SGT Daniel Casara

Ramona, CA

Mission Accomplished on May 16, 2020

Daniel Casara enlisted in the military while in college in 1994. He spent several years serving in the Illinois National Guard while working for the Department of Corrections.

On Sept. 23, 2005, Army Sergeant Casara was serving with California’s National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment when his vehicle flipped over after rolling over an anti-tank mine in South Baghdad, Iraq. SGT Casara sustained bilateral fractures to his right tibia and fibula, a shattered left tibia, shattered heel and ankle bones to both feet, and a dislocated right hip.

Now medically retired, he lives with his wife, Basia, and his mother, Elaine. His son Denali has relocated back to Illinois and is thriving. An advocate for fellow Veterans, Daniel ran for U.S. Representative in the 52nd Congressional District in California during the 2018 election. He hopes to educate and inspire others by staying involved. “I have a passion for people,” he says.

In his specially adapted custom HFOT home, Daniel finds the single-level layout beneficial, as it is difficult for him to climb stairs. He is also happy to have a roll-in shower with a bench. Most importantly, the home is a place for Daniel and Basia to grow old together. “We are finally home,” he says.

Originally from Illinois, Daniel chose to build his home in California for the warm weather and strong Veteran community.

Daniel is grateful to HFOT donors and supporters for their generosity. “This home is life-changing,” he says.

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related articles:

• Sprinkler Age, Aug. 11, 2020 – Army Sergeant (SGT) Daniel Casara was severely injured when his vehicle flipped after rolling over an anti-tank mine in South Baghdad, Iraq, in September of 2005.
• Ramona Sentinel, May 20, 2020 – Retired U.S. Army SGT Daniel and his wife, Basia Casara, entered their new Ramona home provided by Homes For Our Troops last weekend with excited exclamations of “Wow, this is super!”