Cpl. Casey L. Hills of Salem, Illinois is the son of Tami and Mark Hills of Salem. He originally served in the Illinois Army National Guard before he transferred to the Army Reserve and was assigned to the 100th Battalion's Charlie Company after it was activated in August. Casey was hard working, quiet, and unassuming. The Ready Reserve soldier worked very hard and was well liked by his buddies. He never complained about being called back to duty and always carried his fair share. Casey had been assigned to Kuwait since October 2008 and had been scheduled to return home in late July 2009. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. Casey was part of a mission into Iraq from their base in Kuwait. He died at age 23 in a humvee accident in Iraq. He was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the southern part of the country during convoy operations. Casey is survived by his parents, Mark and Tammy Hills, grandparents, Billy and Violet Hills, brother, Blake Hills, sister: Danielle Hills, niece, Lorelei and nephew, Briar.