AE3 Brandon Caserta USN
May 25, 1997 – June 25, 2018
Aviation Electrician Third Class
Brandon was born on May 25, 1997 in San Diego to Patrick and Teri.
Brandon has always lived by his karate code words: Honor, Respect, Patience and Kindness. He was a very happy, compassionate, giving, supportive and respectful young man. His smile was so contagious. No matter what he was doing, he would smile. He had a great personality and made you laugh. He was always joking around. He always found and saw the good in people. When he ran into the bad people, he would try to look for the good in them and try to bring it out of them. He never placed judgement on anyone. He touched so many lives in such a short time.
Brandon was very athletic and took karate, swimming, football and track. He was always on the go. If he wasn’t doing sports, he was working out. Brandon was in karate for 17 years. He played flag football for about 10 years and graduated to tackle football. He was on his high school team freshman and sophomore years. He took swim lessons, joined the USA Swim team and swam for his high school. Brandon did not like swimming at all at first, but then he learned the breast stroke and that was his favorite stroke.
Brandon decided to join the Navy and worked very hard to get a Navy SEAL contract. He worked out with a great bunch of guys who he helped and pushed so they could get their contracts as well. Brandon would ride his bike everywhere. He put at least 17 miles a day on his bike and did this for about four years. Brandon would work out for hours and that was after riding his bike.
Brandon touched more people than he realizes. He helped so many of his friends and was very supportive and compassionate. He was a great son, grandson, cousin and friend. Brandon, you will be missed by so many and we are so proud of you. We are honored God put you in our lives.
The Brandon Caserta Foundation is in honor and memory of our son who died by suicide while serving in the US Navy as an Aviation Electrician Third Class. Our young sailor’s legacy is etched in the hearts of our family and friends, who hold his memory in deep reverence.
The mission to prevent military suicides is a crucial and compassionate endeavor aimed at safeguarding the mental health and well-being of those who serve our nation. Recognizing the unique challenges and stresses faced by military personnel, this mission focuses on providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health services, peer support, and crisis
intervention programs. It emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness, and where resources are readily accessible.
Please reach out to: https://brandoncasertafoundation.org/
Brandon is laid to rest in Arizona, the state he called home.
