Casey Frankoski

Fallen Hero’s Hometown and State: Rensselaer, NY

Branch of Service: United States Army

Rank: Chief Warrant Officer 2

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski served in the Army for seven years. In 2018 she deployed to Kuwait as a mission planner. In 2019 she was promoted to Warrant Officer and attended WOCS and flight school. In 2023 she deployed to Texas on a federal border mission where she was involved in a helicopter crash and later succumbed to her injuries. She earned many medals during her time in service.

Casey was a leader, a positive role model, and worked hard to reach her goals. She had a great appreciation for the outdoors and loved spending time fishing and camping. Casey enjoyed playing cornhole, riding her jet ski, loved country music, and one way or another, she always made her way to the VIP area. She was in her final class at the time of her death to receive her bachelor’s degree.

Casey Frankoski had a zest for life with an infectious smile that lit up a room as she entered. She made everyone she encountered feel special and was loved by all. She had a knack for bringing people out of their comfort zones to try new things. She was always the life of the party!

Age: 28

Date of Death: March 08, 2024