Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Cody, it has been 123 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 9 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 1, 2024

I met Paul Higgins many years ago when he came to the Arlington Police Station to learn the details of his Great grandfather's death. I learned of his death my first year on the job in 1977. I fought for years to get the Department to recognize Officer Cody which they finally did on the 100th anniversary of his murder.

Gary S Provenzano
Arlington Police (retired)

June 13, 2024

Your sacrifice will always be remembered. Your service to your community inspires others. Even though I did not know you, I still reflect upon your service. Thank you.

Officer Ryan White
Manchester, NH Police; great-great grandson

May 13, 2024

It has now been 121 years since your needless murder. Patrolman Cody, your sacrifice has not been forgotten, nor will it ever be. I hope and pray your descendants are fully aware of what you did and what you tried to do and that you are truly a hero.

God Bless you, Brother and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

July 1, 2022

Patrolman Cody,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arlington. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 1, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 1, 2020

It is now 116 and you are still remembered.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

July 1, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

Patrolman Cody,
On today, the 114th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arlington. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 1, 2015

Now it has been 114 years. You are still remembered and we all hope you are still resting in peace.

How many murderers are spared true justice because someone claimed they suffered mental illness? How many more will?

Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten as the circumstances resurface at an alarming rate.

God Bless you, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

July 1, 2015

Patrolman Garrett,
Sir, even though it's been over 111 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arlington. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 25, 2013

To expand on Judy Tracy's post, Garrett Cody was Ryan White's great-great-grandfather.

Garrett Cody > dau Margaret Cody Robertie > son Lawrence Robertie > dau Renee Margaret Robertie > son Ryan White. Garrett's murder, and the subsequent impact to his descendents, was felt deeply. And now, my son, Ryan White, is also a police officer. A proud heritage remembered this Memorial Day weekend.

Renee Robertie
great-grandaughter

May 25, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 111th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 19, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 18, 2012

My son in-law, Officer Ryan White, is a distant relative of Officer Cody. Officer White was not raised in Massachusetts however; my family was originally from Arlington. Only after speaking to Ryan about his heritage was the tragic story unveiled about Officer Cody. Officer White has expressed interest in visiting a memorial dedicated to Officer Cody. Any information on such memorial would be appreciated.
Thank you

judy tracy
distant relative

August 26, 2012

Thanks for your nine years of services, Garrett.

David

February 28, 2012

Patrolman Cody, though over 100 years have passed since your brutal murder, you have not been forgotten. I thank you for your service to the people of Arlington and the Commonwealth as a whole.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 10, 2010

I am the Great Grandson of Officer Cody. His death had a deep and lasting impact on my family. Each tour of duty I wear a LE Memorial pin on my uniform in recognition of his sacrafice.

Lt Paul Higgins
Plymouth Police Department

August 28, 2009

Patrolman Cody,
On today, the 106th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arlington.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 1, 2007

Remembering your sacrifice so long ago... God bless you!

Janice Kelley RN (ret)
Department of Corrections

January 10, 2004