Our friend Pfc. Garret Casados is in the U.S. Army and stationed in Iraq. Garret sent us these pics of him rocking the Lusk Wrist Band and stickers on his Hummer in Iraq, and sent this write-up about Lusk and what he meant to him. I know Lusk would be proud that his legacy has even touched the Troops who protect our country who Lusk respected so much.
Well about me. I was born and raised in Riverside CA. I used to do a little bit of FMX, actually was decent at it but not good enough for contests. Motocross is basically my life, I follow SX, MX and FMX constantly as much as I can. I joined the Army in April of 2008 and I’ve been in Iraq for eight months now, in the city of Basrah in Southern Iraq. My unit is supposed to be home by September first. Then I’ll get to take leave back to California before I have to report back to Ft. Carson, Colorado.
I actually met Lusk years ago when he was on a clapped out Honda at the old LBZ compound. He was riding with Billy Walls and Bobby Lee. He didn’t look too bad out there, he was just getting into FMX. He had the most amazing year last year it was awesome to see him work that hard and it pay off. His style was so smooth and reminded me of Stenberg.
I go on freestylemtx.com as much as I can out here and that is when I heard about the crash. So I followed it everyday on the messages board hoping he would pull through. Then the day came when it was announced he died, I was in complete shock, this never happens, they always pull through, it took me awhile for it to actually hit me. I’ve followed his career from day one just about. It was like losing someone here. So as soon as I heard they made wrist bands I had my mother order ten of them. She mailed five here just to make sure it made it and some stickers came. I’ve worn this band since I got it. It has never been taken off and won’t be. If I get through this deployment you bet your ass I’m going to wear it next deployment. It’s a good luck band in my eyes and a tribute to someone who has touched so many lives through this crazy world. My wish’s go to his family and friends and anyone who he has touched. Jeremy will never be forgotten. RIP Jeremy Lusk
Pfc. Garret Casados
U.S. Army
thats bad ass man!!
that was so nice of him to do that!
Good for you. Stay safe over there and get home soon.
S.
nice bloke very thoughtfull
im stoked this is on the the site. jeremy was a true idol to alot of people im just happy i can show my respect from way out here.
hoah!
This is awesome they put you on here Garret
come home man, I miss you! None of this till September nonsense!
good for you bro ,,i have lots of friends in the canadian military out thre with you guys ,,,,good luck be safe and ride hard dude.
Garrett,
Your letter made me cry! It’s so amazing to me that OUR Jeremy touched so many lives all over the world. He was the best of the best..that’s for sure. Thank you so much for supporting Jeremy when he was alive and now when he is gone. Keep Rockin the wrist band, I do too. It is defenitely good luck.
Stay Safe…..Lusk FOREVER
we miss you garret…COME HOME SAFE SO WE CAN GO RIDING!<3 ALLEIGH =]
My husband is army, I know tons of dudes that loved lusk, grown ass men that cried their eyes out when I told them that lusk passed away bc they had no internet for a week… Thankyou for supporting our troops
This is awesome to see! Thanks for posting.
that’s really sick!!
get home safe!!
R.I.P Lusk!!!…..really nice too see this
thats badass. Its great to see that even though soldeirs are off working their asses off for us they can still see whats going on and support the lusk foundation. RIP LUSK
Stay safe out there PFC, thanks too for serving our country. Come home and do some riding in September. Peace
This just goes to show how much support there is for lusk. I want to give props garret for supporting lusk, And the mulisha because it just goes to show how much they actually care about their fans
hey bro(casados) Jeremys skills on the bike were insane, and he had the balls to push it and throw it fatter than everyone. He was a soldier at heart and im glad that there is a soldier out there that realizes that. Much Respect brother!
dude totally sick duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude sick
this demostrades what a person was Lusk…
We think and love you bro..RIP
Twitch and Lusk 4ever brothers
BE CAREFUL… TAKE CARE….
bobby lee needs to be metal mulisha.. he is badass
go to see that there is respect all over.. ~*(Ride In Peace JDL)*~
good*
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Well we all miss lusk and our soldiers so thts a good way to keep them together
VERY COOL STORY!!!!!
Ggggaarrreeettt!! You’re rad
Love your Las Vegas Drive Thru Wedding Chapel Wife!!
Pfc. you are my herroooo..haha I can’t believe I seen this…crazy man
Im over in Iraq right now right outside baghdad. much love to the ones who gave all! be safe to the rest!!!
thats awesome to see ur representin in iraq garret! stay safe
rip lusk!
Take care over there mate…and RIP Lusk
Dude that is so sick what u have done
Thats a cool story! Keep up the spirits dude, ur family is waitin 4 you. RIP LUSK NEVER FORGET!!
thank you everyone for the comments.
thats awesome dude. i never got the priveledge of meeting lusk. he was a damn good rider tho. nice rockin the rip lusk on the hummer dude
that is nice of the army
That is awesome.Be safe over there and RIP Lusk
J.Lusk – the best!
<33 miss you gare bear. RIP Lusk
R.I.P. Für immer unter uns……peace….
Aww, Garret this was touching to read. you’re such a great person
Great job garret!!! I’m so glad to hear you doing well and fighting for our country. by the way I think you could have been good enough for contests. You use to rip it up at shell reef. God bless you my brother, T.J. 777
Hey Garret, Im in the Marine Corps, Yea i know our Branches of the military, clash alot, but This is fuckin awesome. stay safe man. Ive been there Twice. It wasnt no picinic, thats for sure.
RIP Lusk
take care and stay safe
god bless ur guys
Lusk, Idolo, desde Argentina te recordaremos, salta con dios
Thank you for sharing your story and that of your friend…
My son will be deployed for his 3rd mission ( 1 in Iraq/1 in Afghanistan so far) and my nephew will be deploying his first mission in Iraq.
I hope you all stay safe and strong and know that you are
“Our American Heroes”..God Bless You All!
a military MOM
that 1 tank ass truck my whole side of my familiy is in iraq
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