Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
🇺🇸 Honoring Major James Patrick Coddington
U.S. Army | Age 40 | Dyersburg, Tennessee
June 30, 1930 – November 9, 1970
Today, we walked in honor of Major James Patrick Coddington, a United States Army officer from Dyersburg, Tennessee, who gave his life while serving our country during the Vietnam War.
Major Coddington served with Advisory Team 88, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors (MACV). He was serving in Kien Hoa Province, South Vietnam, when he was killed in action on November 9, 1970, at the age of 40.
His military service was recognized with several distinguished awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with the Combat Distinguishing Device (V), recognizing his gallantry in action. He was also awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge, among other service medals.
His name is forever remembered on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., at Panel 6W, Line 47.
Today, we began our walk along West Avenue and made our way over to Highway 127, heading north. We walked just past Walmart before crossing the road and making our way back south.
Along the way, we stopped at Veterans Memorial Park and spent some time remembering and honoring our Fallen Heroes. While there, we found a small rock painted with an American flag. We brought that rock home with us, where it will become part of our rock garden in memory of Major Coddington. A small reminder that his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
After spending some time at the park, we headed back toward the house. It was an amazing walk, and another opportunity to bring awareness to the sacrifices made by the men and women who served our country.
Today, we walked 9.31 miles and received 326 honks from people passing by. Every honk, wave, and salute helps us continue our mission of honoring those who gave so much.
I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted along the way. Your support means more than you know.
A special thank-you to Fallen Hero Army Veteran Codey Donahue for joining us and helping honor Major James Patrick Coddington today.
Major Coddington, your service, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today, we walked in your honor, and we will continue to share your story so that future generations know your name.
One Hero. One Story. One Step at a Time.
🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
