Joshua Wade Cody

Think about you often Josh. Your contagious laugh and your kind heart are truly missed.

This is something I wrote about two weeks after Josh's accident.
What I have to say, I say directly to my cousin. Josh, I would like to thank you. You have brought our family together as a unit, not because of your death but because of your life. We have always been a close family, closer than most. The decision you made to go into the service affected each of us. At first, I think we all felt sad that you would be leaving and we were fearful for your life. Those feelings were...

Josh,
Hi sweetie, mom was thinking about you as i always do. I miss you everyday and i want to see you and hold you. I know that will have to wait until another day, another
time, another place but never the less i desire to see your beautiful face.
We are all trying our best to move on with life but life will never be the same without you. We will continue to live a better life , a life filled for each moment we have together. Matt misses you so much. You were so...

Josh,
I wanted to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I know this year has to be hard on your family and they will continue to be in my prayers. Please watch over them and ask God to keep them safe. I wanted you to know I am happy my daughter is in heaven with you and I know the two of you are in a much better place.
Lots of love,

Josh,
I know I am a day early but just in case I can’t do this tomorrow because of the storm on Saturday, I wanted to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Even though I never had the opportunity to meet you I feel I know so much about you from your family and friends. Everything you have accomplished in your short life here makes me so proud to be a part of your family. I only wish we had the chance to meet one another. You have helped me so much spiritually with the tragic death of my own...

I KNOW THERE'S A BETTER DAY A COMING, BUT HOW LONG IS THE NIGHT? I KNOW,ONE DAY EVERY DAY WILL BE SUNDAY AND EVER MONTH THE MONTH OF MAY, BUT HOW LONG IS THE NIGHT? I KNOW "GOD MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS, HIS WONDERS TO PREFORM", BUT HOW LONG IS THE NIGHT? I KNOW "ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE LORD" BUT HOW LONG IS THE NIGHT? I KNOW I NEED TO "WAIT ON THE LORD AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE", BUT HOW LONG IS THE NIGHT? I KNOW "JESUS IS NEAR TO COMFORT AND CHEER JUST WHEN I...

To Mr. and Mrs. John Cody,
I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the recent loss of your son. I have come to be very close to your parents, Mr. Cody, while helping them acheive financial security. So when your mother called to tell me about the loss of their grandson, I felt an instant need to help in any way possible. Lending support was the formost thing that came to mind; however, I could never have imagined what a wonderful gift your son would give to...

This is for all of the people in Josh's life who loved and cared for him. I wondered and waited in hopes of understanding why we have to feel so much sorry, pain and suffering. I still have no answers. There is nothing else to say accept than my life has truly been changed by the loss of my precious cousin. Somehow Josh you have showed me to enjoy every minute of the day and not to sweat the small stuff. I can't help but think about the last time that I saw Josh and how I was trying to give...

I am happy to announce the arrival of a special baby boy.
Spec. Stephen Smallwood and his wife Torre gave birth to a baby son May 29th at 7:28am .
Kaleb "Joshua" Smallwood would have loved to meet his uncle Josh.
Steve and Josh served in the 3/75th Ranger Regiment and were best of friends.
Thank You Steve and Torre for such a strong and honorable name for your son. May God's face shine upon him and bless him all the days of his life and my God give you both wisdom...