The Brief
- A new permanent display honoring fallen U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork was unveiled at a Lakeland sports bar.
- Khork was killed during the conflict with Iran in March, inspiring his family to preserve his legacy of service.
- An endowed ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College has raised $140,000 in his memory to train future community leaders.
LAKELAND, Fla. – A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero’s legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory.
Lakeland honors fallen hero
What we know:
A new permanent display at the Glory Days Grill sports bar in Lakeland pays tribute to U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork, who was killed in action during the conflict with Iran in March. The display features highlights of his military career and accomplishments to ensure his memory lives on.
The Major Cody Khork Endowed ROTC Scholarship was also established at Florida Southern College to help support future leaders. Supporters have raised $140,000 for the memorial scholarship fund so far. Organizers expect to reach their $150,000 goal in July.
Khork family shares legacy
What they’re saying:
“We always described him as the life of the party,” James, his father, and his step-mother, Stacey Khork said. “He loved a sports bar.”…