James Schroeder Obituary

Warm Greetings from your relatives in Germany: Hans was visiting Frederick in Col. Springs in 1968! Do you remember that house?
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thinking of you

People say it gets easier over time. But to tell you the truth, it doesn't. I'm now 23 years old and waking up to knowing they aren't alive still hurts. I dream about them and I never want to wake up. Never wanting to let go. They missed so much and it's not even fair. Dad, Mel, you are missed each day, each minute, each second of our lives. I love you guys so much.

James Schroeder was my drill instructor in Marine Corps boot camp. I will always remember the unwavering confidence he had in himself. He had a profound impact on my life. Rest in peace Marine.

I served with Master Seargent Schroeder onboard the USS Oak Hill. Favorite part of that experience was working with him on the boarding teams (VBSS). He was always hard charging. Always pushed us to do better. I really looked up to him and have yet to meet someone I have as much respect for as I do for Master seargent. It is an embarrassing story; but he saved my life once in Seychelles. His reprimand and "pay-back" for me will never truly make up for what he did for me. I always keep his advice and example in mind. Master Seargent and I had talked about doing a motorcycle ride when he got back from his vacation. Everytime I get on my bike that is the first thought that comes to mind. Fair Winds and Following Seas Master Seargent. Thank you for everything.

James It was nice serving with you In the Corps

One week from today, I will be graduating from High School, all I can think about is how much I miss you Melanie! I miss you soo much. If you were here, we would be graduating together. I remember the times in 8th grade when we used to talk about how much we couldn't wait to get to high school, and now look, its time for us to be graduate and move on to better things, and I wish you were here to have that experience. I still have a picture of you I took in 7th grade and Im always going to keep it. I want you to know that we are all thinking of you, and we love & miss you.

Dear "far" relatives, I am Hans Kranz. A German nephew of Emma Schenke. In 1968 I was visiting John (NJ), Butch (Henry, MD), and Fred in Col Springs. I got his car to drive ut the Pikes Peak and was in his office at Cayenne Mountain. Emma and Butch have been in Nuremberg about 1950. If you want, please mai to [email protected]
The picture shows me with my wife Barbara.

Well it is Christmas Eve and so much has changed in these past 2 years, except I miss and love you so very much. The laughter and the smiles from the 2 of you could make anyones day! My heart aches to see you again. I know you watch over us and I know you are proud of our girls, I just wish you were here to share everything with us... My love will NEVER die and my pain will last a lifetime! Love you both so much!
XOXOXOX

I miss you guys more and more everyday. It is so hard to go on in life without you. My hero and my little cousin. Its hard to have my sweet sixteen without the two people that i wanted to be there. I love you guys and miss you.

It has been a year, I miss James (my love of my life) and Melanie (my baby girl) EVERYDAY. I still wait to wake up from this nightmare but know this is reality. I miss their smiles and the sounds of their laughter. I miss and love them so very, very much!! They will always be in my heart, FOREVER!

On the anniversary of the worst day, I will remember my brother and my niece forever. I will miss them every moment of everyday.

Jamie, Tara and Jessica:

I am so sorry to hear about James and Melanie. I believe my heart is as low as it can get.

Jamie, having lost a child own my own, I know that there is nothing I could possibly say to you to make you feel better. Just keep her memories alive and know that she will never hurt again.

I never got a chance to know Melanie because my path took me in another direction away from the Marine Corps and all of your lives, however the time that I served on the Drill Field with James was very special to me. James was a ”Poster Marine” and brother to me. He was very proud of my accomplishments, as I was his. He gave all for his Family, Country, and Corps. You should al be very proud and keep his memories in your hearts forever.

James and Melanie will be truly missed. The world was a better place when they were here, now Heaven is a better place because they are there.

Love always,

Robert Mason

Jammie- Tony and I would just like to extend to you our heart felt sorrow for your loss. We truely wish that we would have been able to meet your family, you are today and always are in our prayers. God bless you and the girls, Candie Brown p.s. Lucinda Brown is Tony's mom just so you know who I am.

Dear Jamie and Family,

We are truly sorry to hear of your immeasurable loss. We talk about James all the time and how much he inspired us in Bootcamp class. He put the fear in you, (even though you knew he was a softie on the inside), and he made you want to be the best you could be. He will be missed! We never met your daughters but James spoke warmly of them often in class. We hope, with the passage of time, you can find some peace. Our thoughts are with you all.

Your friends,

Dear Schroeder Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Everyone here at Quantico Middle/High School and at Sport and Health are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Tara, I sure do miss seeing your smiling face at the club.

Love,

Mrs. Heslop and Tyler

Dear Maryan, Fred, Jamie, Tara and Jessica:

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you all!!!

Leigh & Eric Decker

Dear Family,
There is no way to express what I feel at this time for the saddness and loss felt in your hearts. I will miss James and the "Marine fix" he would have given me. I pray you find peace in this time of grief.

My love to Maryan and Fred, Jamie and the girls.

Jamie, Tara & Jessica

Both my wife Maureen (your children’s day care provider at Camp Pendleton) and I are truly saddened at the loss of Melanie and James. My wife was talking about Melanie just the other day on how she would say “that is so gorgeous,” it was so cute. She was such a sweet little girl. Some things we just don’t understand and this is one of them. I’ll always remember how James loved his girls so much and was a great father. He was a Marine’s Marine, one to be admired. You and your girls are in our prayers, please feel free to contact us for anything.

Ricardo & Maureen Sanders (MGySgt Ret.)

One of the few men who has inspired me in my life to be a better man, Master Seargent, you will be missed. You were and still are a role model for many to follow. I still can't believe that you are gone. Wish we could have conversation about football or politics. May you be in a better place now and may we meet serve together again one day in heaven.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will have you and your family in my prayers.

I was lucky enough to work with Jimmy while he was on the USS Oak Hill. On the ship he was an amazing leader, motivator, and role model for our sailors. Spending time with Jimmy socially was a constant joy. He has touched the lives of so many people and will be deeply missed by many.

Jamie, Tara and Jessica,
I can not put into words how sorry I am for your loss. The years I served with James were amoung the most enjoyable of my life. He was a great Marine, and a good friend. My family and I will keep James and Melanie in our prayers.
Love,
Dave McCloy

Jamie,Tara and Jessica; You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss and sorrow. I was blessed to not only know James as a Marine but was welcomed into your family as well.
Love,
J.D. Rice

We are very sorry for your loss, although I didnt know James or Melanie, I felt I did a little through hearing about them from Lance. God Bless you and your Family.

Jamie,
My words can't express how sad my heart has been since receiving the phone call of your tragic loss. I am so thankful Lance was able to be there in your time of need and say good bye to James. I am truly sorry and my prayers will contiue for your family through your healing. My last memory of Jimmy will never be forgotten. He was such a great guy! I thought I would share this picture of he and Lance on their last deployment together. I never met Melanie, but I know she is an angel watching over you and her sisters. Please call if you need anything at all. In God's Love, Lorri

Jamie, Jessica, and Terra,
My family has had you in our thoughts and prayers since I received the call. My heart broke. Please remember the pain may not go away, but it does dull and you now have two angels watching over you.
Deb Wagner and Family

My heart aches for the family of James and Melanie. Although my husband served 22 years in the Marine Corps and my son is a Marine we did not know the Schroeder family. I read about the accident in our local paper. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you.

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. I had the privelege of teaching both Melanie and her older sister Jessica. Melanie's smile and positive attitude have been missed since she moved, and I am deeply sorry that her beatiful spirit is no longer with us.

I am so sorry for your loss. I taught Melanie civics last year at Freedom Middle School. She was a kind, cheerful girl who never was without her smile. She was a joy to teach and had a way of brightening up any day. She will be missed and your family is in my prayers.

Jaime and Girls,

Tom and I want to extend our deepest sympathies. We can not imagine your grief and want you to know that you are not alone in your grief. Although we did not know Melanie, the lose of a child or sibling is unthinkable. James was a true Marine (Uhrah) and a great person. He loved his girls. His smile was penetrating and one that will not be easily forgotten. As James and I share the same birthdate, I will raise my glass to him on that day.

My heart is saddened to hear of your loss. Holding close the wonderful memories of these two lives will give you comfort and peace in the days to come. My children and I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jamie, Tara & Jessica,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to help to ease your grief and sorrow, but I just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your are in my prayers.

My deepest sympathies to all the friends and family of Melanie and James. My prayers are with everyone touched by them. Although I did not have the privilege of teaching Melanie, many of my students counted her as a friend. Her smile will be missed in the halls of Freedom Middle School, but our hearts will hold her memory.

Melanie was a bright young lady with a constant smile on her face. I had the great privilege of teaching Melanie last year at FMS. I can still picture her handwriting at the top of her English papers! What a sweetie. She was well liked by all and a true gift from God.

I will keep your family in my prayers.

I don't know where to start except to say that I feel blessed to have known and taught Melanie. I am so sorry for your loss but know that I will continue to remember her smiling face as she walked into my classroom each day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jamie, Tara, Jessica, & all of Jim's family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. My husband and I worked with Jim at Quantico and remember him as one of the greatest Marines we have ever know. He was always a great friend and co-worker, always had a smile, everyone here is in total shock, and know he & Melanie, will be missed beyond words. May God Bless you and help you through these difficult times, we know how hard it is as we lost our middle son, a young Marine, at the age of 23.
Ann & Ed Tokarz

To the family of James and Melanie Schroeder: I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to know your pain at this tragic time. I do know that James was the epitome of what we call a United States Marine. I served with him at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia and I can tell you that he was as good a Marine that has ever wore the uniform. I pray that our Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus, will comfort you all during this time of grief and loss. Look unto Him for your answers and your peace, and He will be faithful. May God be with you.

Semper Fidelis James,

Jerry Bates
MSGT (Ret) USMC

Jamie, Tara, Jessica
You have been in our thoughts all week with the loss of James and
Melanie. We will truly miss them. Our hearts go out to you as we have
many fond memories of your family at Fredericksburg Sport and Health.

Jamie, Tara and Jessica,
My heart breaks for you all. Mike and I cannot even imagine your pain. Everyone here at Fredericksburg Sport and Health are shocked beyond belief. We are all standing around with tears reminiscing about all the times James made us laugh, and oh yes....shouted at us to "get going!!"! I also have fond memories of Melanie tagging along holding her Dad's hand. They so loved each other. I never saw them when they did not have a smile on their face and a twinkle in their eyes. James was a kind and gentle man, true marine who proudly served our country, great father and great friend. I feel blessed to have known them both and really miss them.

The day is remembered and quietly kept,
No words are needed, we shall never forget,
For those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen and unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, and so very dear.

May the lord be with you all while you go through your time of greif.

Jamie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I have been friends with your mother and Terry for over 40 years and I cannot find the words to express my shock and dismay at such a tragedy. Even though I never met James or Melanie, I know that your memories will keep them in your hearts forever. My love to all of you.

I was sad to hear about the loss of your James and his daughter Melanie and wish the comfort for you that only the Lord has brought me through my family losses. I cry with you all as my oldest son William's 33rd birthday would have been yesterday on the 27th. Looking up is what has helped me to 'keep on' here and know that the Lord cries with us just as he understands through that time of testing and loss of His Son.
I want to wish your family the best through these tough times -
(our family knew Fred, MaryAnne, Guy and Gail through their church some years ago.)

James and Melanie may God open his arms to you both and cradle you to eternity. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Jill and Ross Carlson

Jamie and girls,
So sorry to hear about your dad and little sister. James was a great dad and friend. I cannot express in words the sorrow my family and I feel for you.

God Bless and you are all in our prayers.

Jamie and family,
My heart sank as I heard the tragic news! I am completely at a loss of words that could even express any type of comfort in a time like this. I truly am praying for you and your family. May Our Lord and Savior wrap His Arms of Comfort around you and all of your family!

Brian, Keersti and Jake Jacobson