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Woman Charged In Soldier’s Death Says Shooting Was Accidental
A 24-year-old woman who’s charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a Central Texas soldier who was home on two weeks leave from Iraq said the shooting was an accident.
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Posted by: DRW
Location: Granbury, TX
on Oct 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Seth is the guy she married and he was killed in a car wreck. He was a super nice guy... That's who she married after her and my son broke it off. I don't know all the details. That was her babies daddy. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Betty
Location: Moody
on Oct 21, 2009 at 09:01 AM
I can't believe this young man was playing with a loaded weapon. You are trained in the Army about weapons and I think the police should look closer at this incident. I believe it was murder! Please check it out closer. God Bless our Military ... we have the right to say what we think because our military is protecting and fighting for those rights. This young man did not deserve to die like this! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ceila
Location: Texas
on Oct 21, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Re: Uncle Kracker. Good job sir on standing up for your beliefs. You may call then however you see them. DRW was right I don't have the right to even think of saying you can't say what you want to say. We may not agree on this issue, but it doesn't call for being rude to each other. I'm retract my earlier statement. I just want it to be known that I will miss Cody and am proud that he did serve in the army. And will someone please tell me what is this about now she's killed two people? Who is the Seth Merriman? And what happened to him? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: What?
Location: Centex
on Oct 21, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Uncle Cracker, so you were in then? If the opposite of my assertion is true as you claim, then you spent time in uniform? If you did, then you must have your grudge for some reason. Who else would malign Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers? I think I have an idea of what goes on in the Army since that it what I have been doing for the last 22 years. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Susie Taylor
Location: Hico
on Oct 20, 2009 at 09:55 PM
CODY WAS A GREAT PERSON,FRIEND, AND WAS KIND TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM . TWO LIVES HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THIS SCUM AND MAYBE NOW JUSTICE WILL FINALLY BE SERVED FOR YOU BOTH , CODY YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU YOU TOUCHED ALL OUR LIVES IN SOME WAY TELL SETH HELLO FOR ALL OF US AND SEE YOU BOTH ON THE OTHER SIDE .... RIP CODY RYAN PATTERSON RIP SETH LAMON MERRIMAN MAY YOU BOTH REST IN PIECE.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KateLynn Kirk
Location: Blum,Texas
on Oct 20, 2009 at 09:08 PM
i didnt know cody but he will be missed he was a wonderful person for serving are country I LOVE U CARI ANN AND MAY GOD BE WITH U AND YOUR FAMILY [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: UNCKLE CRACKER
Location: GATESVILLE
on Oct 20, 2009 at 08:55 PM
WHAT ,,, your wrong, completely and totally the opposite!!! CELIA,,,, i will "say" whatever i please, thank you !!! i call it how i "SEE" it !!! you people have no idea what goes on in the military and the HUGE amount of money that is WASTED for "YOUR FREEDOM" !!! this place has become a big JOKE !!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: What?
Location: Centex
on Oct 20, 2009 at 07:32 PM
RE: Uncle Cracker again: I would be willing to bet that you have a DD214 somewhere that has some pretty interesting information about you either failing miserably in the Army or being discharged for some sort of misconduct. In my experience, the only people that talk trash like you all fit that description. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: What?
Location: Centex
on Oct 20, 2009 at 07:25 PM
RE: Uncle Cracker- I think most Soldiers would appreciate if you just said thank you for guaranteeing the freedoms people like you tend to take for granted. It is not that Soldiers are bothered like people like you that criticize. You are free to make your comments because of the efforts of better men than yourself. Just keep that in mind as you sleep safe in your bed while brave men and women work, sweat and bleed. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DRW
Location: Granbury, TX
on Oct 20, 2009 at 06:49 PM
What gives you the right to take away from what Cody was doing Ceila? Even though i don't agree with what uncle cracker wrote, he still has the freedom to do so because of the men that died to give him the right. I am ex Army soldier and i feel sorry for him and his thinking but, i fought for freedom for all not just a select few that want to shut everyone up.... In Cody's memory allow everyone to have a say even if you don't agree with them. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ceila
Location: Benbrook, Texas
on Oct 20, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Thank all of you for your awesome comments. And if you don't have anything nice to say about Cody OR the Army then please don't comment on here. This is a terrible tragedy and we are all trying to get thru this. We don't need you to keep talking bad about the people fighting for our freedom, NO MATTER what branch of the military they are in. They ALL do their part in ensuring our freedom. So if you want to talk smack go live in Canada or Mexico, and for sure get outta Texas! God Bless the Patterson family for raising an American HERO! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: UNCKLE CRACKER
Location: GATESVILLE
on Oct 20, 2009 at 01:21 PM
to "me" in temple,,, do you know what "NCO" stands for ???? NO CHANCE ON THE OUTSIDE !!!! the ARMY will take ANYONE , the other branches of the military are very SELECTIVE of who they take, not the ARMY, hmmm.. wonder WHY ??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Summer
Location: Whitney
on Oct 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Thanks for all the sweet comments.... Cody was a close friend of mine, he will rest in peace. I can't believe the way he died, i don't know the truth only Cody and April do. But April if you did kill him i hope you FRY!!! Cody you know how much Rachel and I love you and we are gonna missing hanging out with you and Chase. WE miss you soooo much and it sucks that your not here. I love you and i hope you know how much i do LOVE ALWAYS Summer [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ME
Location: temple
on Oct 20, 2009 at 11:19 AM
to cracker, maybe you are describing yourself to a T, because let me tell you that my husband is proud to serve in the Army, the one that is out there defending YOUR freedom, next time keep your SORRY comments to yourself [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: unckle cracker
Location: gatesville
on Oct 20, 2009 at 10:49 AM
they are nitwits!!!! not the sharpest tool in the shed, not the brightest crayon in the box, why do you think they are in the ARMY ???? when you can't get a JOB anywhere else, you can ALWAYS join the ARMY !!! it is a government WELFARE program.... at its BEST !!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ME
Location: TEMPLE
on Oct 20, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your service defending our country, it is so sad to see that u were taken away in our country, this person deserves to be charged with MURDER!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 20, 2009 at 06:59 AM
may cody find peace now. my heart goes out to his mother the death of a son is something you never get over you just learn to live with it. I knew cody he had a alot to deal with but was trying to do right and grow into the man we knew his would be. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chivas
Location: Cleburne, Texas
on Oct 20, 2009 at 05:32 AM
I am sad that Danielle left ANOTHER victim in her path of destruction, as if one wasn't enough. What she did to Seth was manslaughter, what she did to Cody was flat out Murder 1. I know that she'll get what she has coming to her, and my thoughts and sympathies go out to Cody's family in this time of mourning. RIP Porkchop&Cody I pray that they will be the only two victims of this black widow. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: L
Location: Cleburne
on Oct 19, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Why Manslaughter instead of Murder? . . .well it has to do with culpability. Murder requires premeditation. And if she was intoxicated in some form as believed then it's wreckless culpability. Premeditation does not have to be proven which would be a much more difficult to convict. The lesser carries the same criminal sentencing but is much easier to convict. Rest assurred she will get hers. As for the family, may God bless you all. I know it's been one hard year - and I pray for you all. We love you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Billy
Location: Killeen
on Oct 19, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Whats with all these soldiers getting killed in gun accidents? You hear about this sort of thing all the time whether someone shot them by accident or they shot themselves. Ive been around guns all my life, shot my first one when i was four years old with the help of my old man. Yet these nitwit soldiers cant seem to stop getting shot by their own weapon. Go figure huh [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DRW
Location: Granbury, TX
on Oct 19, 2009 at 11:15 PM
This sounds like a witch hunt, i didn't know Cody but, i did know April and she's not the monster that's being portrat here. Her and my son dated for along time before she moved to Blum and she was a sweetheart, and wasn't a very smart girl. So, i guess she might know proper gun handeling. And, as a soldier he should have known not to have guns out when people are around.... I don't think he should have died but, think about the possibilties of her bad judgement. Intent is not proven...wait until court and see what the outcome is. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: misti c.
Location: blum
on Oct 19, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I want to Thank Cody for serving our COUNTRY. Soldiers that are willing to go and defend our freedom, is why I can sit here at home tonight while my son & husband are safe asleep, and write this. As a mother of a precious 12 year old son, I can't imagine what his mother is feeling.To his family, I'm not going to say I know how you feel, cause I don't. But what I can promise you is that during this time of overwhelming grief,if u give it all to God, he will not only hold you up, he will carry you! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ruth
Location: Hillsboro, TX
on Oct 19, 2009 at 07:52 PM
God bless Cody's family in your time of mourning. I pray that Sheriff Lyons and his team will find the necessary evidence and get the verdict that is right for April Thomas. Cody you are a true hero for serving our country and I believe that God has you there in Heaven in HIS Army. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: darla
Location: Blum TX
on Oct 19, 2009 at 07:48 PM
I think Uncle Cracker needs to learn to have respect for all who are in the military. This young man, who is around guns everyday, was murdered. NO one deserves death. If she cared at all and was an accident as she claims..most people would call for help...not run and hide. God is in control and justice will prevail. God bless this family. May He bring you peace in such a time as this. I know his little sister was so excited about him coming home. Just breaks my heart. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: M
Location: CenTex
on Oct 19, 2009 at 07:06 PM
how can the soldier be an idiot? he did not pull the trigger.... She should have NEVER tried to pull the trigger in the first place. Sympathies to Cody's family. Rest in piece. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Missy
Location: Las Cruces NM
on Oct 19, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Deepest sympathies to Cody's family. He was a great young man and I know he will be missed by everyone here who knew him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K
Location: Blum
on Oct 19, 2009 at 05:02 PM
My heart goes out to Cody's mother, his sister & younger brother. It has been an honor to to watch this young man grow up & come into his own. As for Danielle...It should be capital murder. Knowing her it was no accident. She has a horrendous temper & would be the first to throw a punch just to get Porkchop's temper up. She is pure evil and deserves the death penalty. That's what she gave Cody. This is one trial I will be present at. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: UNCKLE CRACKER
Location: GATESVILLE
on Oct 19, 2009 at 04:08 PM
soldiers are IDIOTS and yes they do STUPID stuff EVERYDAY !!! don't you read the news??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Crystal
Location: Waco
on Oct 19, 2009 at 03:54 PM
So sad, Go through all that to come home and get shot and killed. That's mest up... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Shandell
on Oct 19, 2009 at 03:46 PM
I have to agree w/ Celia on this, Cody knew better. That might be an excuse Jr. high kids can use to get away w/ murder, but this girl KNEW what she was doing. && Cody wouldn't have intentionally been okay w/ her pointing a gun at his chest && pulling the trigger as a 'joke'. She should be charged w/ murder. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ceila
Location: Benbrook Texas
on Oct 19, 2009 at 01:26 PM
How can she say that they were playing with a gun? Cody was a SOLDIER! From IRAQ! He knew better than to "play" with guns. She should be charged with MURDER, and not manslaughter. I really hope the investigators know better than to think a soldier would play with a gun. Cody was a wonderful person. I will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are still with his family. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: someeonefromTeague
Location: teague
on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Didnt know Cody but he was serving our country so he's a hero. God bless the family and I hope justice prevails in this. Thank you Cody's family for raising one of America's heroes. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SandraB
Location: Temple
on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I'm not sure, but I think a murder charge is used when the person had intent to kill, and man-slaughter is used when there is no proof of intent to kill. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annie
Location: Waco
on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I dont' know about you'll, but I don't believe this woman for a moment. If they were acquaintances, what was she doing with him in the bedroom on his bed playing with a gun. I pray for thi soldier's family..may they be granted peace and I hope they will put this woman in jail where she belongs for the rest of her life. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Copperas Cove
on Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Thank You Cody for serving our great naion. I am soo sorry that your life was cut very short. My prayers go out to you and your family. Who plays with guns at 4:00 a.m. and then shoots an inncent person. NEVER POINT A GUN AT SOMEONE UNLESS YOU INTEND TO USE IT!!!!! TREAT ALL GUNS AS THEY ARE LOADED, you dumb broad!!! She needs to be charged with Murder!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: a mother
Location: denver/killeen
on Oct 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM
my prayers are with the family of this soldier.no one deserves this on much less a soldier that can make it through iraq and then come home for 2wk and gets killed.my prayers are with the family and everyone else that knew him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: B...
Location: Blum Tx
on Oct 19, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Cody you will allways be a HERO to me...tell porkchop hello.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Susie Brown-Wakeland
Location: Lampasas
on Oct 19, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Why isn't this woman charged with Capital Murder? What a piece of scum! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Traci
Location: Blum
on Oct 19, 2009 at 08:26 AM
I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Cody. He was always extremely polite and willing to help in different things that came up here at school. I remember one of our teacher's praising him for changing her tire for her when she was stranded on the roadside, and Cody refused to accept any payment for doing it. I know he was proud of being a soldier and being able to help his family, and it is a tragedy that he has been cheated out of the opportunity to do more and grow into the man he was to become. May God give him peace, and comfort Cody's family as only He can... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jerri King
on Oct 19, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Cody was a brave soldier & deserves to be shown respect. Put up your yellow ribbons in Blum & show your support of this young man. Show the family how much we appreciated Cody for serving our country. God bless all the family. As for Daniell I think you deserve more then manslaughter. I hope the U.S Army uses you as example as to what happens when you take a soldiers life. God Bless America & God Bless PVT Cody Ryan Patterson. Thank you Cody! You served your contry well !! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: curious
Location: TX
on Oct 19, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Does anyone know if this "woman" is the same as the 'April Thomas' aka 'Angel' listed on facebook in Odessa? If so, what was a woman 17 years older than this boy, doing in his home, much less his bedroom while he slept? Regardless, how incredibly sad-my heart is with all who have been affected by this tragedy. May God bless and keep each of you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joyce
Location: Blum TX
on Oct 19, 2009 at 02:11 AM
I would like to thank all of the folks that left thoughtfull comments about Cody. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: no name
Location: belton
on Oct 18, 2009 at 10:25 PM
why manslaughter and not murder? the news goes on. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: battle
Location: iraq
on Oct 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM
patterson didn't do everything right, but none of us do. he had a hard life and deserved better. he deserved the chance to become a man, an old man. he loved his family and felt a responsiblity towards them. he wanted to be there for them, he talked to me about buying a property in his home town, so that his family could stay there. he was selfless when it came to his family. there is more than one victim today. my heart goes out to the patterson's. rip patterson [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: audrey
Location: blum
on Oct 18, 2009 at 09:16 PM
this boy has had hard road to go down and for someone to take it alway needs to be put infront of a shotgun and put to death themself. this boy once told me he join the army to change his life and i was so please to see him doing so good.. he was only home a few days to see his nefew he never seen until now and for his sister to hold him in her arms while he died my heart goes out to them... so i hope this girl gets all she gets couse what she did i can't find the words to say but go see your maker couse it sure ain't god... terry, carrie ann, and kevin my heart gose out to you and to that sweet baby boy who well never get to know his uncle the way he was subpost to not by memorys... love you guys and cody my you rest in peace god welcomes you home [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ME
on Oct 18, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Wow... Love your mom Cody she is so proud of you talks about u everyday at work!!!Thanks for all you did in for our country.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Just sayin'
Location: Central Texas
on Oct 18, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Manslaughter ey? Why not murder? I wonder if she didn't tell the cops that he came home from war with serious "issues" regarding anger and PTSD and had to defend herself. I don't know the story, maybe he did...probably didn't...but it's sad either way. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and brothers in arms. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: canella
Location: Texas
on Oct 18, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Cody Ryan was murdered in bed while he slept. On home for R&R for two weeks, he would have been safer in Iraq than Blum. Blum is a tiny town, with God-fearing residents and a strong sense of patriotism. How terribly tragic for this young man/soldier age 20 years old,who died a senseless death at the hands of this subcretin, Danielle. I do not know why the charge is only Manslaughter and not Murder. As a concerned family member, I will do my best to see that justice is served for Cody Ryan Patterson. He was coming into his own, and maturing/growing in the military service, proud of himself and his accomplishments. I have nothing but the utmost contempt for the scum who took his life, not even giving him the chance to defend himself, but killing him as he slept. A coward as well as a killer. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: military wife
Location: ft hood
on Oct 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM
my heart goes to the family and his comrades of this soldier. Its sad that they can survive in war but cant in their own home nation due to other's stupidity. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jessica
on Oct 18, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Only manslaughter?! I wonder what kind of LIES Danielle told to make them do that?! He deserves better justice. Cody was a good kid and Danielle has been a bad seed every since the first day she showed her face in Blum. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Scotty
Location: Iraq
on Oct 18, 2009 at 02:00 AM
Cody was a good kid and I am proud to have served with him. My heart goes out to his family and friends back in Blum all he wanted to do is get back home. He will be miss greatlly here and he will never be forgotten by his friends from 1st Platoon, A Troop, 2/13 CAV. RIP Cody tell your dad hi for me. Scouts Out [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: tenny
Location: Ft Bliss Texas
on Oct 18, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Cody was an amazing person and an amazing friend. He served in the same troop as my husband. I have many funny memories of him before he deployed. The sad part is that some may read this story and may think "how sad" but they will forget. They will forget that he was a person, he had a favorite food, a favorite restaurant, he was more than just a soldier. Those of us who knew him will never forget him, he will live on in our hearts always. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good soldier but an even greater person. RIP Cody, you will be missed deeply......you already are. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Shandell
on Oct 17, 2009 at 11:35 PM
RIP Cody. Only the good die young. You'll be missed by all of your high school friends... say hi to Dale && Johnny for us. Rest easy, i'll see you on the other side. xoxo-Shandell. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annonymous
Location: Iraq
on Oct 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM
PV2 Patterson was a good soldier and an asset to his crew. He, like all of us, had his good days and his bad days. Patterson will be missed by his fellow soldiers. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: krystal
Location: whitney tx
on Oct 17, 2009 at 07:50 PM
rip cody now you and dale can sit and talk again. you will be missed [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ceila
Location: Benbrook Texas
on Oct 17, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Cody was a wonderful friend and a great soldier. He will be missed terribly. I can't believe this happened to him. I'm so sorry Cody. [ Report Abuse ] |
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Hey Junior, just because your MOM is that way does not mean every Spouse or girlfriend of the Military is. We'll get off the subject as soon as the rest of your town gets off your MOM.
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What happened to the comments in the car dealer fire story?
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army wives and girlfriend are low lifes, all fat and with tattoo s
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DIDNT KNOW PFC PATTERSON ON A PERSONAL BASIS BUT HE WAS IN MY UNIT SERVING WITH US IN IRAQ. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.I FIND IT HARD TO BELEIVE A SOLDIER WOULD JUST LET SOMEONE POINT A GUN AT THEM BECAUSE MANY OF US ARE TAUGHT AS PEOPLE TO ALWAYS TREAT A GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED EVEN SOME LITTLE KIDS KNOW THIS.CANT BELEIVE THEY WERE HORSING AROUND WITH A GUN AT THAT!!I DONT BELEIVE HER CLAIMING IT WAS AN ACCIDENT BUT THE HICK SHERRIFF WAS QUICK TO TAKE HER WORD!!
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I don't beleive that is the same Cody Patterson as Sarah's brother..... They say this Cody Patterson was raised up in Blum with his mother and sibling....
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My thoughts and prayers to the Patterson family. My daughter was a friend of Sara's and now to hear this latest tragedy, it just breaks my heart. God bless you Cody may you and Sara be at peace.
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If you dont like our justice or our freedom please feel free to leave our country. I lay my life on the line everyday for people who dont know me. I help obtain our freedom. So like I said if you dont like our rules and how we handle our country leave we dont want you here anyway.
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PFC Patterson & ArmyWife1, Well said. Condolances to the family. R.I.P. Cody and Thanks for all that you did for your country. PFC Patterson keep your head up and I pray for you and other fellow soldiers safe return home. I have 4 family member there also. God Bless you all.
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Less than 1% of the population has the courage to stand up to injustice and fight for what we believe is right. PFC Patterson, my brother in arms, was amonst that 1%. He served in as a gunner for a platoon sergant. this position is reserved for only the best in the Platoon. that in itself places him in the top 10% of the army. He was courageous, fierce, and honorable. May he and every other Brother and Sister of mine that has died to liberate Iraq from tyrany and opression rest in peace. Cody you may be gone from this world, but you actions, you devotion, and dedication to doing what you feel is right will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother. The critics of this blog need to remember that it is because of men like PFC Patterson and all of us fighting over here have the freedom of posting here and everywhere. So please, give respect to the family and friends of this fallen Hero and take the critizing to another blog.
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UNCKLE CRACKER RULES !!!
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may your families find peace in your heart and calm in your soul and a strong ethical ground of character to show respect to one another no matter their status or profession or whatever the situation may occur.
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As a Patriot Guard Rider, I thank Cody for his service and wish peace for family. craker ... Do you attend the Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas? Probably don't at all. You seem to have the same lack of respect they do. The Bill Of Rights give us the freedom of speech and you have the right to say what you will. But respect is a character trait and you seem lack much of either.
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what,,,,,, i REST my case !!!
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TO CODYS MOM,I DIDNT KNOW YOUR SON, I KNOW YOUR HEART HURT. WE LOST OUR MOTHER A MONTH AGO AND WE ARE STILL SAD,GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN TIMES LIKE THESE. HOLD ON TO THE GOOD MEMORYS'THAT YOU HAVE OF YOUR SON.GOD BLESS YOU.
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You should all look up Texas Penal Code 19.02 and 19.04 A jury under the elements investigated would set a person free under a 19.02 murder charge and convict on a 19.04 manslaughter. Stop watching TV for your legal information. You could all put Perry Mason out of business, run for the legislature who make the laws of our state and nation that out law enforcement go by. Bottom line a young man lost his life and the woman was arrested charged with Law Enforcement and Army CID conducting a full investigation, unless someone is hiding something??, and now its up to the District Attorney to take this to trial or take a plea deal TWELVE people from Hill County will decide her fate. Remember his Family when you type.
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