Freak accident takes life of fellow MM owner

[wx4caster]

This is a sad story. I would pass by this man's house and see the big flag flying and the big Merc sedan in the yard and smile.


http://www.newschannel5.com/story/16901492/retired-metro-officer-killed-after-fall-from-ladder

[GAMike]

To make it through to retirement, and then to have this happen is truly sad.... Sounds like he was a great neighbor and person...................... RIP Sgt. Casteel:flag:

[Bluerauder]

This is a sad story. I would pass by this man's house and see the big flag flying and the big Merc sedan in the yard and smile.

How sad. :( I think that falls off ladders and the roof are far more common than we realize. I lost a friend and co-worker about 15 years ago. He fell off his roof cleaning the gutters and landed in the driveway striking his head. He was in a coma for about 2 months until he finally passed on. He never regained consciousness after the fall. I don't do roof work anymore. :o

[CBT]

Man what a sad story, retires from police work and dies hanging an American flag. :shake:

[MMBLUE]

May God bless him. A true Patriot :flag:

[Ms. Denmark]

RIP fellow Mararauderer and American.

[ctrlraven]

Freak accidents like that are so unbelievable and truly sad. RIP

[MOTOWN]

My thoughts and prayers are with him, and his family.

[babbage]

made my eyes misty. Prayers sent.

[Guittard22]

Sad sorry and it seems like this site lost a good friend just by reading that short story . I did not know him but it's never easy to say goodbye to friends and love ones . RIP let your soul live on in your mm

[DEFYANT]

Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. Such a shame!

[HammerDown]

Just too sad................

[Shaijack]

My heart is filled with compasion for him and his family. But dieing like that really pi$$es me off. 50 Years old. He had so many more wonderful years to live. My best to his family and RIP my brother.

[LUCKY GENE]

rest in peace, Brother

[bolsen]

Man, that is very sad.

[Mercguy04]

To lose a good man like that is a shame. I'm sure him his Family and friends, not to mention his follow officers, is painful for everyone in his community and the country.
He seemed to be in the process of showing his Colors.
May the Lord welcome him into his loving arms
Blessings to his Family and community.
Russell, USMS.

[jgc61sr2002]

May He Rest in Peace.

[martyo]

Sad news indeed!

[TAKEDOWN]

Wow, truly sad. May he rest in peace! Was he a member here by chance?

[Bradley G]

Prayers celebrating his life, spirit, and kindness .
A real Marauder'er

[MyTMerc]

I heard today that NJ was flying flags at half mast for a singer today. I wonder how TN reacts to this hero's passing? Blessings to him and his family.

[FrankJAG]

Wow what a tragedy indeed. Prayers to him and his family.

[mike P71]

This is the kind of story that deserves our attention. Here we have a man who devoted many years to community service and dies doing a patriotic act,hanging a flag . Forget all the BS about WH she had all the luxurys and brought it on herself ! Just my .02

[knine]

May God bless his family and may he rest in peace.

[Horsepower]

Some things really aren't fair

[Black_Noise]

thats just freaking sad.... if I lived closer I would stop by the funeral with the MM all cleaned up to show my respect.