Garcia, Casey

SKI CASEY GARCIA- 27 August 1961 to 63

I Casey Garcia was born at Brooklyn, Ohio. I served eight years in the Navy, the last two aboard USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD 754). In 1962, I made SK1.

Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet awarded the Supply Efficiency Plaque to FRANK E. EVANS in ‘62 and ‘63. The award is given when a ship attains OUTSTANDING as a grade during the annual Supply Inspection. The criteria to win this award are very stringent. It required teamwork and excellence on every ones part. To the best of my knowledge, this was the only time in the life of FRANK E. EVANS that such an award was given. As a Store-keeper, I was in charge of both the Commissary and Ship’s Store records. Command told me that I was largely responsible for this achievement and was deservedly recognized.

After service, I went to college in Long Beach, California where I lived until 1970 when I took a position as Sales Manager with a company in Cleveland, Ohio. I had the opportunity to travel to all 50 U.S. States and 91 countries. So I can say, I never got the urge to travel out of my system. The company manufactured engine and fuel injection parts for Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar and EMD Diesel Engines. In 1981 we received the prestigious Presidential “E” award for excellence in Export. Only a handful achieve this goal. I retired in 2001 as Vice President, Sales.

Casey resides at 2312 Glenview Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ, 85650, with his wife Barbara. They have three children and two grandchildren who all live in California. You can reach Casey and Barbara at cgar520@juno.com or 520-378-9496.