HAMPTON. VA. (WAVY) — The City of Hampton Parks & Recreation posted a notice that said a memorial for a missing boy must come down Feb. 5.
The fence is named after 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, who was reported missing two years ago.
The Codi Fence has become a place for the community to gather and mourn.
But now, all the symbols of hope tethered to it must be removed.
The fence is on Old Buckroe Road along the Hampton Soccer Field, near the apartment where Codi was last seen.
For two years, the Codi fence was full of stuffed animals and signs. It was a meeting spot for events and searches for the boy.
On Jan. 31, the community gathered to pay tribute to Codi and remove items from the fence , which marked two years since Codi was reported missing by his father, Cory Bigsby. Police believe Codi is dead even though his body has yet to be found.
Codi’s story has inspired a new bill that would mandate a CODI Alert , which widens the parameters of what’s required to report a child missing.