May 31, 2022 will mark nine years since Cody Carpenter and Joel Campora gave their lives trying to save two to others. On May 21, 2022 friends and family of Cody’s gathered to remember the late sheriff of Scott County.
Cody had told his coworker, Billy Black, as a deputy “We could die tomorrow and now one would remember us”. That has been disproven as so many who knew him echo their love for him and share fond memories.
Dave White, Mike Godfrey, Billy Black, Mac Davis, Rick Padgett, Jon Josten, and Kandis Carpenter took to the stage to honor the legacy of a great man.
Cody isn’t just honored for how he died, but also because he lived a life worth celebrating. Many talked about the way Cody treated everyone the same, no matter their status. He was described as someone who would be friends with anyone who wanted to be his friend, but ready to handle business if needed.
John 15:13 is often quoted to honor Joel and Cody, but when read in context with verse 12 it even further shows the hearts of the two. “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Over and over legacy was mentioned, the legacy Cody leaves behind will forever live on in his kids, nephews, grandkids, great nieces and nephews and beyond his family and in the lives of many who knew him as a boss, coworker, or friend.
Thank you to Yell County Sheriff’s Department for the 21 gun salute; Konnor McKay and Waldron Pentecostal Church for officiating and allowing use of your facility.
