thedrifter
12-09-06, 05:57 AM
Anniston marine falls ill, dies in Iraq
12/8/2006, 5:31 p.m. ET
The Associated Press
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — Cody Watson, a 21-year-old Anniston man who joined the Marines last year, fell ill and died while serving in Iraq, family friends said.
The Anniston Star reported Friday that the friends of Watson's family said a medical team was unable to revive him when he collapsed Wednesday. The cause of death was not immediately know, they said.
Watson, who graduated from Wellborn High School, was remembered for his polite manner and upbeat spirit.
His mother, Susan Watson, has taught science at Wellborn High for more than 15 years. He also is survived by his father, Brian Watson, who recently retired from the Anniston Police Department, and his sister, Lacey Watson.
"If you knew Cody you would have loved him," said June Bentley, who taught Watson in her 12th grade government and economics class. "He had a sweet spirit about him."
Ellie
12/8/2006, 5:31 p.m. ET
The Associated Press
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — Cody Watson, a 21-year-old Anniston man who joined the Marines last year, fell ill and died while serving in Iraq, family friends said.
The Anniston Star reported Friday that the friends of Watson's family said a medical team was unable to revive him when he collapsed Wednesday. The cause of death was not immediately know, they said.
Watson, who graduated from Wellborn High School, was remembered for his polite manner and upbeat spirit.
His mother, Susan Watson, has taught science at Wellborn High for more than 15 years. He also is survived by his father, Brian Watson, who recently retired from the Anniston Police Department, and his sister, Lacey Watson.
"If you knew Cody you would have loved him," said June Bentley, who taught Watson in her 12th grade government and economics class. "He had a sweet spirit about him."
Ellie