One day before the celebration of our beautiful boy's 19th year, he was taken away-called home. Sadly, he died in his sleep, unexpectedly, tragically and so sorrowfully for all who knew him and so loved him. We will forever miss him.

Please join us for the celebration of Cody's life Saturday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m., in the Frazier Mountain High School Auditorium.

To those who knew Cody, he was in the spotlight, at the pinnacle of his life. Within the last six months he had achieved major steps toward his electrical career, receiving his certification just three days before he died. He had more self-pride than most 18 year olds could dream of.

Cody was born and raised in Frazier Park, attending our Mountain Community elementary, middle and high schools. He was always an accomplished, above-average student. He didn't strive for straight A's, he just achieved them. In his junior year he became one of the quarterbacks for our Falcons football team-Gibson, #2. Cody's Papa Dave always thought he would be the next John Elway.

With his interests ever changing, he looked toward the military and put forth all of his efforts to excel in his high school academic requirements and culminated early. Iraq did not need him (thank God, for his mom and grandma thought they may lose him to the war), and he turned his interest to his electrical vocation instead.

In fact, the same day he laid down to sleep forever, he had just purchased a new truck for himself and paid cash for it. That afternoon was "the best day of his life." He was on top of the world, so proud of himself, as we are so proud of him.

We will love him and miss him every day for the rest of our lives. To all, if you ever loved Cody, as we do, then you have been truly blessed.