In Memory OfCW2 John M. Grassia III

CW2 John M. Grassia III, 30, New York Army National Guard, born December 6, 1993, passed away in a helicopter crash on March 8, 2024. After serving in Kuwait for Operation Enduring Freedom, Grassia became a Helicopter Pilot with 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment. He was then sent to Texas as part of Joint Task Force North. While flying a recon mission on the Mexican Border, his helicopter got caught in a crosswind and crashed. In addition to the military, Grassia was also a Trooper with the NY State Police. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!