Hernando: Somber farewell to a fallen hero

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Somber farewell to a fallen hero

By TIMES STAFF
Published August 12, 2007

Grief overcomes Spc. Cody Grater's stepsister, Cheyanne Decker, as she and Grater's stepfather, Larry Decker, approach the grave into which the soldier was lowered moments earlier.

[Danny Ghitis | Times]

[Danny Ghitis | Times]

Anita Lewis, mother of Spc. Cody Grater, clutches a flag that was presented to her during her son's burial at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

[Stephen J. Coddington | Times]

TuWanda Scott of Brooksville, center, and her son Jonathan Scott, left, join thousands of other Hernando county residents who lined the streets in honor of PFC Cody Grater, who was killed in Iraq recently. Grater's funeral procession drove from Spring Hill to Bushnell, where he will be buried at the Florida National Cemetery.

Celebrate the life of Pfc. Cody Grater

A Celebration of Life for Army Pfc. Cody Grater, who was killed in Iraq, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Pioneer Park/Stewy's Skate Park, 6799 Pinehurst Drive.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Guests are also encouraged to bring donations that can be sent to Grater's unit in Iraq. Items include wet naps, eye drops, lip balm, sunblock, foot powder, beef jerky, cookies, hard candy and energy bars.

Call Fred Glass at 442-0238.

[Last modified August 11, 2007, 20:42:48]

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by Stephen	08/16/07 02:27 PM
He is Gone You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.My condolences to family & friends.Stephen Grater