HAMPTON, Va. — It’s been two years since 4-year-old Codi Bigsby was reported missing. Many community members came together to remember Codi at a fence near his home on Old Buckroe Road.
Since Codi was reported missing, the fence has steadily grown with posters, stuffed animals and teddy bears.
But on Monday, the tribute will be taken down by the city.
Max BarrettWednesday night, one by one, community members took down the stuffed animals that had sat on the fence for more than a year.
“Take the things down from the fence since it’s going to be taken down on the 5th anyway,” Nancy Strickland, a community organizer said. “We much rather us do it than strangers do it.”
A Hampton city spokesperson says signs aren’t typically allowed at parks without prior approval.
But due to the large community response in Codi Bigby’s search, officials allowed the display to stay up.
The spokesperson says now that the case is in court, it’s appropriate to enforce these rules and remove the items.