Army Specialist Marko Samson
June 16, 2024
Marine LCPL Edward Schroeder II
June 30, 2024
The Associated Press
…Scherry was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
His family asked for privacy but released a written statement April 17 saying “Danny” loved football and the Marines.
“Service in the Marines was his lifelong dream,” the family said. “In his short tenure with the Marines, he received two promotions and was looked up to by members of his battalion.”
His football coach at Rocky River High School in suburban Cleveland said Scherry could have played the sport in college. Scherry played strong safety on defense and running back on offense.
“He was a standout player … tough and straightforward. You always knew where he stood,” coach Ron Lewis said. “But if you scratched the surface a little, you would find he would do anything for you. He would be there for you.”
Scherry graduated from high school in 2005.
“He was always clear about going into the military,” Lewis said. “He looked like a Marine. He acted like a Marine.”
