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Who is Declan Cody? GoFundMe launched for U.S. soldier killed in Iran war to ‘lighten the lives of those who knew him’

one of the American soldier killed The Pentagon confirms an Iranian drone strike during Operation Epic Fury killed Iranian Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa. Three others killed along with Cody were Sgt. first class Nicole LoveAge 39, White Bear Lake, Minn.; Captain. Cody Hawk35, Winter Haven, Fla.; and Sgt. First Prize: Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska.

Who is Declan Cody? GoFundMe launched for 20-year-old US soldier killed in Iran war (GoFundMe)

The Pentagon confirmed that the incident was under investigation.

Who is Declan Cody?

Cody and three other soldiers were assigned to the Army Reserve’s 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, the New York Post reported. After his death, a GoFundMe was launched.

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According to the Iowa Capital Express, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds paid tribute to Cody in a statement, which read: “Today, we mourn the death of Sergeant Declan Cody, a young Iowan who heroically answered his country’s call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice. Kevin and I offer our deepest condolences to his family and ask all Iowans to join us in praying for their recovery and comfort.”

GoFundMe launched for Declan Coady

one to fund me A campaign for Cody describes him as “a son, a family member, a friend, and a bright light in the lives of those who knew him.” The statement added that he “served his country with honor, courage and dedication, embodying the best of what it means to wear the uniform.”

“No family is prepared for the sudden loss of a child. During this extremely difficult time, we are asking for support to help ease the financial burden faced by the Cody family. Funds raised will help cover funeral and memorial costs, travel expenses, and other unexpected expenses to help them get through this heartbreaking time,” the page reads.

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As of this writing, $39,085 of the $75,000 goal has been raised.

The drone strike that killed the soldier came a day after the United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, which followed with retaliatory attacks. The operation resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and U.S. President Donald Trump announced in truth social postcalling him “one of the most evil men in history.”

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