This plaque is of my sister Caroline Annette Cody. It sits in the lounge area of the Biology Department at Xavier University of Louisiana. Today would have been her 29th birthday. There is an identical plaque in the “Caroline Cody Library” at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The library is located in a medical student lounge and provides free access to medical text books. The College of Medicine has also established the Caroline Annette Cody Memorial Scholarship Award, “presented to a third-year student who best exemplifies Caroline’s remarkable personal characteristics and altruistic service to the community.” The Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity also presents a scholarship in memory of Caroline. It is a competitive scholarship awarded to a local graduating senior who will be attending a four year university the following year. The first recipient attended Xavier and is now a in medical school. The Gamma Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents a book scholarship every year to a current Xavier University student.
I could write for days about my sister, her life and her accomplishments. So many people seem hesitant to ask me about Caroline. I have so many memories of my sister I could share with you. I promise, the stories I would tell wouldn’t make you cry. They would make you smile and they would make you proud. That is one of the reasons I discussed the scholarships above. The other? I think the easiest way to explain the impact Caroline’s life had on her family and friends is to see the things done to preserve her memory. Some more examples are below.
Read about Caroline being posthumously awarded her M.D. here and here
Read about the “Caroline Cody Act” which was passed last year in the state of Florida here and here
It is more important to me that you read the articles above, but here are two articles from after the trial here and here
… I have blocked commenting on this post. I would, however, enjoy calls or e-mails from you sharing your thoughts and memories. I am sure my parents would as well.
***EDIT 4/10/09*** Contact information can be found the page dedicated to my sister’s memory. In addition to the information found above, it will continue to be updated. Please visit it here. ***End Edit***
