California's War Dead

One memory of Juan M. Garcia Schill

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I was the Vehicle Commander of the Humvee which was struck with a reverse-pressure plate IED resulting in the untimely death of Lcpl. Juan M. Garcia-Schill.
That day we lost not only a great marine but an all around great person as well. I consider myself honored to know such an amazing human being and the world needs to know that he did not die in vain. He died a hero serving and protecting his country.
He taught me every day is a gift and life is too short to sweat the small stuff. I do my best everyday to live by this message he gave me, some days are easier than others.
If I had one wish I would turn back time and I would trade places with him. But I know if I could make that wish it wouldn't matter because he would wish the same thing and wish to sacrifice himself instead.
Juan was a very deep man. He was a man of peace and a man who believed a good laugh can cure almost anything. He loved the movie Scarface and would constantly quote and impersonate Tony Montana.
Juan will be forever missed but NEVER forgotten.
Heres to you Garcia,
RIP and I will see you on the other side.
- Cpl Bremerman

” — Jeffrey P Bremerman, January 23, 2013 at 1:31 a.m.

Juan M. Garcia Schill, 20

One memory of Juan M. Garcia Schill