All Proceeds of these songs will go to Avenues Recovery Center in Memory of Cody. Donations will stop being accepted November 1st.
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Hello Everybody,

My first friend, my best friend and at points the one who seemed like my own little brother growing up passed away this past April. We grew up together and he made growing up fucking amazing. We got into trouble, broke bones, got stitches and spent all hours of the day skateboarding and playing videogames together. We expanded each other’s knowledge of skateboarding and how to do certain tricks, music, and the overall shared life experiences of growing up in suburbia.

Cody was the most fearless person I have ever met in my life. He always dropped in first, hit the rail first, went off the kicker first. He was designated Guinea Pig because he wanted to be and knew it would rock our world if he stuck the landing first try. He always would.

He had a fearless grace that was unparalleled. He skated how he lived- with grace, a gentle touch and with passion. He made the awkward phases of growing up comfortable, he made meeting at the bus stop feel less anxious waiting for school, he made sleep overs welcoming and hospitable and he always had my back and never asked for anything in return. He was the friend I navigated all stages of childhood and adolescents with. Hitting golf balls with baseball bats into the woods and sometimes at houses, exploring the woods, building fuck off big snowboard ramps, comparing, and even sometimes trading Christmas gifts with, hanging out every day after school, spending entire summers together, waiting for the other to get their driver’s license, going to the skatepark together and so much more. We knew how to waste time together; he was my best friend, and he was the absolute best fucking person I could have ever asked for to have as my first memory of a friend. 22 years of trying to figure life out together, being first and best friends and neighbors really helps plant the seed with which a true friendship grows from. Unfortunately, as we got into our college years, Cody and I drifted apart as we both started navigating territories unfamiliar. However, I will never forget the years and years and years we spent side by side. We were inseparable and I will always miss him. I continue to miss him, and I miss him right fucking now.

These 2 songs from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 soundtracks are nostalgic for Cody and me. They seemed like the soundtrack to summers, sleepovers and would play constantly as we tried to grind through life and these games growing up. The music marks and burns a point within our lives of exploration, adventure, anxiety, uncertainty, and what was to come later in life. They helped form my love of punk and helped solidify a connection during a crucial and important time in both of our lives. Every time I hear them, I think of him. They were and will always continue to be important. Music shared together will always be important. Cody these songs are for you.

All Proceeds of these songs will go to Avenues Recovery Center in Memory of Cody. Hug your friends and tell them you love them. We are all delicate creatures and life is a blessing to be thankful for every day. Cody I Love You and save player 2 for me.

With Love

-Dan