Cody Nuckolls, St. Joseph, was killed in a hit-and-run April 13. Cody was 5 years old.
On May 9, Cody’s family and friends along with the community gathered together for a memorial motorcycle fundraising ride to help Cody’s family. The ride went from Stoney’s Bar in Rockville, to Trappers Pub and Grub in Farming, then to Shady’s Bar and Grill in New Munich, to Countryside Saloon in St. Anna, and finally ending at Trobec’s Bar and Grill in St. Stephen. Cody’s favorite color is red, so many wore red to show support and love for Cody.
According to a Facebook post from one of the ride’s organizers, a total of 210 people participated, including 137 motorcycles and 20 or more cars. They were able to raise a total of $4,767.
One of the highlights at the last stop of the Ride for Cody was the several stunts performed by SquidWheelies Motorcycle Stunt Team member Jason Larson of Sauk Rapids.
Cody’s parents, Lorraine Hipp and Ryan Nuckolls of St. Joseph stand in front of 100+ motorcycles which were driven in support of Cody.
(From left to right) Joe Hammes of Richmond, Wayne Volkers of St. Joseph, Randy Nuckolls (Cody’s grandfather) of St. Cloud, Steve Vonwahlde of Pearl Lake and Kim Orth of St. Cloud enjoy a beverage at the last stop at the Ride for Cody event at Trobec’s Bar and Grill in St. Stephen .
Laura and Justin Hill of Sartell, close friends of Cody’s parents, came out to show their support at the Ride for Cody event. Laura created the Go Fund Me page to benefit Cody’s family.
(From left to right) Mike and Jason Fischer, both of Rockville, and Jim Chaney of St. Joseph, were among the 137 motorcyclists who came out to support the Ride for Cody event May 9.
