Brian Cody Prosser, 28

Brian, I remember your humor, atheletics, kindness and the good times at lunch and long bus rides home with the "Hill Kids" to Frazier Park when we went to Maricopa H.S. together. You inspired me to join the military myself five years ago, by your example and with the hope of partly picking up the job where you left off as best as I can. I hope to be one quarter as good at it as you have been. Your legacy is the now free country and people of Afghanistan who enjoy so many of the freedoms Americans often take for granted; they can vote, have free speech, women can be educated and pursue the career they want and all this without threat of reprisal or being stoned to death as with the Taliban regime. Whatever the critics say, I hope they pause long enough to realize that it's soldiers like you that have pushed back the darkness of tyranny the world over throughout history and that soldiers love peace first and most since they may pay the highest price for it as you have. The poet Edmund Burke said, "All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." For me you exemplify the honor of recognizing that risk and rising to the challenges to see that good prevails. Things are not perfect in Afghanistan, but they are moving in the right direction and you helped protect and position their leader so this process could move along. I hope they never forget you for it, I'm sure I never will. I also hope I can pay my respects to you at Showli Kowt, Afghanistan one day, but until then you are often missed, my friend.

cody here on veterans day 2009 i sit here and think of your sacrifice, you will not be forgotten. I knew you when you were young before you grew into the man you would become. for the rest of my years i will pay tribute to the hero you became.

I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the website. I thank him and his family for his dedication to our county. Thank you for keeping America free and protecting our beliefs. It's because heroes like you my very young daughter will be able to live freely in this wonderful country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Many your memory never be forgotten. RIP

Cody, we still miss your fun spirit and think of the many days and nights you spent in our home after watching you play football with our son Bob. Diane and I were in Washington DC in August of 2010 and took a few minutes to visit your grave at Arlington. We remain so proud of your love of country and courage you demonstrated until your last day on earth. God bless you.

Staff Sergeant Prosser, You will never be forgotten. I will show my children your picture and tell them about you if need be and they will tell their children! Not many people have your type of courage. Thank you.

So difficult to look at. I cannot imagine the loss, yet thank you for your sacrifice. Comfort to your families. You are appreciated.