"I got angry because this is so preventable," said Boyer, who was
also one of Roy's football coaches at Edison High School. "You get so
frustrated with bad decision-making."
During the service, Boyer's voice sounded shaky as he tried to
come to terms with his player's death.
"We have been deeply affected by hurt and pain," he told the
sobbing crowd. "We can remember Cody, but let's not glamorize him.
That final decision he made was a bad choice."
Don Roy said he believes his son's death was meant to bring more
young people into the Christian faith.
"My son was able to make friends in all the different groups in
school," Don Roy said. "He's the kind of kid who could reach so many
people. He could pack the house, if you will."
About 2,000 people attended Cody Roy's funeral, including the
entire Edison High School football team dressed in jerseys.
"He was a phenomenal guy," friend Andrew Nehrig said. "I just
loved everything about him. He was the kindest guy, you know, and he
bonded with tons of people."
