12-Year-Old Indiana Boy, Named Honorary Marine Before Death

[rhodanum]

Throughout his 12 years, Cody Green battled leukemia like the bravest of warriors. For that, he was named an honorary Marine just before he died.The Indiana boy was first diagnosed with the disease at 22 months, and drew strength from the courage of the Marine Corps as he fought his way into remission three times, WLFI reports. But as his body

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[wicked_g]

I'm choked up. So sad and sweet and that poor boy and his family :(

[clarice_01]

Me too, so sad.

[4o5pastmidnight]

:( At least he got what he wanted before he passed.

[justspaz]

I am legit sobbing. This is a beautiful but bittersweet story. Most of the time, it is hard to be an optimist in today's world. But some things make it a lot easier, even the ones with sad endings.

[johnjie]

That brave, wonderful boy. My heart goes out to his family.

[the_gabih]

Oh, that's simultaneously wonderful and heartbreaking. RIP Cody.