Marcus M. Cherry, 18

Marines, Lance Corporal

Based: Camp Pendleton

2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: April 6, 2004

Ramadi, Iraq

Engaged

Gender: Male

Hometown: Imperial

High School: Imperial High (Imperial)

Burial: Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego

Cherry did everything with his older brother, Andre, including following him into the Marines. Andre, who also was serving in Iraq, accompanied his brother's body home.

William M. Harrell, 04/08/2004

Kyle D. Crowley, 04/06/2004

30 memories of Marcus M. Cherry

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I never met this beautiful young man but reading about him was very touching. Iam so sorry for your loss. Losing a child is the most devastating loss a parent can experience and though time surely passes, it doesn't make it easier to endure. I understand that and my heart aches for you and your entire family. Severe said that she couldn't believe she would never see him again. Well I would like her to know that "It Is Possible" to see Marcus again. The Bible offers the resurrection hope for those we have lost in death. Many want to go to heaven but don't realize that when this system is removed there will be life,everlasting life, right here on earth. Please refer to these scriptures that I want to share with you. Psalm 37: 10,11,29. Revelation 21:3-4. Acts 24:15. John 5:28-29 Isaiah 33:24. And so many more. God's original plan to have the earth filled with the human family and to have animals in subjection, that plan, has yet to be realized. Marcus and so many others have the prospect to be given life again without sickness and death. Look to God's word of truth to find the answers that you seek, Our Heavely Father, Jehovah God , will bless your efforts and you can look forward to seeing that beautiful young man again!

” — Tyise gray, August 25, 2010 at 11:15 p.m.

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I remember LCpl Cherry in boot camp. He was the stud of the group, always having jokes when the drill instructors weren't watching. He was good spirit, and had a recognizable voice. Amazed to read that not even a year in the Corps, he already was made into a team leader. But I am not surprised, he had a bright future ahead. It is just too sad that the good die young. I remember picking up the Marine Corps Times during my deployment to Haiti in 2004 of April, and seeing his face in the casualty section. My heart dropped. Last time I saw him was in the chow hall in Pendleton. LCpl Cherry, you are still remembered by the people you've touched. Happy 235th, brother. You are not forgotten, Marine.

” — Emmanuel Hernandez, November 13, 2010 at 10 p.m.

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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

” — Patricia T., December 1, 2011 at 7:24 p.m.

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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!

” — James Harris, May 29, 2016 at 1:58 p.m.

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