Casey P. Zylman Obituary

Remembering Casey on this day... Never forgotten, always respected for his ultimate sacrifice. Peace to the Zylman family.

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

You are not forgotten Casey! Thank you for giving your all!

You are not forgotten. Thank you for you service. My thoughts and prayers continue for your family.

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice Casey. Prayers for your family.

Thinking of Casey and his family this Memorial Day which coincides with his eighth anniversary date. Always in our hearts, young man. Respectfully, Lalo and Mark.

Remembering Casey and the Zylman family on this Memorial Day weekend. Our country thanks you and peace be with your family. Lalo Palacios

We will never forget you gave all. Prayers continue for your family.

Casey and the Zyalman family will forever remembered. He is a warrior and a hero. Thank you is not enough.

May 25,2007... This date is one of honor, respect and remembrance for Casey and the Zylman family. I know him through my son's photos and stories. Lalo Palacios and son, Mark Sutton

Thinking of Casey and his family.
We will NEVER forget that Casey gave his all. Rest in peace soldier. We will never forget your sacrifice.

Prayers for peace in your hearts and only happy memories of his life on this day. We won't forget Casey.

Still Remembered! Still grateful for his service.

We will always remember Casey, miss you a bunch dear friend!

My son, Mark Sutton, one of Casey's Army buddies, reminded me this past Friday of the fifth anniversary. Casey, you and the Zylman family are in our family's thoughts.

As Thanksgiving 2011 approaches, we remember Casey and the Zylman family. My son, Mark Sutton (a friend and Army comrade in Hawaii and Iraq), never removes his Zylman Memorial Wristband, and speaks very highly of Casey. Casey, you are remembered. Thank you.

May God Bless you and Keep you in his Love. I wish to Thank You CPL Casey Zylman and your Family for Your Service in protecting our Country and us. Never to be Forgotten!

To the family and friends of Cpl. Casey P. Zylman:
Please accept my remembrance of Casey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

We will never forget Casey and his sacrifice or your family's sacrifice. God bless you all.

Casey, you are missed, love you lots and thank you. May you be with God and at peace.

Thanksgiving is a day we pause to give thanks for the things we have. Memorial Day is a day we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have. Thank You Casey

I can't believe it's been so long...but Casey will live on in our memories forever.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Casey P. Zylman:
Remembering Casey on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

We continue to remember Casey and will never forget his sacrifice for our freedom. God Bless his family and their sacrifice also.
The Wootten Family Nashville, Tn

To the family of Cpl. Casey P. Zylman:
Casey gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the Zylman family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am saddened by your loss. I am sorry you lost him so young.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely,
Kenna

William Campbell (Shane) and his family remembered Casey recently. We will make a point never to forget him. God Bless

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Zylman!

I was an infantry soldier in Vietnam assigned to the 25th. Division. I remember sleeping on the ground under the protection of tanks assigned to the 3/4 Cav. My son is a 2 tour combat wounded infantry sergeant recently medically retired from the 101st. Abn. My heart goes out to Casey's family and friends. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering you are enduring from his loss. May God bless you and keep you. May Casey's soul rest in peace with the other fallen Heros.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Casey, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

Almost a year has gone by. Too many went by after the last time I saw you. I will keep you in my heart forever. Plaese know I never could nor want to ever forget you. You will always be a special person in my life. Thank you for being you. Love you always and forever, Bryanna.

I miss you very dearly, you mean alot to me even after all these years. When i found out you passed away i refused to believe it but i guess deep down i know it was true i went to see you and i sear my heart just sank.i love you for ever buddy

Sometimes I wonder what I would say to you if given the chance. All these emotions pour in and I have so much to say. I guess I wish that I could have told you that you were a wonderful guy and everyone just adored you. We all miss you and hope that you know how much you mean to all of us. My heart is with you buddy.
miss you.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Zylman and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry-
I am not there... I did not die...

..

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Thank you dear soldier for your service to the cause of freedom. You shall never be forgotten, you are a hero and I am thankful for your dedication,your patriotism and for fighting to preserve Liberty something that is so precious but which many people take for granted. Rest in peace in God's great kingdom! God Bless the family I didn't know your son, brother but I am so proud of him!

Dear Randy, Jamie & Amie,
If Casey was anything like Amie I know this world has lost a very wonderful person. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. I will make sure to include Casey in my weekly blog in the coming weeks.

My deepest sympathy to Casey's family. Although I did not know him, I know he was a hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May God bless the family and give you the peace and strength that you will need in the days and years ahead.

I did not know Casey, but I was born and raised in Coleman. Everything I have read makes it clear he was a true hero. May God bless you and your family. I am sincerely sorry for your great loss.

Randy & Jamie,
We send our sympathy and prayers to you and your family. We had the privilege to know Casey throughout the years while he played baseball with our son Stephen. Both on and off the field he always exhibited a kind and compassionate manner. A few days before we heard the tragic news we were remembering baseball stories and Casey in particular was mentioned. May he now rest in peace and please, know that he may be gone; but, he will never be forgotten. He will live on in our memories and hearts. "comfort, O comfort my people" says your God. ~Isaiah 40:1. God Bless.

I went to school with Casey and I never saw him be unkind to anyone.We were not in the same circle of friends we only spoke in passing. Though he was one of those people that left an impression, everyone you knew seemed to know him. It was a blessing to have him in your life and an honor to have had him defend our country and freedom. He is a HERO. My sympathys go out to those who knew and loved him, I feel for your loss and pray that God will grant you comfort in your time of sorrow.
MATT 5:4
"then he said to them,my soul is exceedingly sorrowful,even unto death...and he went a little further,fell on his face and cried, O my father,if it be possible, let this cup pass from me nevertheless not as my will,but as your will" MATT 26:38+39
~remember god knows our pain,he feels it,and he will help comfort if you ask.

Though I don't know your family and never knew Casey, I am very sorry for your loss. He is to be commended for fighting for what he believed in. I am very grateful. God Bless all of you.

rest in peace casey, you will never be forgotten. you are a true American hero and when we are back in coleman we will come pay our respects. matt remembers taking you fishing and riding horses with you

My heart goes out to family and friends and may God be with you! Casey was a great guy and will be greatly missed!!!

Dear Randy, Jamie & Aime:
As we try to understand the pain and loss you must endure as a family, parent or sibling each and every resident of Coleman and the United States grieves with you. Our sons were together for years growing up, playing ball and moving on to accomplish greater things in life. We write to you with heavy hearts in this time of mourning. We reminisce daily about Casey and what a wonderful person, friend and ultimately hero he is to all of us. Please know we think about each one of you daily. May your memories and God's grace help to see you through your time of grief.

Thank you Cpl Zylman for defending my freedom.

My deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

"Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Hillsboro, IL Veterans Memorial]

Casey was a great person and there truely are no words to describe how much he ment to all of us. He will be missed.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Zylman family in the loss of Casey. I did not know Casey, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Casey you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Ive known Casey for awhile, along with his family. My dad coached him for a couple years and me along with my family have gotten pretty close to his family. I just want to say thanks for fighting for us Casey. Your a hero in our eyes and in our hearts forever. You truely are an American Hero!

To the Zylman Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was in 4-H with Casey and he was a wonderful person. We are all so proud of him. He will never be forgotten. Your family will be in our prayers..

It is hard to believe it was almost two years ago when we meet at MEPS. You were a great guy and I still have all the letters from while you were in training. Thank you for talking me out of the military and staying in school. You have had a huge impact on my life and I will always be thankful. I will remember you always.

To Amie, Jamie, and Randy:
I enjoyed the time I knew Casey. He was an amazing man. My heart goes out to you. He will be greatly missed...

Mr. and Mrs. Zylman, though I never had the pleasure of meeting your son, Monday I will stand tall and proud with my fellow PGR members in honoring the life of your son. I too graduated from CHS along with my wife and though we no longer live in Coleman it will always be home to us. My neices and nephews knew Casey and my brother coached him in Little League. I was the lone PGR standing under the M-30 overpass and was able to catch up with my fellow riders and have the honor of being part of the escort. God bless you Casey Zylman for the freedom you served to protect.

I never met Casey - I didn't have to. The moment he signed on to serve this country and defend and represent each one of us, he became one of my heroes. For him to make the ultimate sacrifice puts him in the ranks of the most honored citizens of the US of A - our American soldiers.
My kids all knew Casey and are deeply touched by this loss. They all tell me what an awesome person he was. I wish I could have met him.
May God comfort all of Casey's family and friends at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

Aimee and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was not privelaged enough to know Casey personally but I know he will be greatly missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless our soldiers!

I wasn't ever really close to Casey, though I'd known him since second grade, back in Mrs. McCartney's class. I had him in a few classes in high school, also...and while we never spoke, I'd always thought that he had a wonderful leadership quality about him, and an undeterrable confidence.
He'd always seemed so serious to me, but judging by all of the tributes and comments that I've been seeing for/about him, there was something more than that serious side to him. I'm sad that I did not know it.

Casey, you'll never be forgotten...
You, your family, friends, and loved ones are in my thoughts, and I think it's safe to say, in everyone else's as well.

Say hi to John for us.

My heart goes out to the family and community during this difficult time. I went to school with Casey and he was an amazing person who will be greatly missed. Sadly I am unable to attend the service on Monday but as a true HERO is laid to rest Casey and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

To The Zylman Family,
My deepest and sincerest sympathy goes out to you. Casey is and will always be our own hometown HERO. He gave his life for our freedom and safety. We cannot thank him enough for that. May your memories keep him dear to your heart and help get you through this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Charlene Long
Coleman

My husband had the privilage to serve with Casey in Iraq. They are in the same troop. My husband was home on leave when he found out what happened. He spoke highly of Casey. We all are mourning for your loss as I know 3-4 Cav is also. May God be with you in your time of need.

you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Casey will be truely missed and remembered in all our hearts as a true HERO!!!!!!!!

To the Zylman family you are all in my thoughts. I am extremely sorry for your loss. Casey was an amazing guy who I shall never forget. He did his duty as a soldier and now his is doing his duty as our hero. We love him and will miss dearly. We will carry him in our hearts forever.

"It's the SOLDIERS who live, and the HEROS who die."

My thoughts are with Casey's family. We will all miss Casey and the good times we had together. Casey is a true hero.

I do not know Casey or his family. I just wanted to leave my deepest sympathies for his family and loved ones! He's a true hero and gave his all so that our country can be safe! Be strong, his memory will help to ease your sadness and as the days and months go by it will get easier to remember and talk about him! I honestly know what it's like to loose a child, it's the worst thing in the entire world to have to cope with! You are in my thoughts during this saddest of times!!

You are in our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers.

Rob, Kathy, and Jessica Oetjens
Family of a 3-4 Cav soldier

I send all my prayers to Casey's family and dearest friends. I know hero's live forever. Casey gave his life for us to live in this country. Whether or not we have noticed a difference in our world at this very moment, When the world changes and war is over we will first and foremost remember to thank Casey for being Colemans Hero. I thank him for standing up for all of us and showing the world that he cared more than the people that stand next to you everyday. He was a very brave young man. I am proud of him and all the soliders. I will hold my head high and cry happy tears when I think of Casey. For he will live on in the small community forever as a hero that never dies.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Zylman family. I attended school and 4-h with casey and he will be greatly missed. He is a true American hero.

I've known Casey pretty much since we all started T-ball back when we were like 5 or 6. And every year after that, playing baseball with him and seeing him in school, I got to know what a great person he really was. About a year ago, I talked with his parents and they had said how he was getting ready to go over to Iraq, and how scared they were for him. I know that no words can explain what they must be going through, but they can know that they have an entire community behind them and here for their support. Casey, you will be missed by many, but forgotten by none.

We are so very sorry for your loss!

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David and Brenda Gransden

I don't know what to say on here other than he was a great person, I can't believe he is really gone, and my thoughts are with his family.

I went to school with casey since 1st grade he is a great man i will always remember his smile,laughter and how he told me not to just quit school cuz i was beat up he is a hero in my eyes. thank you casey for everything you will be truley missed now and forever

Dear Family,
I am so so sorry for your loss. I was deeply saddened to learn of your son's death. Having just lost my own brother at 21 this past March in Iraq, it brings me to tears to think of how young your son was. I will tell you that your son's contributions to this country will never be forgotten. I am thankful to you and to him for his service and he is truly an American Hero. May God and the memories you hold help to comfort you in this time. God Bless you, your son, and this country.

My heart goes out to Cassey's Parents and family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cassey gave his all and will never be forgotten. God Bless

GOD BLESS YOU..
THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM.

Dear family, What a tragedy for a loved one to die young! He served his country well and gave the ultimate sacrifice for us. For this I thank him. I mostly thank the Lord Almighty for having the ultimate plan for Casey. He will never again have to fight in a war, be sad or lonely, or have a single worry. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. I know the grandparents of Shane Wootten and have also meet Shane as a result of sending Christmas presents to the men who served with Casey. Shane loved his brother, Casey, and will miss him.

I pray God's blessings on you, his family. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to write.

Blessings, Sharon Midgett, Hermitage, TN

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

TO THE ZYLMAN FAMILY,
I CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOU AND YOUR LOSS. MY SON SHANE CAMPBELL WAS WITH YOUR SON AND CONSIDERED HIM HIS BEST FRIEND IN IRAQ. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE YOUR LOSS AND WILL PRAY EVERY DAY FOR GOD TO GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH YOU NEED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS LOSS IS FELT BY EVERY PARENT THAT HAS A CHILD THERE, WHEN ONE LOSES WE ALL LOSE THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT GIVEN TO US.

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

Know in your heart that Casey is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Casey. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To Casey's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

Aimee and family,

Just wanted to tell you how very sorry I was to hear about Casey. I didn't know him, but from what I have read I think I missed a lot by not knowing him he sounds like a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To the Zylman Family,
My son Mike was a classmate of Casey's at Coleman High. Cling to the happy times,the laughter and love that Casey gave to all that came in contact with him. He was a true hero and will be always remembered.

Casey you portrayed what we Americans value most...freedom. Thank you for your commitment and bravery. I'm sorry that you had to give the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and liberties. You are a hero to us! Our prayers to Casey's family, God Bless each one and I pray the Lord gives you peace and comfort during this sad time. I too am a parent of a soldier and my heart is heavy to know of another loss of a brave young man.

Mr. and Mrs. Zylman and Aimee, I just wanted to let you know my heart goes out to your family. My children knew Casey and have said what a nice, likeable person he was. Sarah (Tanner) Karl said he was the person everyone liked and could always make people laugh. Only people who've lost a child can truly understand the crushing, unrelenting pain you are feeling. Casey was and is a hero. Be proud of the man you raised your child to be. If there is anything I can do to help, even late night phone calls don't be afraid to reach out. Our number is (989) 465-1197. I am truly sorry and wish there was a way I could ease your pain.
Sincerely,
Roy and Laurel Tanner

May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more . . . .

Imagine All the People Living Life in Peace. - John Lennon

Randy, Jamie, Amie and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Casey was my little brother too. You were all my extended family and growing up with the Zylman family was wonderful. My life would not be the same without your family in my life when we kids were so young. I have so many stories about Casey when he was very young and I still tell them to this day. Amie, Casey and I had a lot of good times, I pretty much lived at your house. I'm sorry we have lost touch but it is times like these that make you realize what is really important, the people you love. Casey is a hero and will always be a hero. He was a wonderful person with good values and morals. He will always be rememberd. I know he is with God now. I love you guys.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

To all of you that have written. I know that members of the Zylman family have read your kind words and will continue to do so though out the next days. Know that Casey was one of the best. He was one of the kids that every parent wish theirs would turn into. Being an only son, and one of only two children in the Zylman family Casey had a free pass and didn’t need to go to Iraq. Being the wonderful, caring man that he is, he wouldn’t let his brothers go without him. I believe that sums Casey up. He cared more for everyone around him then he ever did himself.

Z, we love and miss you. But you already knew how much you were loved by everyone around you and because of who you were, we all know that you loved us. We are all better people for knowing you. Your beautiful smile and infectious laughter will live with us forever.

All my love
Melanie and Miranda

Our hearts go out to the Zylman Family. May you be comforted by Gods' loving embrace. Please know you are not alone in your pain, as we have also lost our son in this conflict. Our whole country grieves with you in the loss of your Hero. We pray for the healing hands of our Heavenly Father upon your hearts. God Bless you. Casey is now guarding the streets of Heaven with our son and many many more from Michigan. Only those who have suffered the loss of a child can truely understand the depth of your grief and pain.

I did not know Casey, but I am sincerely sorry for the loss of this American hero. I know words will not comfort you as they have not comforted me. I lost my little brother, Sgt. Justin Wisniewski, to a roadside bomb on May 19th, 2007. We buried him yesterday. It has not gotten easier, but know that a lot of people grieve with you and Casey is a hero. He and my brother and thousands of Americans have died for our freedom.

Your family is truly in my prayers, as well as the prayers of my family, as we all grieve the loss of my brother and grieve for your loss as well. These young men are the bravest of the brave and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

My sincerest condolences.

God bless the family and friends of Casey.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Casey for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

I did not know Casey, but didn't have to. I do know that he was an amazing young man who was brave and courageous enough to defend this great nation. To his family I say....my thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my nephew in Taji on November 15th, 2005. I hope that angels lift you up and give you strength to deal with this horrible tragedy. But know that there are many of us out here that will praise his heroism and remember him. And may I also say to you...the family....THANK YOU for your service to our country as well. When our young men go off to defend this great nation, our military families are serving as well. May God Bless and keep you in his arms. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

To the Zylman Family, may you be comforted by Gods' loving embrace. Please know you are not alone in your pain, as our whole country grieves with you in the loss of your Hero. We pray for the healing hands of our Heavenly Father upon your hearts. God Bless.

Jami Edgecomb
Mother of Cpl Nyle Yates III, KIA 3-16-06 Samarra, Iraq

We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Casey in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and PFC. Casey P. Zylman, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.

Army Retired