In memory of Ted Coody

[civil_war22]

To all you treasurenet fans know my father is the one who got me chasing the trails of the many men who fought in the American Civil War through Arkansas some 20+ years ago. He was always doing research on places to go and trying to figure out where some campsite and skirmish spots were. Coincidentally he bought a farm 20+ years ago that he knew had Civil War history about it and lo and behold I became addicted from that day forward. Last time dad and I went detecting together was this year around July and promised to get together when weather started to cool down. However little did I know August 6th would be the last time I saw my father alive again. I met him to get some money for a class I had in Lowell and he was on his way to work at FedEx freight where he had been employed for 28+ years. We spoke briefly and for the first time in ages as I walked off he said " son I love you". To be honest I was shocked. This giant of a man my hero had only said that to my twin and I maybe a handful of times in our grown up years and that night he said it to my face I was shocked but I told him " I love you too dad". Tragedy struck on the early morning hours Thursday August 7th at 8:13 am. Dad was on his way home from work in the rain on I-49 near Johnson and as he passed the Great House springs off ramp he hydroplaned and exited the roadway to the right hitting a tree on the drivers side killing him on impact. Sadly how anyone in my family found out was my twin brother called me at around 9 am and said he had a news update on phone with our fathers car on the picture saying fatal crash. My heart sank and at that moment I knew in my heart I would never see my dad again or be able to walk with him and learn from him. Everything I had on my mind and wanted to say to him was lost and I would never get the answers I needed or expected or that smile I had always loved seeing. To all you out there life is short and the time you have with your loved ones is never a guarantee. Live and love them like its the last time you will ever see them again. To you dad if your up in heaven reading this. Merry Christmas and I love you more than life and still remember that first metal detector Jared and I got for our Christmas presents and all the joy it has brought to our lives. We will share this hobby with our children and the many people we meet along the way.

 

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[Peyton Manning]

my heart goes out to you civ

 

[civil_war22]

Thanks Jeff-Gordon

 

[DeepseekerADS]

A lonely time filled with memories. Only you can understand right now.

My prayers are with you as well.

Roger

 

[civil_war22]

Thanks deepseeker. All the thoughts and prayers are amazing.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

So sorry to hear of your loss, they are never gone as long as they remain in our memories.....

I can relate, told my mom on a Sunday nite "see you this Friday, wife and I will spend 3 or 4 days with you", little did I know Friday would be her funeral... :-(

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[civil_war22]

Thanks treasurehunter. That means a lot. No one ever knows when the last time will be the last.

 

[Mr.T]

Hi-

I lost all my family- my dad being the last. Only time heals those wounds.

When you are going through hell, keep going.

Prayers sent.

Rory

 

[civil_war22]

Thanks Rory. Yea staying strong and living through the memories keeps me going.

 

[Mr.T]

It gets easier over time. The people we lose wouldn't want us eating ourselves up, over them. You can be sure your father would want you happy, with fond memories. Chin up!

 

[civil_war22]

Mr T,
I've been staying strong for my family. My twin brother and I have been helping mom out as much as possible and doing everything we possibly can to make her life easier so all the weight of this isn't on her shoulders.

 

[detectahead]

Our prayers go out to you. My father was in the service. We were being transferred and he was going ahead of my mom and I to prep for our move. Like yourself, I told my dad, i love you very much and he said, I love you to son and we hugged each other. I don't recall that ever happening between us. The next time I saw him was at a 21 gun salute.

 

[civil_war22]

Thanks detectahead

 

[civil_war22]

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Dad and I when I started my career-2008

 

[civil_war22]

One of our last hunts together Jared(twin brother), dad, and I at Union campsite. Sadly he is one taking picture.

 

[civil_war22]

Another of Jared and I and my daughter Brooklyn dad took.

And another of Jared and I at the confederate camp dad researched and found for us.

 

[civil_war22]

Jared (broken_detector) I'm waiting

 

[civil_war22]

Jared aka broken_detector and I and my daughter and his son. I'm the one in uniform

 

[BigWaveDave]

Thinking about you bud...
The poignant story about your Dad was good for me to read....

 

[civil_war22]

Thinking about you bud...
The poignant story about your Dad was good for me to read....

Thanks my friend. That definitely means a lot