https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/ The latest user comments on Casey J. Grochowiak en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c184615 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c184615 James "Casey" you are the man. I remember countless defensive huddles in HS football with you as we were just having fun doing what we loved. I remember going to watch "the program" movie before we played our cif championship game. I remember your courage and fire that you had as we played. I however was not with you when you were serving our country making us proud and being a great leader. I know you were the best, just like you were on our field. I know you were looking after those younger soldiers that day. I thank you for that, We all thank you for that. You are my hero for what you did. I hope you rest in peace. You are greatly missed but NEVER forgotten my man. Until we meet again brotha. RIP Tue, 31 May 2016 12:10:48 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c179361 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c179361 Can't believe SSG Grochowiak passed away. He was my first team leader in C co. in 2003. Way too many surreal memories than I could ever put down here. He was one of the few people I have ever known who could challenge you with his drive and attitude without even trying. Such a loss to the Army. He was bigger than life. Still is. Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:16:29 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c167772 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c167772 What can someone really say about Casey J. Grochowiak my 1st Team Leader as a Squad leader. One of if not the Best Team Leader I ever had the privilege to have while I was in C Co 2-504th PIR. Never was there a moment when he wasn't the 1st one to jump or do what had to be done Drive, Motivation, pure Desire to do whatever was necessary to accomplish any task hands down a "SOLDIER" true Warrior blood pumped in his veins... Rest in Peace My Brother you will be missed. SFC Jeryl-Anthony Willis Thu, 09 Oct 2014 07:45:00 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c159181 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c159181 I will always remember SSG Casey Grochowiak as a great person. He was respected and well liked in our company. He was a great paratrooper who was tough, energetic and armed with a great sense of humor. You died while looking out for the well-being of your brothers. You are, and forever will be, a hero! Paul Smith Mon, 26 May 2014 07:59:10 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c84897 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c84897 Casey was bigger than life. Always cracked me up in the field as he was the first to be up and full of energy; running around camp while everyone was barely awake. I have never met a more influential person in my life. Everyone wanted to be him and everyone looked up to his leadership. Proud to have served with you brother. Rest in Peace. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:14:18 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c68002 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c68002 Casey You were one of the most lively and outgoing people I ever met in my military career and to say the least your sunny disposition on things even when life was handing out lemons made an impact on my life and the way I approach situations in my life to this day... You are missed and always will be Rest in Peace Ranger... Rangers Lead the Way.. SFC Retired Shane Wilks Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:03:48 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c66455 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c66455 Casey had every toy imaginable when we served together @Cco2/504th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. When I asked him how he could afford all of them he said: "Ryan, life is too short to not have fun and have all you want, besides, none of this stuff is going with me when I die." I learned so much from you bro. Praying for those you left behind, Ryan Hatch SGT U.S Army Veteran Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:44:34 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c52194 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c52194 Casey, I've just seen your picture in the Army times...WOW, what a shock. We served together with the 504th PIR (C 2-504), Ft Bragg, NC. You were a consumate professional always striving for the best. I really admire and miss the discipline and professionalism within C 2-504. May your soul rest in perfect peace and light perpetual shine upon you. Wed, 25 May 2011 08:10:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c51727 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c51727 Casey has been the most influential person in my career. I looked up to him, and all of his guys in 2nd squad C co 2-504th PIR couldn't have had a better leader while in Afghanistan. RIP ranger brother. RLTW... - "Eddie" Tue, 17 May 2011 09:34:59 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c39238 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/casey-j-grochowiak/#c39238 Rangers Lead The Way! Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:05:49 -0700