friends. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:28:45 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c20639 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c20639 Jim was married to a dear friend of mine. I will never forget the time we all went to dinner (inside joke). Then the last time I saw him. He and Marilena came to have lunch with me at Burger King in Clarksville, TN. He always smiled and he made her so happy. I'll never forget him! May he RIP. Too young to die and yet willing to go there and chance it. Hope they are greatful! Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:26:59 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c18408 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c18408 I'm so sorry to see this list. Do we need this... They could still be among us, but... They've lived in this gorgeous place that we all love and now they past away... WHY, WHY. Because of a war in a land where nobody never says us "thank you". God Bless Them and God Bless America. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:39:26 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c18407 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c18407 I was searching for old friends on facebook. Known Jim from Marines in North Carolina, in which, many of us lost touch of the years. I am very sadden to hear of his death. I did not know he passed away until today. I would have never known if the Los Angeles Times link didn't appear at the bottom of the page with his name on it. I am so sorry. He was a great man, GOD Bless him. He will be truly truly missed. Rebecca Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:05:37 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c3504 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c3504 I just found this web site, and wanted to say I was sorry for your loss. He was a good man, I never seen him without a smile on his face. I met James in Baumholder when i was on rear d awaiting my M.E.B on the Chistmas mail detail. The guys at the mail room informed me of his passing before I left on may 10. My wife and I remember James every year. I just thought you might want to hear that James will continue to be missed. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:54:22 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c994 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-l-beckstrand/#c994 I went to high school with Jimmy. I didn't know him that well, but when I did see or talk to him, he was always so nice and funny. What a tragedy. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:56:08 -0700