Casey J. Grochowiak, age 34, from San Diego, California, San Diego county.
Parents: Edward Grochowiak and Barbara Grochowiak
Spouse: Celestina Grochowiak
Children: Matia Grochowiak, 14; Deegan Grochowiak, 5
Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Horizon Christian Fellowship Academy, Clairemont
Military history: 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Date of death: Monday, August 30, 2010
Death details: Died in Malajat, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when a car bomb exploded at a checkpoint. Mark A. Noziska was also killed.
Cemetery: Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego
Source: Department of Defense, KHAS, Los Angeles Times, Military Times