Cody James Brotherson

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Our strong, heroic, beautiful son Cody James Brotherson, born June 5, 1991, was tragically taken from us while in the line of duty on November 6, 2016. (Cody was a police officer in the West Valley Police Department)

Cody was the first born son of Jeff and Jenny Brotherson.

Cody was full of life and energy from the moment he took his first breath and he immediately stole our hearts.

Cody spent his childhood sharing many "boys will be boys" adventures with his first best friends Tyler and Dustin.

If you saw these three coming, you knew trouble was not far behind.

These three boys grew into adulthood together and loved each other always.

Cody graduated from Granger High School in 2009.

He attended the University of Utah studying business, then went to the SLCC POST program which helped him pave the way to achieving his lifelong goal of becoming a police officer.

That dream was realized when Cody joined the West Valley City Police Force in December of 2013.

Cody loved his job and helping to make the world a better safer place for all.

Cody 100% loved and was loyal to all those fortunate enough to be called family or friend.

This took on a new meaning and went to a completely different level with his family and his brothers and sisters in blue.

Cody is survived by his parents, two younger brothers, Braydon and Alex;

who he protected with all he had until his last breath; his love and soulmate, Jessica Le; their dog, Bolo and Jessica's family.

He is also survived by his aunt and uncle Mandy and Darren Richards, Aunt Tari and Uncle Ricky; cousins, Dallas,

Nate and Bailee, Great Grandma Phyllis Gaarsoe; and newly found grandparents Bill and Denise Brotherson.

He was greeted and carried into heaven by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Karen Turner.

He will be loved and missed by many friends too many to name all, his crew, Chris, Dustin, Jeremy, Tyler and Kevo; and of course, his brothers and sisters in blue, you were his family too.

The family wishes to thank the West Valley Police Department and the many other Law Enforcement groups and friends who have reached out to us during this devastating loss.

In Cody's honor and memory, please take the time to thank those who put their lives on the line every day to keep all of us safe.

Cody, you are forever our hero, our protector, a piece of our family puzzle, and we will never allow you to be forgotten.

We will forever miss the love and laughter you brought home to us each day. We love you!

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Maverick Center, 3200 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, Utah.

A visitation will be held, Sunday November 13, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah.

Condolences may be sent to the family at valleyviewfuneral.com.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2016