 | Master Trooper Calvin E. Taylor
North Carolina Highway Patrol
North Carolina
Wednesday, October 3, 2001 |
Calvin,
I did not know you at the time of your death but I met several people that knew you. Thru them I know you were a special person. Continue to keep us safe. Rodney Jacobs
Norfolk Police
2009-10-13
This seems so little and so late, but we just wanted the family to know that we will never forget Master Trooper Calvin E. Taylor. We were traveling on the opposite side of I40 as the tragic accident unfolded before us. My brother in law/fellow fireman and my wife, tried to calm the chaois as we went into action with our abilities as first responders. We had so many fellow officers who arrived asking us not to give up as we continued our CPR efforts. Everyone that arrived had nothing but great things to say about Trooper Taylor! Our thoughts and prayers are, and have been, with the family and friends as we saw how close the brotherhood is with the NC Highway Patrol. We have that same brotherhood with all Officer's & Firefighter's here in Nashville Tennessee. Our thoughts will always be with you.
Respectfully,
Roy & Regina Johnson
Nashville,Tennessee Firefighter/emt Roy D Johnson
Nashville Fire Department
2009-10-07
Trooper Taylor, you havent been forgotten. 8 years later, I honor and remember you for your service and sacrifice and pray for your loved ones. J. Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL
2009-10-06
You are never forgotten! Marti A. Ingle
HCRS
2009-10-03
October 3
Eight years ago today, God took you away
It still seems as if it was yesterday
God gave us a beutiful gift in you as a son and brother
And we honor you and your legacy by doing for others
There is not a day that goes by
That we wonder why you had to die
Some days the burden is heavy and our tears flow
And other days the remembrance of your sense of humor
makes our hearts glow
Calvin, we miss you so much
Your smile, the twinkle in your eyes , and your touch
We will all meet you in heaven one day
But for now, we grieve, remember, laugh, and pray
Pat
Missing you today and everyday
Mom, Pat, Dorine, Chuck and families Pat
Family
2009-10-03
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya Anonymous
2009-10-03
Hey Sweetie,
Friday (two days ago) would have been our day...............I'm so sorry. October 3 is coming up - it has been 8 years. Sometimes it seems like forever ago (because I haven't seen you in so long) and sometimes it seems like time has passed so quickly. Can you believe Alex turned 15 today and will be getting his lerners permit to drive? His Uncle Calvin meant the world to him - the picture I took of you two in your patrol car is so cute. You were so special to all of my family. Things just aren't the same without you. As life goes on, I love you with all my heart and can't wait to see you in heaven! Denise
2009-09-27
Hey brother, it has been a while. But, rest assured that you are in my thoughts daily. Still miss you terribly. Sgt. Scott Byers
NCSHP
2009-08-29
I HAVE TRIED FOR A MONTH TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR CALVIN'S BIRTHDAY, BUT THE SIGHT WAS DOWN.
ON MAY 4TH WAS CALVIN'S BIRTHDAY. IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF HIM, PLEASE DO A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GREAT TIME THAT WE HAD ON HIS LAST BIRTHDAY. THERE IS SUCH A HOLE IN OUR LIVES AND OUR HEARTS. WE MISS HIM SO MUCH. PLEASE KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS.
MAY 4, 2009 MOM (WHAM) Ann Taylor
Mom
2009-06-03
Thank You Master Trooper Taylor for your unselfish service. I was scrolling through to visit sites of friends Trooper Pete Peterson,(NCSHP) Patrolman Frankie Himilright,SSPD Trooper D.H. Dees,(NCSHP) and Patrolman E.N. Scarborough(KDHPD)and Sgt. D.E.(NHPD). It was then that I realized that Denise worked with me many years ago. E.J.Williams Lt Col Retired
Dare County S.O.
2009-05-23
Happy Birthday Sweetie - love you and miss you. Will be at Police Week next week remembering you! Anonymous
2009-05-04
God bless you, officer. My thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones. May God bless them and keep them in his loving embrace. Know that you are loved and never forgotten Kristen L.
Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks 9-20-2008
2009-02-20
You are never forgotten. Anonymous
2008-12-27
Merry Christmas Sweetie,
I think of you every day but especially during this holiday season. All of the traditional things we did together will always be a warm memory to me. I miss the things we did around the house together getting ready for Christmas...I hope Dorine uses some of our Christmas things still to decorate with. We had a beautiful house and it was even prettier at Christmas! Remember the year we left the oatmeal/raisin cookies on the table to cool & Whiskers ate most of them? Things have changed so much in the world in the past several years....much of it not for the better. Thanks for making my world better by being a part of it! I know you are in a better place than us but I still (selfishly) wish you were here. Love you forever! Denise
2008-12-21
My Dearest Calvin,
It's been raining today...I'm sure the angels are crying for Michaela Blanton - baby Tye went to be in his father's arms in heaven today - exactly 4 months from when Shawn was murdered. I don't even pretend to imagine the pain she feels and how tired she must be.
Last weekend, I walked 25 miles in the COPS WALK in memory of all officers killed in the line of duty and in special memory of you. I thought how you would have been running that beautiful trail in MD, WV & VA in your "wild" running shoes. It was touching to talk with many other survivors and share memories of our loved ones...only they can relate to so many things we go through. It's a special group that knows its ok to talk about "how you heard the bad news", how it happened, details around the trial & sentencing, what happens as you move on in life. Seems like there are so many similarities no matter what stage in life the survivors are and what their relationship to the lost officer is. I made it through all 25 miles and of course with the little competitive spark in me that you & I shared when we ran together in Burnsville, Canton & Lake Junaluska I wanted to be one of the first ones to finish. The first day, the girls I walked with finished as #4,5&6. Was hard to tell the second day because we started last. I know you were there with me the entire time. I love you Sweetie! Denise
2008-10-17
To Master Trooper Calvin Taylor and his loved ones:
On the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for your family and society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise. Rest in Peace, Trooper Taylor.
To Ann, his Mom: I share your anquish in losing a beloved and cherished child. It doesn't matter how old they were or what responsible position they held, they were our babies. I understand the meaning of lives forever changed. Although we are thousands of miles apart, you are in my heart's embrace today.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Calvin gave to his community and the citizens of my home state of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 3, 2001.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
(Larry and I were born in Durham, N.C.) Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
2008-10-04
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day. Rest in Peace Troop. Sergeant
Connecticut State Police
2008-10-03
This week my family and I was traveling through and observed the beautiful marker left for Calvin. I did not know Calvin, but knew someone had paid the ultimate sacrifice. I also observed fellow Troopers working the road diligently. Please know every time a fellow officer travels that highway, no matter where he or she may be from, They to will think of Calvin. Our lost, is Calvin's gain. Corporal Jason Burch
Alabama State Troopers
2008-08-11
Bad news Sweetie,
One of your co-workers that came on after you, was shot & killed last night just down the road from where you died. Please welcome him with open arms as he enters the gates of heaven. Haywood County has lost 3 wonderful officers in less than 7 years...my heart breaks for his family. I know you will show Shawn around up there & watch over his family. It hits so close to home...........I Love You! Denise
2008-06-18
Hey Sweetie,
Another officer and a firefighter were killed in N.C. today when a tractor trailer hit them. I know you will watch over there families from your heavenly home. It makes me so mad that supposedly "professional drivers" don't pay attention to what they are doing when they are driving something so big and heavy. I wonder, how do these drivers feel knowing that their inattentivness has taken lives and destroyed other people's lives. I wonder if they think about the lives they took (and their families left behind) everyday like we think of you everyday. They don't have that eternal empty feeling in part of their heart that I have everyday I'm sure. Even when you go on and try to be happy with what life deals you, there is always that part missing. Remember the picture we had hanging on our wall that said "without hope, the heart would break"? All through 2000-2001 you and I both had hope but my hope for us was taken away from me on the day you died! I miss you so and will never stop loving you. Good night! Denise
2008-06-14
Hey Sweetie,
I wasn't able to leave a message on your birthday but of course you were in my thoughts (like everyday). It still is funny to think how you & Darryl used to tease each other about who was older...of course we know he was! Thousands of people will again pass by your name on the wall in DC this week...I sure wish your name wasn't there! Miss you & love you on this - Survivors Day! Thanks for all your love through everything. Denise
2008-05-14
May 4, 2008
Forty-eight years ago today, a beutiful baby boy was born. There was always something very special about this handsome lad. He was always a loving son , brother, uncle, and a faithful friend. He was someone who could make you laugh until you cried. So many lives have been touched by the short life of this great man. We miss him so much. Mom (Wham), Dad, Pat, Chuck, Dorine, and families.
mom, and family
2008-05-04
Hey Calvin, Hard to believe its been nearly eight years since that fateful day when I was still in BLET and got the news. All your family extended and immediate still miss you every day! I'll never forget the morning we were working a wreck together and you went after some poor teenager who had the unfortunate bad judgement to go speeding by a scene where the F.D. was working at over 70 mph.. But he couldn't be that angry when he saw that big ole' smile of yours! Enjoy the view from Heaven Master Trooper Taylor. We Miss you down here! Phillip Caldwell, Former Deputy
Buncombe County Sheriff
2008-04-17
Even after death you are able to help other officers. Today 2-11-2008 Fox Carolina News Channel 21 in Greenville SC did a news story on your death and how it lead to a revision of NC Move Over Law. It was a very well done news video story. It also mentioned NC Trooper Anthony Cogdill's death along the same stretch of road years later. God Bless you and your family Driving Instructor R.A. Porter
Pickens County, SC
2008-02-12
Ann,
That doesn't sound right because I always called you Whamster or Mom Taylor. I hope you are doing well - as well as the rest of your family. I continue to keep all of you in my prayers. You've had a lot of losses in the past 6 1/2 years and my heart breaks for you. I want to thank you for everything you did for me while you were my mother-in-law. I'm so sorry things ended up the way they did. I know how happy Calvin was to be able to move back to Canton & live on the river and I'm so grateful that he was able to be so close to you for his last 8 years. Take care & God bless you.
With love & prayers Denise
2008-02-06
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