Died in Balad, Iraq on Sep 25, 2006.
From Huachuca City, AZ, Casey was 21 years old.
Died in Balad of injuries suffered when his mounted patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Mosul. [source: Faces of the Fallen]
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(Arizona Daily Star, Oct. 5, 2006)
Coming home: Fallen soldier Mellen greeted by mourners
(The (Sierra Vista) Herald, October 2006)
SOLDIER FROM HUACHUCA CITY KILLED IN IRAQ: Father says shy, happy son wanted to be a soldier
(The (Sierra Vista) Herald, Sept. 29, 2006)