The Code of Honor

The Code of Honor had been a cornerstone of the Kodes family for generations. It was established by the forefathers, passed down by word of mouth, and was considered sacrosanct by those who followed it.
It began years ago, as a simple pledge to stand by one another in times of need. As the family grew, so did the Code, which revolutionized into something far larger and more impressive.
No Kodes betrayed their family, no matter how dire the situation. Instead, they embraced the notion of unity and defending each other, sometimes even at great personal risk.
But, life isn't always fair and sometimes tragedy strikes. When a devastating house fire killed three of the Kodes siblings, the remaining brother stood by the Code, vowing to protect his younger sister and never to forget the promise he made to his family.
He moved into the house with his sister and despite the fear that still lingered with them, they managed to make it their home again.
The brother hired the best and brightest engineers in town to make sure the house was safe and sound. He made sure all the doors and windows were locked and reinforced with steel. He recruited a security guard to watch over the premises and report anything suspicious.
The Kodes siblings now had a safe haven and that was thanks to the Code of Honor. Years later, the brother and sister ran successful businesses side by side and credit their success to the Code.
It wasn't uncommon to hear them talk of the Code of Honor after all these years, sticking to it no matter what happened. As the years went by, it seemed almost like a mantra, a reminder of what was really important in life: family.
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