Pfc. Cody A. Board KIA Homecoming Oct 2010

McKinney, TX (Oct. 14, 2010) at 4:00PM and as family, friends, Patriot Guard Riders, 1st Cavalry, and the southern comfort of an appreciative community welcomed their hero home- Pfc. Cody A. Board. A charted flight from Dover, with the flagged draped casket containing the remains of their loved one, made its final decent on McKinney's Regional Airport, on run-way 335. The flight landed ever so gently and glided its way to end and returned to the tarmac. A large flag hoisted on two large fire department ladder trucks marked the final disembarkation point. The door opened slowly and the escort climbed down first and stood by, as the pilot and co-pilot unloaded their precious cargo. Service-members from the 1st Cavalry served as honor guards pall bearers and in a solemn ceremony renders honors and conducted a dignified transfer of a fallen comrade. They marched from the plane to the hearse awaiting to transport Cody to the funeral home.

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[oldbuttercup1000]

Rest in peace young warrior.

You are remembered

[5nels005]

Thank you for your service Cody A. Board. Rest in Peace

[MrOhjok]

R.I.P. my young brother. Take your place of rest and honor. (USMC/1976)

[gatekeeper2012]

I am so sorry for your loss I can't even imagine my son is currently serving in the Army is 11 bravo

[iloveleanne2307]

He paid the ultimate sacrifice. Welcome Home.

[vonkiser]

Thank you PFC. Board. Rest in peace.

[trosenberry8]

6:46 back right is the sgt currently in my company at fort hood. he is a great man

[makdaddy682000]

I was one of the medics that got him off the MEDEVAC, I am truly saddened, I did not know him that well but I heard great things about him.....everyone here feels for loss of the family and has our condolences....R.I.P. Cody Board

[gollyc]

You are a great American, Rest in Peace.

[TheWild800]

God Bless to the Boards. From the daughter of a Pampa Vet, and daughter in law of the First Cavalry WWII.

"Wearing this First Team patch changes us all, to some extent. It makes us walk a little prouder and talk a little louder, because of the pride we feel for our unit. Wearing the largest patch in the Army inventory also brings with it a responsibility to be the best."

General Peter W. Chiarelli

Commanding General of the First Team during Operation Iraqi Freedom II

[deskgamesix]

End of Watch. My gratitude is immeasurable, PFC. Board. May God bless your family and help them to heal.

[Darren9077]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Pfc. Board.