Virginia Beach, Virginia
Kenith Casica married his girlfriend, who lived down the street, when she was 16 and he was 19. He had her name tattooed on his arm and gave both his daughters the same middle name: his wife's name, Renee. "My husband was a man that when he smiled, he lit up a room," his wife said. "I'm thankful for the time God gave me with him, and that's what I'm going to hold on to." Casica, 32, of Virginia Beach, Va., was killed Dec. 10 by small-arms fire in Baghdad. He was assigned to Fort Campbell. Casica had been injured by shrapnel from a rocket-propelled grenade during his first deployment. Casica was born in the Philippines, and his family lived in Hawaii and California before moving to Virginia Beach in 1985. He graduated from high school in 1994 and joined the Army two years later. As a teenager, he worked at a McDonald's, delivered The Virginian-Pilot newspaper and poured concrete. In death, he got something he had long hoped for: U.S. citizenship. "He wanted it more than anything, because this is his country," said his wife. He also is survived by daughters, Kristen, 13, and Shilyn, 10, and son, Logan, 4.
I will never forget, my heart is not the same...words can't describe what I feel every day. I love you so much, and miss you like crazy...u r always with me
November 10, 2021
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU KEN ALWAYS
Janine Fauci
January 27, 2014 | Clarksville, TN
I miss you so much Kenith, not a single day goes by that I'm not reminded of the huge hole you left . I see you in the face of your son, in the strength of your Daughter Kris, in the way your dauhter Shilyn draws. Yes she has picked up the artistic side of you. I just wish i had had more time with you. I love you i always have and I always will.
May 30, 2013
SGT Casica, as with so many, I had the honor to know you and the tremendous leader you became. We cannot ever thank you and your Family enough for the sacrifice you made for all of our freedom. We continue to honor you through the eyes of your Family and the wonderful memories they share with us. We will never forget.
Kimberley McKenzie
August 12, 2012 | Clarksville, TN
Today and everyday Sgt. Kenith Casica is still being honored and remembered.
July 16, 2012 | North Shore, HI
To the family and friends of Sgt. Kenith Casica:
Please accept my remembrance of Kenith on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2011 | Carson City, NV
We grew up going to the same junior and.high school together. He was a great friend, and he loved his wife more then anything in the world. I wish I had 1 more day to say thank you for being a great friend. He died the same day my brother did. I hope.the two of you have great times in heaven. You will.never be forgotten
Matt Brennan
July 04, 2011 | Virginia Beach, VA
YOU'RE ALWAYS HERE
NEVER FAR AWAY,
I HEAR YOUR VOICE
ON DARKEST DAYS.
SPEAKING TO ME SO LOUD AND CLEAR,
I SEE YOUR FACE, SO VERY NEAR.
WHEN A HEART IS BROKEN
YOU'RE ALWAYS THERE.
TO GIVE ADVICE,
FROM THE LOVE U SHARE.
THOUGH PHYSICALLY GONE
YOUR HEART IS TRUE
YOUR ON A MISSION
ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO.
U WATCH OVER LOVED ONES
U PROTECT THE TROOPS
AN ANGEL U ARE NOW
YOU DO WHAT YOU DO.
KEEP...
KATIE DIAZ
January 13, 2011 | CHECOTAH, OK
kenith,
even though we never have met.....your family is wonderful..you would be so proud of them overcoming so many struggles and coming out better for it....your wife has the deepest love for you that is eternal, and your beautiful children will carry on your legacy.....thank you for what you have done for others, for you are a hero...GOD BLESS
m bourdon
January 13, 2011