Cody S. Calavan
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| Age: |
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19 |
| Hometown: |
Lake Stevens, WA |
| Date of Death: |
5/29/2004 |
| Incident Location: |
Anbar province, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Marines |
| Rank: |
Pfc. |
| Unit: |
2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditio |
| Unit's Base: |
Camp Pendleton, Calif. |
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Cody S. Calavan's 15-year-old brother was killed by a drunken driver only nine months before Calavan died in Iraq. Despite the pain, he wanted to go to Iraq _ his family said he strongly supported the war effort. "He took pride in being a Marine and everything it stood for," said his stepsister, Kalee Calavan Craig. "Cody was not afraid of war and not afraid to die for what he believed in." Calavan, 19, of Stanwood, Wash., died May 29 in a roadside bombing in Iraq's Anbar province. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton. Calavan "had the heart of a great leader," said Sgt. Ronnie Ramos, who served with Calavan. Calavan's mother died of breast cancer six years ago. His father, David Calavan, couldn't fight back tears when he said the losses were "a bit overwhelming."
08/11/2011Kristin
With Veteran's day coming up it's been hard not to think about you Cody. You were an amazing man, and a great friend. I'm so happy I got to know you. I hope your family is doing well. The losses they've experienced are too much for one family. I pray for them often. Thank you for everything you did while on earth Cody. You will always be remembered and missed.
30/05/2011Ruth Smethers
We will never forget you, Cody. You are still in our hearts and on our minds - keep your eye on us. We need all the help we can get. Thank you for giving your all to a cause that you greatly believed in.