This is a memoir of a young Marine Sergeant who was Killed in Action in Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Sergeant Joseph Davis Caskey was twenty-four years old on June 26, 2010 when the vehicle he was riding in hit an IED. The story of Sergeant Caskey is an account of the patriotic courage and passionate commitment of a faithful and fearless young man. He was a man of strong Christian principle and sterling character. This is a story of grief and loss and provides a powerful message to those who are dealing with their own pain and hurt.