Memorial Wreath Placed to Honor Vietnam Veteran from Classmates

The Class of 1962 and JROTC at the High School put together a ceremony to honor Captain John Michael Casey, a member of their class who lost his life during the Vietnam War. A beautiful red, white, and blue wreath was set up at the memorial right in front of the high school, which helps memorialize the sacrifice of those who did not make it home during Vietnam.

Captain Casey’s memorial has been long-standing. It gives his name, and when he gave his life for his country, on March 25, 1968. It rests alongside other memorials planted over time at the high school. The Class of ’62 had it erected many decades ago in memory of their fallen former classmate.

Gary McBride organized the wreath-laying. A member of Captain Casey’s class, he and others have worked hard to remember him long after they have graduated and gone their separate ways. With his work and the class of ’62, they can make sure the sacrifice from those who did not make it home are always remembered, so Captain Casey’s legacy will never be forgotten.