Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Taylor,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sparta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 1, 2023

Rest in peace Chief of Police Taylor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 5, 2021

Chief Taylor,
On today, the 69th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sparta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 1, 2017

He was my grandfather's brother. He died seven years before I was born, so I never knew him. His name is on the memorial stone at the law enforcement center in Sparta, and it was very nice to see the bridge named after him and Trooper Hogan. Thanks to everyone for the touching reflections posted here.

Mark Taylor
Great-nephew of Chief Taylor

August 17, 2016

Chief Taylor, you and Patrolman Hogan are still in the thoughts of many of us. The Little River Bridge on US21 south of Sparta was dedicated to you and Patrolman Hogan on June 27, 2012 in a beautiful ceremony at the VFW that was attended by the Sparta Police Chief, Colonel of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and many other local and state dignitaries. You and Patrolman Hogan will never be forgotten. Thank you, sir.

Respectful Citizen

July 11, 2012

Thanks for your 18 months of services.

David

March 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixty-first 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 1, 2009

Today on the 6oth anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for you and those you left behind.
Rest in peace Chief, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

March 1, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service and dedication

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 22, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 9, 2007

Chief Taylor. To paraphrase the old hymn, you once were lost, but now you’re found, we were blind but now we see. You are no longer forgotten. Rest in peace.

EWC John M. Mumper
USNR (Ret.)

February 4, 2007

Chief Taylor,
It has taken almost 59 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sparta. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 3, 2007