Smith Completes Parris Island Training

April 19, 2015

PFC Cody Dewayne Smith graduated recently after 13 weeks of Marine Corp training at Parris Island, SC.  Smith served as a squad leader during his training. He was awarded as an expert in rifle markmanship  and was promoted to private first class. Smith is the son of Rex and Theresa Smith of Jay.

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11 Responses to “Smith Completes Parris Island Training”

  1. Ben Hudson on April 21st, 2015 10:55 pm

    Congralulation. Cody I knew you would make it and I am proude you are out of the first part thing will get better you call home more and come home when you get a chance . I know your Mom and Dad missed hearing from you. Thank you for the pictures I was so glade to get one since I speak of you often. Faye said tell you that you are even more handsome if that is possible . We are keeping you in our prayers and look forward to seeing you soon. God Bless you Ben Hudson

  2. Ben Hudson on April 21st, 2015 10:47 pm

    Congratulation Cody I knew you could do . I think of you often and keep you in our prayers May God keep you safe and thank you for your service to our Country. God I did like the pictures your Mom brought to me they were so good . God Bless you Ben Hudson

  3. 429SCJ on April 20th, 2015 7:39 pm

    Congratulations PFC Smith in realizing this goal and those that follow.

    A blessed journey for you.

  4. Aaron Reynolds on April 20th, 2015 8:31 am

    Semper Fi brother. Good luck on your first tour.

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  5. Dylan (cuzz) on April 20th, 2015 1:25 am

    way to cuzz proud of ya hope you best love yaa

  6. Rex and Theresa Smith on April 19th, 2015 9:04 pm

    We are so very proud of you son and love you so very much! You have worked hard and done very well. Continue to do your best and then push harder. So much pride watching you march across that parade deck at Parris Island that day! Momma told you that you arrived at that island a recruit,but you would leave that island a Marine and that you did!! A great one!!We are always here if you need us and we’ll support you no matter where your journey takes you. Forever keep the faith in the one who holds the future ,our Lord Jesus Christ! The will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you. And remember always the task ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you!!! We miss you ,we love you and we are always with you no matter where the Marine corps take you!! Semper Fi PFC Cody D Smith !!

  7. Karen on April 19th, 2015 2:02 pm

    Congratulations you man, I’m sure you have made your parents very proud and may God bless and keep you safe. Thank you for your service. SEMPER FI

  8. Harley on April 19th, 2015 11:30 am

    Way to go Cody! Thank you for your service! Semper Fidelis :)

  9. John Johnson on April 19th, 2015 7:57 am

    Awesome! Squad leader is a big deal. Kudos to mom & dad for bringing up a Patriot!

  10. Sam on April 19th, 2015 7:00 am

    Semper Fidelis

  11. bigbill1961 on April 19th, 2015 2:20 am

    Thank you for your service.

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