Pfc. Cody Board, 19, (KIA) returning to N. Texas

October 7, 2010 · By Jerry Castillo

Pfc. Cody A. Board

Pfc. Cody A. Board

Pfc. Cody A. Board, 19, of McKinney, Texas, died Oct. 4, just two weeks shy of his 20th birthday, at Mirwais, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

His mother is in Dover AFB this evening awaiting her son’s arrival and to witness the dignified transfer of his remains back to the US.

Cody Board grew up in McKinney and attended McKinney North High School. Family members said he excelled in wrestling there. And even in the face of battle, Cody managed to put smiles on the faces of his fellow soldiers.

“He could’ve had any job in the Army, but he wanted to be an infantry man,” said Al Daley, Cody’s grandfather. “He wanted to be where the fighting was.”

Cody’s brother Aaron said he looked up to his big brother, and despite the tragic loss, Aaron said he plans to follow in his brother’s Army footsteps.

“He could always make me smile,” Aaron said. “He was following his dreams. Most kids dream about playing in the MLB, and he dreamed about being in the Army,” he said during a local TV station interview.

Aaron, a senior at McKinney North High School confirmed a candlelight vigil is scheduled for Friday night beginning at 7:00 PM across from the Board home, in the 2500 block of Cattleman in McKinney. The football team at McKinney High School will wear Cody’s initials on their helmets during Friday night’s football game.

Details of his homecoming to N. Texas will be forthcoming in the next few days.

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  2. Shawn

    October 7th, 2010 at 11:58 PM

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    RIP Pfc Cody Board,my heart goes out to him and his parents.

  3. Shawn Musselman

    October 8th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

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    RIP Pfc Cody Board [TAPS]MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIM AND HIS PARENTS.

  4. Yolanda Harper

    October 8th, 2010 at 8:18 AM

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    R.I.P Cody you’re a true hero, thank you for your services, you will never be forgotten, now that you’re with God, you have to watch over your little brother that wants to join the Army (in his due time),protect & guide him and your family that misses you deeply. My prayers are with the family..I’m so sorry for your lost.

    Yolanda

  5. Leila Willingham

    October 9th, 2010 at 5:44 PM

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    Thank you Warrior – you are forever in the Army of the Lord with my brother. McKinney is so honored to know your name. Prayers to your mother and family…but you are alive in God’s Kingdom! Proud to know the name Cody Board.
    ~Leila Hunt Willingham
    McKinney, TX
    Proud Gold Star sister to SPC JD Hunt
    11/5/09, Fort Hood
    http://www.writingforj.blogspot.com

  6. Hailey Grummons

    October 11th, 2010 at 12:42 PM

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    I hope your family likes my classes letters.
    god bless :)

  7. Totes

    October 12th, 2010 at 2:11 PM

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    Speechless…such a brave young warrior. May God bless his family and friends. Bluestar Navy Mom

  8. Herman Frank

    October 13th, 2010 at 5:35 AM

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    thanks for your service…RIP

  9. Luigi Fulk

    October 13th, 2010 at 7:58 AM

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    Sad to see such a young man give up his life for us. RIP Warrior

  10. Fred Stone

    October 13th, 2010 at 2:48 PM

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    He is now America’s son…our American Hero. RIP

  11. John Duffy

    October 13th, 2010 at 6:36 PM

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    Cody’s Family
    Words can not express my deepest thoughts as I honor our loss of an American hero. May your family know that you are with the “commander in chief” and that you will be in his arms forever…
    JD
    Highlands Ranch
    CO

  12. Bobby Wingate

    October 14th, 2010 at 2:22 PM

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    PFC Cody A. Board Your Service to Our Country shall Never Be Forgotten. God Bless You
    RIP. Family,Friends, Apache Company and 3rd Platoon Brothers Thoughts and Prayers with you all at this time with your loss. God Bless You All. Army Veteran

  13. Daniel Jalomo

    October 16th, 2010 at 3:50 PM

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    God Bless, prayers go out to his family. I just watched his funeral procession go through Burkburnett, TX. Thank you to the patriot guard riders for taking him to his resting place.

  14. michael mayberry

    October 16th, 2010 at 5:46 PM

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    I want to start off by saying you have my deepest condolensces. You should be very proud of the sacrifice your son and you have gave to this country. I served three tours in Iraq and live here in Frisco, so if there is anything I cand do for yall please dont hesitate to ask. I will do anything I can. My name is Michael Mayberry and work for Frisc ISD so that is how you can get a hold of me if you wish.

  15. R. Leggett Lt Col Ret

    October 18th, 2010 at 10:18 PM

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    God bless this fallen warrior. Heaven will welcome him home. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Always think about the good times you had with Cody Remember, Cody is a fallen hero of all true Americans.

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