Codie Bryant

Codie James Bryant was an honorable and dedicated young man. He achieved much for his years. He demonstrated responsibility and loyalty while serving his country—he was a proud Marine. He loved his family and friends and took great joy in making others happy. I pray you find courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence knowing that Codie's was a life well-lived. May your hearts be comforted and filled with memories of love shared now and in the days ahead.

While I never met Codie- I have met some of his amazing family and can only imagine he must be just as caring and special. Geri you are an amazing person- reading the stories here have made me smile and feel like I did get to know your son a little. You must be so proud to have raised such a handsome and wonderful young man. He really seems to have left a mark on the world- be proud momma! May the wonderful memories you have stay with you forever! HUGS

I met Codie while working as a Yard Supervisor at Capistrano Elementary School. I watched him grow and move on to Middle School. His mom, Geri, came to work at Capistrano Elementary School and I heard about all Codie's achievements. I was happy for him when he got married, proud of him when he joined the Marines, and sad when I learned of his passing.

Codie was a special person and he will be missed.

Codie was in my fourth grade class several years ago. All year his demeanor was quiet reserved and on task. He quietly stood out from most of the other students

At the end of the year we went to the park for our annual "Park Day" reward trip for students who had behaved and performed well in and out of class. The high point of the day was a series of relays. The relays included a sack race, three legged race, bean bag, baton relay, crab walk and over/under ball hand off. The relay teams pitted three fourth and three fifth grade classes against each other. The fourth graders were handicapped in that they were younger and the fifth graders had competed the year before. Since I was running the megaphone and starting the races, I couldn't be with my class to coach them. Codie took it upon himself to organize each of our different teams and remind them of the little secrets that would help them do well. He anchored the five teams he was on to finish with two first places and no worse than third in any race. I was very surprised at the result. He had thoroughly impressed me with his quiet, effective leadership. He was one of the very best to come through our school. I will always remember him and his performance on that day. He will be missed.

I only recently learned of codie's passing, though I hadn't seen him since Capistrano elementary, I still spoke of him frequently. Ill never forget his his smile..so bright it lit up the room. I wish I had gotten the opportunity to know him as we got older, had I not moved away. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, parents, and siblings...bless you all.