Dan Burton: “Michael Kashkoush grew up in Michigan, and then he moved to Chagrin Falls to start high school. He was the beloved son…”

“Michael Kashkoush grew up in Michigan, and then he moved to Chagrin Falls to start high school. He was the beloved son of Marwan and Mary Jane Kashkoush. He spent his freshman and sophomore years in Chagrin Falls, and then moved with his family to London for a year and returned to Chagrin for his senior year, graduating in 2001. Michael was like many young men. His high school years had been about girls, friends, lifting weights, sports, and parties. He started college with great intentions, but didn't find it a good fit for that moment in his life and, after 2 years, he announced to his parents that he wanted to join the Marines. The exceptionally bright and capable young man said that he had led a soft life and wanted to be a marine because 'they're the toughest and most disciplined in the world.' The Marines were the matching puzzle piece for this gifted former high school wrestler and football player.”