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Cody Grater Obituary
SPRING HILL - A 20-year-old Bronze Star-winning paratrooper from Spring Hill died Sunday when his guard position was struck by a rocket propelled grenade near Baghdad.
Pfc. Cody C. Grater was a vehicle driver with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.
“Our son died doing what he was proud of,” Larry L. Decker and Anita D. Lewis, his stepfather and mother, said in a statement. “It was his goal to make the Army his career, which he loved. He was proud of serving his country.”
Grater has received the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge.
His unit will hold a memorial service in Iraq on Friday.
Grater, who joined the Army in April 2006, finished Motor Transport Operator Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., a month later.
He reported to his division in August 2006 and was assigned to the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
“Pfc. Cody Grater was an exemplary soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division,” said Lt. Jason Gardel, rear detachment commander of 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. “He served his country honorably and will long be remembered by his leaders and fellow paratroopers.
“He was eager to learn and excelled at all aspects of his chosen profession. Pfc. Grater always went the extra mile to help out his comrades.”
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Memories and Condolences
for Cody Grater
Amber Lyn Coolbeth
May 31, 2016
Missing and thinking about you each day Cody. Not a day goes by were I'm looking up at the clouds looking for the sun beaming through. Just knowing you and the other Angel's are looking down on us from heaven to earth.
Love you Cody!
Carole Mason
May 30, 2016
I remember your smile and goofyness. I was one of your teachers at SHS
Melanie H.
May 25, 2015
Thinking of you sweet friend during this Memorial Day. ❤
Spc Edward Lewis
July 29, 2014
Cody I love you and miss you. i still think you are going to call me Baby E .
Peggy Childers
July 29, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Cody C. Grater:
It has truly been my honor to sign Cody's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Cody will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
April 14, 2013
Please be aware that Cody is still in our hearts and always will be.
GSM Mariee Williams
August 4, 2012
i went to my son's at Bushnell July 29 2012 and paid respect at Cody's too. This Heroe's should always be in our hearts
Peggy Childers
August 1, 2012
July 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Cody C. Grater:
Always remembering Cody. "Some gave all."
Maria & Jack Williams
August 2, 2011
To the family of Cody. I was there at Bushnell and also paid respect to Cody's grave. I am sorry , I know that we are all in the same boat. I wish and pray that things will be better for all of us. Cody will not be forgotten
Sandy Graham
July 30, 2011
Dear Family of PFC Cody Grater,
Remembering the life, the service and the great sacrifice that Cody made for our freedoms. Praying that on this day you will especially feel the comforting arms of our heavenly Father around you.
Peggy Childers
July 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Cody C. Grater:
Please accept my remembrance of Cody on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 20, 2011
It So Sad When We Lose Loved Ones & Fellow Brothers And Sisters Overseas, But It Is Such An Honor To Know That Our Brave Men And Women Were So Caring, Loving And Selfless To Protect The Country We Proudly Live In. Words Can Not Express From The Heart What Is Like For Us For The Sacrifice We Give As Family And Friends And Even More It Can Not Express The Depth Of Sadness And Heartache It Brings Within Our Hearts When We Lose That Special Loved One. But Please, Know You Will Never Be Forgotten For Your Heart And The Battle Was Still Won That Day You Went Home.
Dear, Family & Friends
Know That He Made It To Those Heavenly Gates And Inside Them His Fellow Family And Friends Awaited Him With Jesus With Arms Opened Wide To Greet Him And Know That Even Though He Would Have Loved To Be Here Today To Tell You What It Meant To Him How Patient Your Hearts Were To Him And The Prayers That You Have Said For Him
He Is Watching Over You Day And Night Whispering In This Summer Breeze That He Loves Each Of You Very Much And Not A Day Goes By That He Doesn't Think Of You As You Do Of Him.
May God Give Each And Everyone Of You Strength In Times That You Feel Weak, Hope When Life Seems Dim And Love In Times That You May Ever Feel Alone Or Lost And Comfort In Times When Your Heartaches May He Wrap You In His Warm Presence With A Spiritual Hug And Kiss.
Love, Your Sister In Christ
Dave Seamans
July 31, 2010
To the family of Pfc. Cody C. Grater: On behalf of my wife Monica and I we would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Know that Cody will always be a true hero and we will forever keep him in our hearts and prayers. Recently I spoke with Clayton Murvin and he let me know that my information was passed on to you. I have started a foundation to honor all our fallen heroes of Florida www.floridafallenheroes.org please take a few minutes of your time and visit our website and see what we are all about. We too have lost our son Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, US Army, KIA 08/18/05 and this will mark the 5th year of his passing. Cody walks in the eternal light of our Lord and Savior along with his Band of Brothers gone before him. May God bless you and keep you, may He shine His everlasting light upon you always.
In Christ Peace and Love,
Dave and Monica Seamans
Jacksonville, FL
[email protected]
SPC Eric Joiner
July 30, 2010
I miss you Cody
Peggy Childers
July 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Cody C. Grater:
Remembering Cody on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Brittany Oakes
July 29, 2010
For lack of better words... I miss you Code <3 Rest In Peace.
July 28, 2010
hey son,ya on the 29 is the three years you been gone . i still cant believe it. still in shock ! but im always there for you will see you on thursday
LOVE YOU MORE THAN LIFE
LOVE MOM
Amber Sieni
July 4, 2010
cody,
you where a very barve person to join the military.. i to made the choice to join and i believe i made the best descion of my life. i hope that your parents and lil sister she is a very good person. i hope that where ever you are you are doing fine.
rip cody
CODYS MOM
May 13, 2010
hey son ,i miss your more today than yesterday . still honoring your name any way i can .
love you buddy
LOVE MOM XXXOOO
CODYS MOM
March 26, 2010
MY LOVING SON,it still isnt any easer.my heart is such sorro and broken. i had to do the 2nd hardest thingin my life ! i had to put yourloving dog CORKIE to sleep on 3/22. she got so bad son was the right thing to do . shes by you now at peace.and im sure shell follow you all around like she did me .now im really alone.i talk to you every night i know your right by me all the time .
ill be by you soon .loving you my son
hugs and kisses XOXOXOXOXO MOM
Stephen Grater
March 1, 2010
Remembering Cody's Birthday 2nd of March.
A brave man & never forgotten.
Stephen Grater England
MOM MOM
December 16, 2009
BELOVED SON >ITS ALMOST XMASS AND STILL WAITING FOR YOUR SMILE , WENT TO CEMETARY AND PUT ON A XMASS BLANKET AND A WRETH AND A TREE FROM IRIS. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT MY LOVE FOR YOU GROWS STRONGER . SON I LOVE YOU .GOING TO YOUR UNCLE ED'S FOR XMASS AND THEY BOUGHT A BENCH IN THE PARK IN YOUR NAME SO ILL BE SITTING ON IT PRAYING FOR YOU .I HOPE IT SNOWS WHEN IM THERE YOU ALWAYS HAD A GOOD TIME WITH YOUR UNCLE AND NEPHEWS IN THE SNOW . LOVE YOU 4 EVER AND A DAY
MOM XOXOXOXOOXXOO0
MOM MOM
October 13, 2009
HI ! SON , I MISS YOU SO MUCH STILL CANT FACE IT THAT YOUR GONE . HAVING A RUN FOR YOU ON NOV,15 TO TRY AND GET THE RAMP FOR YOU .WHERE ALL DOING OUR BEST TO TO GET IT OK SON .IM STILL WAITING FOR YOU TO COME HOME .
AND NOW WITH YOUR COUSIN KEVIN IN AFGANASTAN,AND ED JR LEAVING ON WEDNESDAY THE 15 OF OCT FOR THE GAZA STRIP IN ISREAL. HES IN ARMY RESERVE A SARGENT IN M.P. AND THE BEST SHARP SHOOTER IN HIS UNIT. YOUR NEPHEWS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.I PRAY THAT THEY WILL BE SAFE .
LOVING MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY.
MOM XXXXOOOOOOXXXOOOOOOO
T Apsey
August 29, 2009
To the family of PFC. Cody Grater:
I want to thank your family and Cody for the ultimate sacrifice that was given to defend this great country we live in. I was honored to represent PFC.Grater in the 2nd annual "Run For The Fallen" put on by the Tampa Area Marine Parents Association on August 23,2009 in Ruskin FL. He is truly an American hero. While I have a young Marine son over in Afghanistan right now with the 2/8 Echo, I can't imagine what your family has been through. My thoughts and prayers were with you last sunday and are with you now for your sacrifices. Take care and may God Bless you.
we miss you cody
August 5, 2009
our hero
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megan
August 5, 2009
bobby
August 5, 2009
Tim Bell and Anita
August 4, 2009
SPC Timothy Bell and Cody (Army Buddies)
August 4, 2009
paul sniffen
July 31, 2009
it is time to honor Cody, Mike, Justin and other Hernando Vets that have served our country with honor with a grand and suitable monument
Michael Iezzi
July 29, 2009
Cody,
Thinking and praying for you on your 2nd Heavenly Anniversary. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
July 29, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Cody C. Grater:
Cody gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
June 22, 2009
WANT TO THANK ALL FOR THERE LOVE OF MY SON CODY GREATER MY E MAIL IS [email protected]
LOVE CODYS MOM
Tanya Barkley
June 19, 2009
Thank you, young man, for the ultimate sacrifice. My hearts weeps for you, for your family and loved ones, but a little part of me weeps most for your Mother. God bless you, Codys Mom,.......i cant imagine what you must be going thru. We love you, Cody, and we love and support your Mother.
JERRY SCHMIDT
June 19, 2009
To Cody, I never met you , feel like I have, threw your friends!
I get choked up every time I see someone so young,that died for OUR life style. And how Many people forget sooo fast.I or your friends will never forget what you did for everyone,in this country!!!!!!!!!!!retried Army,oooohh rrrrh!
GEORGE SMITH
June 18, 2009
I DID NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY BUT I KNEW YOU AS A BROTHER.MAY GOD BE CRADDLING YOU IN HIS ARMS TONIGHT
Colette Miles
May 24, 2009
God Bless and Blessed Be to you and yours!
Lorraine Nance
May 6, 2009
I DID NOT KNOW YOU ... BUT I KNOW THAT SPIRIT...I DID HOLD YOU BUT I FEEL YOUR SPIRIT...I AM AN AMERICAN AND I AM PROUD OF YOU STILL... YOU GAVE UP YOUR LIFE SO I CAN WRITE POEMS AT WILL...SO CODY AND THE MEN LIKE YOU THAT SACRIFICED YOUR LIFE ...SO I CAN KEEP MINE....I SALUTE YOU...GOD IS WITH YOU AND YOU ARE WITH HIM...(SALUTE)
Brandy Harvey
May 6, 2009
May you be with the angels in heaven, Cody. You are a true hero and thank you for all your sacrifice you gave for our country...you will never be forgotten and always will be honored as a true American hero. My thoughts are out for his family for losing such a fine gentleman.
April 27, 2009
May you rest in Peace Cody.
Thank you for all you have done.
Lettie & Tracey in the UK
April 24, 2009
Thank you Family and Cody for all your sacrifice on behalf of our country.
Jeff Trantham
April 16, 2009
I know that you were very proud of Cody.But I know to that there is no words that I can say to ease your sorrow.I will continue to keep all the service members and their families in my prayers.
Sincerely yours,J.Trantham
Sgt.U.S.M.C.(1983-1987)
"All gave some,some gave all".
YOUR MOM
April 2, 2009
son, i sat with you today and left you some easter gifts . i know you got them . rose pedels in big green eeg . i love you more than life
missing YOU XOXOXOXO
LOVE MOM
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
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April 1, 2009
cody's mom anita and chey with cody
April 1, 2009
cody's 22nd birthday march 2,2009
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
cody's post office
April 1, 2009
kim standing beside cody's pic in his post office
April 1, 2009
post office plaque that hangs in cody's post office in brooksville fla.
April 1, 2009
cody's name on a memorial wall
April 1, 2009
cody's post office ,flag that flew at the capital
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
Michael Iezzi
March 4, 2009
Cody,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ANITA CODYS MOM
February 7, 2009
SON I LOVE YOU AND MISS THE HECK OUT OF YOU .STILL COMING TO SEE YOU EVERY 2 WEEKS . BUT I KNOW YOU KNOW THAT
LOVE MOM XXXXOOOOO
Kenna Larra
December 30, 2008
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MOM I LOVE YOU
December 21, 2008
SON HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY AND SEND MY LOVE TO EVERYONE YOU SEE IN YOUR TRAVELS
I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE . ITS NOT GETTING ANY EASYER.
MY HEART HURTS NOT HAVING YOU HERE
MOM CODYS MOM
November 30, 2008
hey son , loving you more everyday and miss the heck out of you .Brought you turkey on thanks giving.as if your not watching me .
HUGS& KISSESXOXOOXOXOXO
CODY'S MOM GRATER
November 7, 2008
HEY THERE SON, JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS THE HECK OUT OF YOU .STILL IN SHOCK .
LOVING YOU 4 EVER
MOM XOXOXOOXO
SPC Timothy Bell, my husband saluting you
Kimberly Bell
October 21, 2008
hey cody, I never had the chance to meet you..I wish your time here wasn't cut so short. It would have been an honor to meet a true hero. I recently attended your Post Office Dedication. My husband Tim served with you in Iraq. From what he tells me, you were an amazing man and my heart goes out to you and your family. Tim misses you so much. I am also in the Army. Please watch over all of us as we prepare for another deployment. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
much love
Spc. Timothy Bell, my husband saluting you Cody RIP
October 21, 2008
MOM CODYS MOM
September 21, 2008
SON, WENT AND SAW YOU TODAY WITH CHRIS AND LIT CHRIS . I KNOW YOU SAW US .HAD BEEN AWAY FOR A WEEK WENT TO NEW ORLEANS. AND BROUGHT YOU WITH ME .I MISS YOU SO MUCH ,YOUR SMILE, HUGS, AND US ARGUING . YA BELIEVE IT BUT I STILL HERE YOU VOICE AND FEEL YOU BY ME .MY HEART BLEEDS FOR YOU SON .
LOVING YOU 4EVER AND A DAY
MOM XOXOXOXO
Stephen R Grater
September 11, 2008
Just read for the first time most of the tribute's on the Internet to Coby & found it very moving, he was a very special person to you all & a true hero. Coby & myself share the same surname & birthday 2 March, every birthday from now on Coby & his family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
God Bless You Coby
MOM CODYS MOM
August 30, 2008
SON,
I STILL MISS THE HELL OUT OF YOU AND CRY ALL THE TIME . I FEEL YOU AROUND ME ALL THE TIME .IM SO PROUD OF YOU .JUST WISH YOU WOULD COME HOME AND TALK .
LOVING YOU4 EVER AND A DAY
MOM
amber turnquist
July 31, 2008
cody it's so hard to believe it has been a year since you have been gone. i remember the night before you left and i borrowed 30 dollars from you; said that i didnt have to pay you back especially since you were leaving for iraq the next day. then i said well now you have to come back so i can pay you the 30 i owe you. i think about that everyday cause those are the last words we spoke to each other and i feel so guilty in a way, because i said you have to come back... well i'll tell you what i still have that 30 dollars in my wallet and im not spending it till the next time i come see you so i can give it to you someday. i love you Cody and you are always in my thoughts.
Kimberly Rae
July 31, 2008
Cody,
Your life was way to short but you lived it to the fullest. You will always remain in my heart and apart of our family forever. I miss you and am so proud of you. Keep sending signs of letting me know that you are watching us because I'm always looking for them.
Love you always, Kim
RIP cody, youre my hero!!!!!
chrissy ferrara
July 30, 2008
cody, you are a true soldier and hero. Even thought you are not here..you live as a hero in our hearts. You went in honor, just how a soldier would. but now at least we have an angel to watch over our remaining troops. we love and miss you very much cody. RIP SOLDIER.
lil chris smelling uncle cody flower's 7-29-08
July 30, 2008
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July 30, 2008
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July 30, 2008
beautiful pic given to anita 7-29-08
July 30, 2008
papa clyde's
July 30, 2008
chris doscher and matt r
July 30, 2008
pastor martin,donna,chey
July 30, 2008
july29-08
iris miller
July 30, 2008
hey cody,went to see you yesterday,with your mom,alot of us were there,it was a very hard day for me,i miss you cody
MOM LEWIS
July 30, 2008
HEY MY LOVING SON, TODAY 7/29/08 WAS THE SECOND HARDEST DAY OF MY LIFE. ITS NOT GETTING ANY EASER AND AM STILL WAITING FOR YOU TO COME THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR . HONEY I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH .XOXOXOXO
Jan Kelly
July 29, 2008
Cody, your warm heart, your smile, your way of touching the heart of everyone who met you will never leave us. You will always be loved and missed.
sherry hester
July 29, 2008
i didnt know Cody or any of your family, but please know that i think of him often, it takes a selfless person to sacrifice so much, and he made the biggest sacrifice of all, we are all free because of him and all the others fighting! saying thank you could never measure up to the graditude i hold in my heart! im so sorry for your loss, may god keep your family and comfort you all, may he rest in peace!
proud army wife
Sami Storz
July 29, 2008
Hey Cody,
So today is a year, and it sucks =( I miss you soo soooo much.. The year just went by so fast its unreal... I love you very much, i just wish this was all a bad dream.. But i know its not =/ All i can ask is for you to watch over me (especially since mom dad & kaity are all in a different state) I love you and i miss you.
In Memory of Cody ~ (Debra Estep)
July 29, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Cody, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Brandy Falagan
July 28, 2008
Cody and my little cousin John Lyons were good friends in school.I never had the pleasure of meeting you..but know that your family are in my familes hearts and prayers on this hard day..YOU WERE A HERO!! R.I.P. CODY!! Brandy Falagan
and family
you always said that I had the best smelling dogs
Joanne DIENES
July 27, 2008
Hey, This is just to let Cody and his family know that I am thinking of you-today July 27, 2008...the time is getting close to the day that you fought and died for us here...at home..But you will never, ever be forgotten....My husband Bill still has your pic that you took @ Outback rest..2 days before you left to go over there. And I stayed with you at Outback so you could stay and party a little more..I am so glad that I stayed there with you Mr. Cody Grater.....I love you and you will always be in my heart....It still hurts to this day...When I remember the last time that we spoke you promised me (remember: I am in a safe area don't worry: Mom I will be ok....) for those people that don't know He always called me his other Mom....I really MISS YOU MR. CODY GRATER............I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOUR LAUGHTER
PFC Pearson US Army
July 24, 2008
Hero.....all I think that can be said....
RIP Soldier
Andrea Gooden
July 23, 2008
Hey Cody! I am on my way to come see you! Love and miss you kid!
Always Andrea
LJ Anderson
July 20, 2008
Noticed the photo of a loved one at Cody's gravesite (The Economist June 14 '08), took his name to Faces of the Fallen (Washington Post website) and read the tribute. Another fine American son lost to this tragic situation.
Manda and Chris Mullen
July 16, 2008
hey buddy. we can't believe it's going to be a year already =( we think about you everyday and love you sooo much.
iris miller
July 14, 2008
this is a memorial page on myspace made in cody's honor ,view cody's page from this link: MySpace URL:
http://www.myspace.com/ripspccodycgrater
Andrea Gooden
July 13, 2008
Love you Cody! I will be home on Tuesday and I plan to come see you as soon as I get there. I just wish we had more time with you. Thank you for being a Hero and now for being an Angel!
Christine K
July 12, 2008
My birthday is coming up and I cant stop thinking of how much I wish you could be there, me finally 21 lol. I love you always and forever cody!
DARALAH GEEDY
July 10, 2008
THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR US. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. WITH ALL OUR LOVE...
Brooke Walker
July 9, 2008
I love you Cody. We all miss you so much. I can't believe it's going to be a year. It still doesn't feel real.
You will always be missed and I love you sooo much!
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