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Game Protector Samuel S. Taylor

New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

End of Watch Monday, April 6, 1914

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Reflections for Game Protector Samuel S. Taylor

I receive the Samuel S. Taylor award yesterday October 18th, 2023 from my agency NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation. I learned about Game Protector Taylor’s death in our academy and always thought of him with great reverence. Now, having received the award in his memory 10 years to the day after my academy graduation, at nearly the same age, while being assigned the area in which he was patrolling when killed, I’m truly honored and will forever be grateful for his sacrifice and others like him.

Being a NYS EnCon Officer has given me opportunities I never could’ve dreamed of and memories I’ll never forget. No matter how much changes in the world over time, we’re still just Game Protectors working our hardest to protect the natural resources, environment and people of the State of New York. It will forever be the greatest job on the planet.

Thank you Samuel S. Taylor for your sacrifice and your desire to fight to protect what we’re able to enjoy today.

ECO Jeffrey Hull
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

October 19, 2023

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 7, 2012

Game Protector Taylor, today marks the 96th anniversary of your murder. Though the memorial page does not state what became of your killers, we can only hope that they faced true justice, if not in this world, then in the next.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 5, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 5, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Game Protector Taylor and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

March 24, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

In rememberance of your sacrifice and the duty which you met with your all.

rest easy

brother officer
NYS Conservation Police

September 4, 2006

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