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Cindy Mills
January 4, 2024
Cody was our neighbor in Escondido and a friend of our son, Brady. I did a some school volunteer work with Bunnie and still go by their Escondido house with the American flag flying in their front yard. I attended his funeral and was moved to the core. A long time has passed but we have never forgotten him. Just today I was sharing the story, of his service to his country, with my grandson. Bless his soul. Sincerely, Cindy Mills
January 2, 2016
i remember cody from 7th grade PE at LRGREEN and even though we were not technically friends, i remember him as just being a legitimately nice, athletic guy and i think we laughed together a couple times. i was recently thinking about all the people we lost from san pasqual high, like cody and isaac and colby and legacies are important long into the future and we would all like to think we are remembered long after we die, and i want that to be true. i remember each and everyone of my compatriots who came up with me in school, even the ones i only spoke to or danced with once or twice, and it really makes me sad to think how much they could have accomplished if given the chance to live.. cody would be 31 this year, it should encourage us all to do more with our lives, because of his sacrifice, because of our luckiness to last this long, because if not us than who?
Amy Craig
June 8, 2012
Cody service will always be remembered.
Peggy Childers
June 6, 2012
June 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Cody R. Legg:
Always remembering Cody. "Some gave all."
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SGT Brian Fleming
January 21, 2012
God bless you, brother. It was an honor to serve with you. Only regret not being able to be beside you that day. Had a great time being your roommate while with 2ID in Korea. We had some truly great times. My love and prayers are with your family. You are never forgotten brother. I will remember you always.
Kevin Wells
August 1, 2011
A few memories of Cody from childhood:
At L. R. Green school in Escondido, CA we always ate lunch with the same croud. Cody was ammusing in the sense he often bought Ice Cream and candy for lunch!! I always asked him how he could eat that all the time and not get chubby. He smiled, said he didnt know, flexed his forearms and said, "it seems to work well for me."
On the wrestling team at San Pasqual, he went around to countless neighborhoods and collected donations from people for our annual "Turkey Trot" gaining more then anyone on the team. Quite an accomplishment and it yielded him a brand new pair of the finest wrestling shoes....we were all jealous.
Cody was a great friend and person. I miss him and often think of his sacrifice.
And Bunnie his sweet tooth never ended, all through high school I saw him eating Cinnamon Rolls and Apple Fritters, always with a big big smile!!
Memorial Day 2011 - Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
June 29, 2011
Peggy Childers
June 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Cody R. Legg:
Please accept my remembrance of Cody on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ray Andre
May 30, 2011
Bunnie, it is Memorial Day and I was thinking of Cody. It has been three years since he left us and it makes me choke up to think about him. When I think of him I see the little michievious 9 year old on our little league team. God bless you and give you strength because I know for you, the loss is immeasurable. Ray Andre
Mary Legg Skotleski
May 24, 2011
My heart goes out to this soldiers family. I typed in my maiden name and Sgt. Cody R. Legg's name came up. My God hold him and his family in the palm of his hands. God Bless him and all our soldiers.
Amy Giles
October 10, 2010
In loving memory for Sgt Cody Legg and all our fallen soldiers. May GOD keep us all safe and watch over our soldiers near and far.
August 29, 2010
To the family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Peggy Childers
June 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Cody R. Legg:
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
Uncle Doug
May 30, 2010
God bless your soul nephew. We love you.
Edward Lindsay
February 2, 2010
Cody you are in our prayers may the love of Jesus comfort you we will miss you God Bless you
George Rice
October 5, 2009
Miss you brother.....
September 27, 2009
Happy Birthday. Love you bro.
MO
Greg Lynch
September 21, 2009
Yesterday my good friend , Sgt Mgr Richard Winkleman , was informed that his youngest son was killed in action in Afghanistan. Spc Damon Winkleman was a Combat Medic with the 82nd ABN.
I pray that Cody and Damon are able to share a "salute---hand shake---and a hug". Two of the best people that this Country had to offer. God Bless you both.
mo
June 5, 2009
I love you. It was a pleasure to have you as my driver on your first tour and as my friend since you got to the unit. Thanks for your sacrifice. You and Duff have fun up there.
Peggy Childers
June 4, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Cody R. Legg:
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
Cozette Haggerty
May 21, 2009
Re: SGT Cody R Legg
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,800 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 240 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Cody eating his cake
February 28, 2009
Cody's 4th Birthday Party
February 28, 2009
Bunnie and Cody at Disneyland 1988
Greg Lynch
February 28, 2009
Bunnie,
I am so sorry to read about Cody's passing. My condolences to you and your good family. He is truly a hero to all of us who sit so safely in our little worlds while warriors like Cody defend and protect us. Cody was a wonderful little boy and obviously grew up to be a brave and loving man.
I still have fond memories of you and Cody in the summer of 1988. Over the years Candice and I have looked at the many pictures of us all at Disneyland. Candice still remembers Cody's 4th birthday party. And how can I forget that you and Cody caught the mouse with peanut butter when I swore that cheese was the only way.
As I sit here with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart---I just want to let you know that Cody touched our lives when he was only 3 years old. Just think of all those he touched since then. What a handsome young man your raised and what a great credit to our Nation for his sacrifice.
May he rest in peace and remain one of God's warriors to watch over us all.
T Starman
January 9, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
Jerry Hoadley
January 6, 2009
Cody, you are still our hero, today and everyday. I am grateful for what you have given us!
Kenna Larra
December 18, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Michelle
October 3, 2008
Thinking about you Cody Wonald!...today and everyday! We miss you terribly!
Roger and Susan Doxaras
September 29, 2008
Happy Birthday Cody. I know you are up there smiling down on us all.
Susan and Roger
RIP Sgt. Cody R. Legg
September 28, 2008
September 28, 2008
Although I did not know Sgt. Cody R. Legg, I Hold him and his family in my heart and prayers. Remember when times get tough, that he is looking down from heaven and smiling at you, and protecting you.
Thank You for serving our country to keep us safe, You are Truely a HERO. May He Rest in Peace with the Lord, and Your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud New Wife of a Marine in Iraq. Please keep him and all the other Soldiers in your Prayers.
Kim Smith (Rocklin, CA)
Matt Overton
September 28, 2008
Happy birthday brother
Gary Allain
August 31, 2008
Sgt. Cody R. Legg
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever
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
Stephanie Rafoss
July 25, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 21, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Legg family and friends in the loss of Cody. I did not know Cody, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Cody you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~
July 13, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Legg and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Legg!
Linda Cano, Soldiers' Angels
July 7, 2008
My sincere sympathies go out to the Legg family. May God bless and comfort you in your time of mourning. Thank you, Cody, for your heroic sacrifice. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.
Joel & Anita Richards
July 7, 2008
Another fallen Soldier, Yet Not Forgotten. May the family and friends of Sgt. Cody Legg be comforted at this time. We share your pain, and thank you for your sacrifice for our Freedom! we also lost our son SSG frank Gasper KIA 5/25/2008,Najaf Iraq. GOD BLESS YOU! IF we can be of any service to your or your friends please contact us. We mourn the loss of this great Soldier!
Sgt. Lamar Deuel Jr. U.S. Army (Ret.)
July 2, 2008
My heart is heavy as I write this. I'm so very proud of you Cody! My Nephew, Comrade, Brother in arms. We all gave a piece of ourselves, you gave all. You were there for me when I was hit and I'm hurting deeply that I couldn't be there for you.
Your mission is over now. Set down your gear and relax. I will always remember you! I'll see you at Fiddlers Green.
My love to all the family!
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
July 1, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SGT. Cody R. Legg our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Cody. And to Cody it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Cody, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Cody’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Roberto Mateo
June 26, 2008
Legg was a great Soldier and Friend, you would never see him without a smile or a Baseball Cap....LOL!!! In korea Legg was "That Guy"! U can never do without in the Squad. He never let anything get him down even when we slept outside in a mansoon and we woke up in water puddles or when we had to dig the razor wire out of the frozen ground in korea because the mounted guys didnt want to get out of the tracks....... Good Times!!! Thank you Legg For Protecting My and My family's Freedom, You Will be Greatly Missed! I will See you When I get Up there BRO!, and make sure U keeping them Laughing UP there!!!! SSG Mateo, Roberto
US Army
Infantry
Janice Oswald
June 25, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero SGT Legg....I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God brings you peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
debbi rivers
June 25, 2008
To the family and parents of Cody I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Krista Smith-Neville
June 24, 2008
Bunnie,
I cannot express how saddened I am to hear about your son. It's been awhile since I have seen you, but hearing of this loss, my emotions and sympathy for you and your family are as if I saw you yesterday.
Be proud of your son, and know I am thankful he was there fighting for our country. My mom, Dixie Smith, also sends her prayers. Take care.
Ryan Schatzberg
June 23, 2008
I had the priviledge to serve with Cody in Korea as he rose up through the ranks. He was a great soldier and even better man. I can't begin to express my condolences on such a steller individual. I am very sorry for your loss and can tell that Cody will be missed greatley. I am proud to call my self the friend of true hero to his country, family, unit, and friends.
Formerally Sgt. Ryan Schatzbeg, USA
Matt Overton
June 22, 2008
You're a good guy Legg. We were never great friends but we always got along and had some fun times.
When I had shaggy hair to protest my stop loss, you'd convince me to poof it out every time we had a Sergeant Major or First Sergeant inspection just to see if they would say anything to me.
The times in Iraq when we were the rear truck we'd stop and get food and drinks while the rest of the platoon kept going down the MSR. Damn that was stupid, but it kept our spirits up.
Take care of Duffy up there, look over our guys down here and say hi to Evan O'Neill.
Ed Henry
June 21, 2008
To The Family of Cody Legg I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Takes a true HERO to serve his fellow country men in this manner. May we all live lives worthy of his sacrifice. Thank you Cody Legg for my freedom you will not be forgotten. PROUD father of a marine sgt. serving in Iraq.
kahti poppert
June 21, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss, we do not know each other but share a common heart ache, my nephew pfc Aaron J Ward was killed in iraq on
5-6-08 at the age of 19. our family is broken , as a promise to Aaron i wll write every family of a fallen americn hero we will make sure non of them will ever be forgotten. may god be with your family.
Susan Asabez
June 20, 2008
To the Legg Family, although I did not know your son, brother etc, I too lost my brother Steven M. in the Vietnam war in 1970. My other brother served in the US Marine Corps. I pray to the heavens that Our Lord surrounds your family in his loving care, giving you strength, courage and faith. God Speed to your son. He is a American Hero that did not die in vain for his country.
Tina Canedo Vreeland
June 20, 2008
Bunnie,
Although I did not know Cody, I felt great sorrow when I heard about the loss of your son. He is a true hero! It has been many years since we have seen each other, but that does not change the fond (JD #213) memories. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a son. I am sorry that you had to feel that pain. Thank you to Cody for his service and ultimate sacrifice for our country. May God bless you and your family. My grandmother, Verna Giles, also sends her sincerest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed Young
June 19, 2008
To Cody. All of my family salutes you. Brother, Army 40 Armored Division. Rank Command Sargent Major. Father, Your majestys ship Merchance Marine. Son, Navagiations, Rank, Chief USN. Ed 12th Marines Armored Div, Sargent USMC
ed ortiz
June 17, 2008
my condolences to the family. Your son is an american hero, the kind of man america needs now.
LORREN CONYER
June 16, 2008
DAVID I NEVER GOT TO MEET YOUR SON CODY . BUT FOR ME GROWING UP GOING TO TAFT AN KEARNEY WITH YOU PLAYING PONY BASEBALL AN YOU DAD COACHING ME. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU
Dorothy & Christopher Lewis
June 15, 2008
To the Legg Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of your beloved son, Cody Legg. My son and I were at Ft. Rosecrans today, Father's Day, to honor my father whom I lost 42 years ago. When we drove into the roundabout, I saw the flowers and knew that another family had lost a loved one. Before leaving, we stopped at Cody's gravesite to honor him. I explained to my son, who is 13, that Cody was someone's son, and that his family would be grieving for him. Please accept my sincerest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Antrim
June 15, 2008
I would like to send my deepest sympathys to Cody's family and tell you how much I appreciate what Cody did for his country. He will be greatly missed.
Mikey Moyer
June 14, 2008
I am proud to have known such an incredible person. Cody has been a great friend of mine as long as I can remember. From playing tag in kindergarten to going to Padres' games downtime a few months ago, he's always been one of my favorite people.
I hadn't realized all that I've learned from him until now, and how much of better person he helped make me.
Thank you, Cody, thank you for everything.
Gale Poindexter
June 14, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt Cody R Legg. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4
Sharon Van Noy
June 14, 2008
Bunnie: Cody was a classmate of my daughter, Marcie. You and I went on a lot of field trips with the kids. At the end of 6th grade we had a pool party at our house. You helped me keep the gang entertained. The two of you left a wonderful impression on me. You were so much fun together. I can't begin to express my sadness. Thank you for raising such a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl A.Smith
June 14, 2008
TO A FALLEN HERO: MAY YOU REST IN PEACE! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FOR OUR FREEDOMS! MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Roger and Susan Doxaras
June 13, 2008
Susan and I have had the great Honor and Privilege of knowing Cody personally; with his goofy smile, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, and his contagious way of living life to the fullest were all blessings to us and those around him. Although Cody will be missed by all of us, his smiles, his laughs, his memories will continue to live in our hearts forever. Thank you Bunnie and David for sharing Cody with us. Our lives have been forever changed and blessed by this young American Hero.
Respectfully,
Roger and Susan Doxaras
Rosemary Reyes & Family
June 13, 2008
Dear Cody,
May God Bless you and keep you safe now in his loving arms, May he always be with your family through this very hard time. We are so sorry to hear about loosing you and the others. Thank you for serving an keeping us safe, e know you paid the ultimate price, and there is no reward high enough to give you for this, but I want to say, I have been Praying for you, and I did shed my tears for you, even though we never met, but you were once serving with my Son who is grieving in his own way and will miss you dearly, Peace to you tday and forever. God Bless. Much love and Respect and a high Salute to you from Roberto Reyes and His Family.
R.I.P. Sgt Legg.
June 13, 2008
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
June 13, 2008
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
ROBERT VAN WEST
June 13, 2008
I was privileged to have attended the memorial service for Cody Legg yesterday. It was very moving to see how many people Cody touched.
Cody was awared the Bronze Star for his heroic actions in trying to save the men from his platoon. Maj General John M. Custer, III commanding general of Fort Huachuca made the presentation at Fort Rosecrans, San Diego in a very moving ceremony.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who served with Cody Legg and espcially to Bradley Link. May God bless and keep you and grant you peace.
Next time you see someone in uniform, please don't forget to say "Thank You For Your Service"
Lisa
June 12, 2008
I did not know your son but am deeply saddened for your loss.
Dana Hill
June 12, 2008
Although I didn't really know Cody personally, I just knew him as "the kid across the street." I was surprisingly pretty devastated when I heard of the news, and I'll continue to pray for him and his family.
God bless, and thank you Cody for literally giving your all to help our country. Heaven is sure to greet you with open arms.
Debbie Galladora
June 12, 2008
To the Legg Family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cody's Memorial Service was one fit for a hero. May God bless all of you.
Carol Lynch
June 12, 2008
Bunnie & family. There are not enough words that can be said in regards to the great sacrifice Cody and his family has paid in order to keep me and family save along with the rest of the world. He will never be forgotten. I keep seeing a little blonde headed boy coming in the bank and always smiling. Love to all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Curt Smith
June 12, 2008
Bunnie & Dave
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Cody must have been a great son, he was a true hero, and I know you will miss him terribly.
Your old friend, Curt Smith
Renee Rowan
June 12, 2008
Dear Bunnie, David and all of the family members that mourn the death of a precious loved one,
While I no longer live in San Diego, I still check the SD newspaper. I was shocked and saddened to learn about the death of your son.
My deepest sympathies to the family and my great appreciation to Cody for his sacrafice for our nation.
God Bless all of you!
Renee Rowan
Paul Vandeveld
June 12, 2008
Dear David,
I wish that I were able to express to you the sincere sadness that I felt when I read about the loss of your son, Sergeant Cody Ronald Legg. Unfortunately, no words could ever come close to conveying the magnitude of my sympathy. Upon reading of Cody’s death I phoned my father Thomas Vandeveld II and my brother Thomas Vandeveld III to inform them of the tragic loss of your son. I have also emailed my brothers Darrel and Curtis and our friend Tim Beccarelli with the sad news.
I wish there was some way that I could tell you how terrible we all feel. The devastating loss of your son has been deeply felt by everyone in the Vandeveld family, and by all of your friends.
In the words of my brother, Lieutenant Colonel Darrel Vandeveld, who has also served in the middle east along with several assignments to Washington D.C. performing “Repatriation” duty.
“Oh how terrible. May God bless him and welcome him into heaven.”
The sacrifice and service that your son made to this country will never be forgotten nor taken for granted by any member of the Vandeveld family. We all hope and pray that his soul will rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord until you are reunited.
We pray that you will find peace and take great pride in the knowledge that your son served most honorably and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
God bless America, and God bless Cody Ronald Legg.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
June 11, 2008
Cody, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Legg family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Cody and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Bryan Cox
June 11, 2008
Dear Bunnie & Dave, the last time I saw Cody was on the baseball field at SDSU a few years back, when Dave was coaching there, he was probably around 5 (Cody was 5 not Dave was 5). The years just seem to fly by. Bunnie it's always good to see you, I'm just so sorry it was under these circumstances. Dave sorry I missed you at the service.
Dave drop me a e-mail when you get the time, we'll talk about the old days at Kearny. I use to work with an old SDSU teammate of yours Dave, Vic Martin a right handed pitcher.
My mom sends her deepest condolences also.
My thoughts are with you both, Bryan
The Petersen Family
June 11, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sgt Legg. We did not know Cody, but we know the kind of person Cody must have been to have made the sacrifices he made to serve his country, to improve the lives of the Iraqi people, and to defend humanity's right to be free. God Bless Cody, and God Bless His Parents, family, and friends. We cannot even begin to imagine how much you must miss him. We will remember him and his sacrifice.
Becky McDowell
June 11, 2008
To Sgt. Legg's Family- I would first like to say He will be a Hero to us all Forever.. People say that, but as an Army Sister and a retired Army Brat I know the feeling and trust me when I say our military Hero's will not be forgetten. I wish I could tell you when the pain will go away, but I don't even know... It has only been 6 weeks since losing my brother, but I think your son is now with my brother and they are taking care of each other. That is what they do everyday.. they look out for their brothers. I wish you the very best and Thank you for your Son's Service and take pride in what he did! Please know our Family is thinking of yours...
Proud Sister of an Army Ranger (ALWAYS)... RLTW KIA 4/29/08 Afghanistan
Diane Howard
June 11, 2008
The ultimate sacrifice you gave for your country and your beliefs. Sadly, I didn't get the opportunity to know Cody personally but I do know his uncle Lamar (Eric) and his grandparents Lamar, SR. and Bunnie. I know it meant a lot to uncle Lamar for you, Cody, to be at his side when he was seriously wounded a couple of years ago in Iraq. Everyone is proud of you and the service and sacrifice you have made for your country and those who are unable to stand up for themselves. Know that you are loved by so many and will be greatly missed. God Bless You.
Kuwait 2005
Donald Howard
June 11, 2008
Cody,
I served with your uncle Lamar for many years and remember how proud of you he was when you joined us in the ranks of the Army,I had looked forward to meeting you one day,but one day the three of us will tip a glass at Fiddlers Green.
Rest well my brother.
Evette (Evie) Houghton
June 11, 2008
As a mother of a child in the service Bunny - There hasn't been a day that goes by that I don't think of how it could have been me in your shoes and would I handle it with as much grace as you have - my heart breaks for you. I thank Cody for his scrafice and bravery! From what I learned about him yesterday he wouldnt have changed a thing even if he knew the outcome!
John 15:13-Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May God bless you and comfort you!
Marcia
June 11, 2008
Cody is a hero, and one of our nation's shining lights. My son is currently serving in the 1-87, A Company. I send you my most heartfelt condolences.
k.baltierra
June 10, 2008
Cody...Thank you for your service and your bravery...may you rest in peace...
Dina Castaneda
June 10, 2008
I got to know Cody when he was working with me at his first job at sixteen. He was such a good guy. He ended up being one of my favorite people to have ever worked with. He got me and a friend of mine into paint Balling. To this day every time I go out to paint ball I always think of him and how much i miss him. Cody will always hold such a special place in my heart, He will forever be missed by me and everyone he knew.
Mary
June 10, 2008
The world is a bit dimmer without Cody in it. He was devoted to his country and to preserving our freedom; we owe him so much. My heart goes out his family and friends who will no doubt feel his loss for a long time to come. May the day when you can all remember him and smile be close at hand. Take comfort in each other and never forget what an exceptional young man he was.
Stephanie Navrides
June 10, 2008
Dear Bunnie,
Every day at UCSD we use our words to conduct the business of the University. But today I struggle to find the right words to comfort you and your family as you grieve the loss of your beloved Cody. So often I have heard you talk about Cody and the love you share is no secret to those around you.
As a mother I share your grief at losing your baby. I have cried every day since Jeff shared the terrible news - my heart breaks for you. As a friend I long to find a way to ease your pain knowing all the while that there is no easy fix - just a long road out of the darkness paved with those who love you. As an American - and Army brat - I burst with pride at the selfless and brave sacrafice of Cody and others like him who cherish our freedom and give their all to protect us. "Thank you" just doesn't quite say enough.
May Cody's memory be eternal and may God bless and comfort you and your family now and always.
With deepest sympathy,
Stephanie Navrides and family (Bill, John and Marina)
Pat and Pam O'Donohoe
June 10, 2008
To the Legg Family-
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Cody. We feel your grief and pain. Our son, SPC Justin O'Donohoe, was in the 10th MTN. He was killed in Afghanistan in May, 2006. His mother and I know full well that no words can ease the pain and all the good intentions and wishes don't make the grief more bearable. We hope that you, like us, can draw comfort in the knowledge that our sons were crusaders in a righteous cause and were doing exactly what they wanted to be doing with their lives when the time came for them to be called away from us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult of times.
"And they who for their country die
Shall fill an honored grave,
For glory lights the soldier's tomb,
And beauty weeps the Brave."
Tina Murphy
June 10, 2008
I do not know Cody, but I am a wife of a Navy EOD Chief that deploys a lot. My heart goes out to the family and friends. It takes a certain kind of person to do what Cody did, and that tells me about his CHARACTER and HONER for himself and his Country. That makes a man, and I am proud that parents still raise men that way. Thanks for allowing him to be who he wanted. Sincerely, Tina
Duc Vu
June 10, 2008
Cody, you were a friend and hero to all of us. You inspired the best out of us and to live life to the fullest. From the days of our childhood, Cody shared with us his mirth, courage, and loyalty.
You will be missed. Rest in peace, soldier. Your mission is complete.
Suzanne MacDaniel
June 10, 2008
To the Legg family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Cody's memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Jason Dassow
June 9, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Legg, I was won of Cody's classmates and close friends in grade school and high school. I want to give my condolences, We lost a great person and soldier, I pray his name is never forgotten. I am sorry.
Tammy
June 9, 2008
To the family of Sgt Cody Legg, I am so sorry. My heart has been greatly saddened by this news. Your son was loved and admired by many of our soldiers and will miss him deeply. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to email me. Proud Army Mom of a 1-87 A Company Soldier.
Scot Antrim
June 9, 2008
there is nothing i can say or do to ease youre pain or bring him back. just know that some one cares.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kimberly Kohr Central AZ Blue Star Moms
June 9, 2008
Please accept my most heartfelt condolances on the loss of your precious son, SGT Cody Legg. As the mother of a US Army soldier, my heart is breaking for you.
Cody is now guarding the gates of heaven and is a true American hero. You and your family will forever be in my heart and my prayers.
June 9, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt. Cody Legg, Words cannot express how sadden we are at your loss. My God's hand be upon you all during this grief you are feeling and know that there is a special place in heaven for heros. Peace, Sharon and Preston Muse, Blue Star Mom and Dad Escondido Ca.
John & Georgiana Sanchez
June 9, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to your family and our heartfelt thanks for his service to our country. There are no words to express our sadness for your loss.
Shelley H
June 8, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SGT Cody Legg for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Bonesteel
June 8, 2008
Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.
Judy Evans
June 7, 2008
My God Bless!
Valorie
June 7, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
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