PLAINFIELD Residents of Plainfield and surrounding communities came together Wednesday evening to learn life-saving skills during a free CPR and AED training hosted by Kodies Kids, Tomorrows Heroes.

The event, held at the Plainfield Eagles Lodge, gave participants of all ages hands-on experience in responding to emergencies.

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The mission behind Kodies Kids is deeply personal.

Founder Kathy Haley Ramsey started the organization to support underserved youth exploring careers in public safety and to provide volunteer departments with essential tools often missing in their programs.

Kodie was my son, and hed been through 23 homes before he came to me," said Haley Ramsey. "He got into a fire training program, and it made him the man he became.

Tragically, Cody's life

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