Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Still think of this difficult day! Such an amazing man's life was taken way to soon!! So blessed to have know such a great man whom brought his dispatchers Krispy Kreme donuts with his wonderful wife.

Mirelle Wright

September 14, 2015

Thinking about Morris today and saying he is NEVER forgotten. It's still surreal that tragic day. Oh Lord come quickly! In Him, Margaret

Margaret widow now remarried

September 14, 2015

FOREVER etched in my mind is the image of you flying that little old plane into Florence to meet up with me for lunch. Your smile was from ear to ear!!
The conversation the day before was that I said I'd thought it would be a little too windy and your quick comeback was "I'll be flying Stealth!"
I questioned what you meant and you said you'd fly UNDER the wind.
Little did we know that would be our last visit together. You, Margaret and I shopped all over Florence and had dinner together before you took to the skies again .
What has since struck me most about that day was you mentioning one of your favorite Bible verses.. "They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with WINGS as eagles....."
Morris, you got your HEAVENLY wings!!
How we all miss you (and your contagious sense of humor) but our sorrow is lessened by knowing WHERE you are . This old earth is about ready for CHRIST'S entrance back to reign eternal and then...THEN...we shall see and rejoice FOREVERMORE with all the saints!!
I KNOW you'll be there right along side of us!

Former Reserve Deputy
Coos County

September 14, 2015

Hi Morris: 9-14-2015

Well another year has gone by without you. Can"t believe it has been twelve years. Needles to say we are sill heart broken.
You were recently joined by your Aunt Edie,we also miss her very much.

Love you forever
Mom and Dad

Mother,Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of Deputy Sheriff Morris L. Taylor

September 14, 2015

Good Morning Morris: 9-2-2015

Dad and I were just talking about you, which we do a lot. We miss you so much. Wanted to wish you a Happy 51st Birthday.
Things are good here could be a lot better if you were with us.
We love you so much and are so very proud of you.

Love and Hugs
Mom and Dad

Lyndell and Liz Taylor
Mother and Dad

September 2, 2015

Deputy Taylor,
You never knew me, but I recently drove by a roadside memorial placard with your name. After seeing that sign, it never left my thoughts. I became enveloped with a desire to know your story. Through a fellow officer, I learned the details of your final call for service and EOW. Although we never met, I felt deep sorrow over your loss. Since then, I have encountered folks who knew you and they all spoke of what a tremendous person you were while you walked upon this earth. You made the ultimate sacrifice and are missed by many. When I think of you and how you were taken from your friends and loved ones so quickly and unexpectedly, it makes me run back into the house and hug my wife and kids one last time before heading out for my shift. I cannot help but think of you and so many others who have paid the ultimate price to serve and protect their fellow man. I can only take comfort in knowing that you are in a better place and watching over us, just as you did for so many years down here. You are a true hero Deputy Taylor. Your are in my family's thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother.

Officer George Sheppard
Roseburg PD

June 21, 2015

Morris,

Especially thinking of you this week. We think and speak of you often. Zachary is almost 14 now, you used to rock him in my old rocking chair when he was just a baby. Kirstyn, who you took to Sunday school class because she was scared to go by herself, is grown and married with her first baby on the way. They have both grown up knowing what a hero you are, not just in Law Enforcement but in how you spread Christ's love. They know that everyone who met you saw Jesus in you. :) We've made sure that they knew that about Uncle Morris. Thinking of you this week and honoring your sacrifice. Love you Margaret and praying for you still.

Shawn & Jennifer Riesen
Deputy Douglas County Sheriff's Office & Friend

May 13, 2015

I am Morris Taylors Widow. I am touched by Jennifers post. It gives me a better picture of His last moments here on earth. Oh what a sad day. I read it over and over to many friends and family. I could not stop flowing with tears. His heart was that he lay his life down for fellow man. He was ready to go meet Jesus Christ. We prayed the Morning He left and part of His prayer was ......Lord come quickly. He was always under fire for His faith so that being said made Him want to be with Jesus. The bad guy was the instrument to bring it to fruition. I pray Jennifer and your Dad and family that witnessed this... that the trauma you guys suffered is being healed. Life is ugly sometimes but if we know The Lord we will be ok in the end. I pray your family knows Jesus too. Consider this if not. Thanks you again. We love to read sad or not about our Hero too! God Bless! <><

Margaret
Widow now remarried

March 15, 2015

Hi Morris,

You have never met me and it's unfortunate that you never will. I wanted to thank you for saving me and my family's life.

I was only 12 years old when I went on a road trip with my family for the first time. My dad drove for 8 straight hours before he got tired and decided that we should stay at Stardust Motel.

I woke up the next morning only to see dad slowly opening the door to check what the loud commotion was outside. That's when you screamed at my dad to run for cover and as my dad closed the door, that's when the gunfire started.

After what seemed like hours hiding and praying in the washroom for it to be over, I later found out that you and the gunman were both killed.

I'm turning 25 soon, and I just want you to know that I have kept you in my prayers every single year for saving my family, among the many people that you have protected in your years of service. I have never forgotten your bravery and I wish the deepest sympathies to your family and friends.

Thank you for being my hero.

Jennifer N.

March 4, 2015

Morris,I changed Jobs to the LAPD
Have a better chanch for advancement.

Lt. Billy Vanguard
LAPD

January 9, 2015

As we start a new year, many changes have been made since you were taken home to be with the Lord. Lives have been affected by just knowing you and your compassion for others.
Today,is alot different than it was 14 years ago. My parents never accepted my faith in God or me or God. Now both are gone. And I am sure you and I want see them again.
My Wife and Little Morris are well. Morris is to everything.I wwill be taken my Bar exam in a few weeks at USC. Praying I wil pass it, I will continue working in law enforcement, as an attorney for LAPD.
Hope all is well with your friends and family
will talk with you soon.
Your friend Billy.

Lt. Billy Vanguard
LAPD

January 9, 2015

Remembering you and praying for your family
Worthy are you Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for your will they existed and were created . (ESV) Revelation 4:11

Sergeant Bilie Vanhue
LAPD

December 20, 2014

Good Morning Son: Nov.27,2014

Just want you to know that we are thinking of you. Today is Thanksssgiving, we have so much to be thankfkul for. Especially for the time we had you in our lives. Melissa and the girls are doing just fine, Corinne is married to a good Christian man.
Olivia is a senior, thats hard to believe. Guess that tells us we are getting old. We love you so much and miss you very much.

Love and Hugs
Mom and Dad

Lyndell and Liz Taylor
Parents of Deputy Sheriff Morris L. Taylor

November 27, 2014

Thinking of you today Morris. I will never forget you.

Donna Hannaford
Family friend

October 30, 2014

You are still remembered by many friends
I shall never forget your smile and the love you showed to me and others who knew you.

Our son is doing well and growing.
Our famely attends church, and I have a Bible Study in our home each week with other officers.

Our prayer is for your family that God bless them every day
Your friend Billy V.

corp Bily Vnhue
LAPD

October 25, 2014

Just wanting to say your NEVER FORGOTTEN. YOUR OUR HERO. SAD DAY.

MARGARET
Widow now remarried

September 14, 2014

Hi Son: 9-1-14

Tomorrow 9-2-2014 will be your 50th BIRTHDAY. Its still hard for us to believe that you are no longer with us, but will be in our thoughts and hearts for as long as we live. We think of you so often and miss you terribly.

Love and Hugs
Mom and Dad.

Liz & Lyn Taylor
Parents of Deputy Sheriff Morris L. Taylor

September 1, 2014

Hi Son: Dec. 24, 2013
Well tomorrow will be Christmas, Dad and I were talking about how you always enjoyed Christmas. Just finished talking with your sister, she and her family are doing fine. If all goes well
she will get her doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of 2014.
Were very proud of her, its hard when you work and have a family to look after. The nieces are doing just fine. We really do miss you a lot,

Love,

Mom and Dad.

Liz & Lyn Taylor
Parents of Deputy Sheriff Morris L. Taylor

December 24, 2013

Hi Morris: 12-09-13
Just setting here thinking of you, going through photos and remembering when you were a little boy. Since its getting close to Christmas I remember how excited you always were. It does my heart glad to think of those times. Miss you so much.

Love and Hugs
Mom

Parent Elizabeth Taylor
Mother of Deputy Taylor

December 9, 2013

ThAnK YoU To MeN LiKe ****Deputy Morris Taylor **** May you rest peacefully in the loving arms of our Savior and I send praYeRs to your saddened loved ones & May they feel comfort in the good works you had done when you served the ~~WoRLd .... As you march down the thin blue line of the fallen Hero's ,There are many........... HeARtS focused on you as if to say~~~It will be O.K. your with Eternal partners

Jackie Bustamante
saddened in the World

October 31, 2013

~~~~Morris~~~~
I appreciate all the tremendous support you provided others as well as me.....my friend, when I was struggling with a heart breaking crisis in my life you had a big HEART and cared deeply about others esp. children , in many ways you were self sacrificing,dedicated for the good of man, you loved what you did and strove to utilize your gifts from GOD and it was your passion, thanks for all that! I remember meeting random people in the community even a woman at the nail shop who had a story to tell about the appreciation she felt when you intervened while working the streets in a way that resulted in her transforming her life .You were a gift for the world from the creator. I am grateful to have been blessed to know you and as are so many others whose lives you touched ,I miss you and Hope to meet up with you in Heaven.
ReSt in PeAcE
My BrOtHeR

Jackie Bustamante
friend

October 31, 2013

Its another hard day. Cant explain. Most would not understand. Im trying to keep my head up. Margaret

Margaret
Morris widow now remarried

September 14, 2013

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to others and for being the true hero that you are.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 14, 2013

Good Morning,Morris: 09-14-2013

Well Son it has been eleven years today, that you were
taken from us. Want you to know that you are always in
our thoughts, we LOVE and MISS you very much.

Love,
Mom and Dad

Elizabeth Taylor
Mother of Deputy Taylor

September 14, 2013

Morris we are all well I Saw the reflection on your birthday
Our little Morris is also a happy Baby
I am still in school My wife is also back at UCLA taking classes in Law. September 14th you moved to your new home and we know you are preparing to come back with the Lord to get us and receive your new body.
Love you my friend.
Billy

LT BVilly Vanstorm
Friend

September 6, 2013