Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Sweetie,
Just thought I'd let you know that Darryl got sworn in as sheriff today! He won the election and the previous sheriff retired today so he started early. Wish you were here to wish him well. Watch over him as I'm sure you have been while he's been with DOC since his last term. Love you and miss you much.

Denise

July 31, 2006

Tonight myself and a great group of people police officers, firemen, and other public service people are putting on a benefit for the son of one of our fallen officers Jason Makowski. He left behind a 3 year old son and many friends/co-workers who loved him. I have read your reflections for Trooper Taylor and they have touched me deeply especially the ones left by his wife. I hope that we can all find comfort in the knowledge that there is a great group of people who have paved the way for us here on earth and are waiting for us not very far away in the here after. They are there encouraging & cheering us, for our success and for our happiness until the day comes that we are all together again. Trooper Taylor, his family (those who still write to him here), and his friends will be in my prayers and thoughts tonight as we host this benefit. Good Luck and God Bless You all

Corporal C. Barrera
Dearborn Heights Police Departmen

July 20, 2006

Hey Sweetie,
For the past week, there have been things everywhere that reminds me of our life together...irises blooming - like the ones we planted in our yard together, peonies blooming - like the ones you picked for me after my jaw surgery and today - a man walking a miniature schnauzer that looks just like Whiskers (floppy ears too)! Maybe you had something to do with all those reminders! Tomorrow I'll be hiking at Mt. Mitchell in memory of you and all the other officers killed in the line of duty - the climb is being dedicated to you. There will be officers in all 50 states ascending the highest peaks in each state. You'll be with me & guiding me along the way as I'm taking the walking stick you made for me that has our initials on it! Thanks for loving me until the very end. Love you forever.

Denise

May 19, 2006

Little Brother,
Another year, another birthday, the pain is still so real.
i took Mom away for a few days, but nothing erases her pain, and grief. It is always on her face. There is never a second of a day that you are not in our thoughts. We miss you so much. Heart full of love, eyes full of tears.......Pat

May 5, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!

This will always be a special day to me but of course is bittersweet now. I'll never forget how you & Darryl always teased each other about who was oldest. Speaking of Darryl, he won the sheriff's election on Tuesday.
I still miss you so much. I would give up an eternity for just one more hour with you. There are so many things I'd like to tell you and ask you. And to see your smile and hear your laugh again. I can still hear you talking to Whiskers or whistling while you walked through the back yard after fising in the river. Those times mean the world to me. I long for the day that I cross over the river and we can stroll the streets of heaven together. You were such a wonderful person....I guess that's why the Lord took you so early. Things are getting ugly here on earth (I'm sure you already see that). You always looked out for me and wanted the best for me; please continue watching over me as some days I still struggle with things. You will always be in my heart and everyday in my thoughts.

I Love You

Denise

May 4, 2006

Calvin, I just want you to know that you are still very much in my heart and mind. I'm still hurt that I lost my best friend, which you truely were. There are still so many days and occasions that I wish I could just pick up the phone and call you, or just jump in the truck and come see you. But, I can't. I try to remember all the advice you gave me. You were the best! The best friend anyone could hope to have in a lifetime. Even though our time here was relatively short, I still cherish every moment I had with you. I'd give anything to have one more day with you. Just to hear your voice and guidance. I know you'd have me laughing and straightened out in no time! Thanks again for all you did for me. You helped me in ways that only you and I understood. I know God put you in my life for a reason. I only hope I was half the friend you were to me? I miss you buddy. One day, I pray, that I'll see you again. Friends forever, Scott.

Trooper Scott Byers
N.C. State Highway Patrol

February 4, 2006

Officer Taylor,
First of all I'd like to thank you and your family for the great sacrifice you made in serving the citizens of North Carolina, you can be assured that it will not be forgotten.
Mr. Taylor you and I never met but we have made a small connection. The other day I was driving down I-40 when I saw the sign and wreeths with your name on them and I could'd help but to catch a tear. I thought of your family and the greef that they must still feel, my prayers are with them. Again, thank you for your service and sacrafice.

SC - Firefighter/Paramedic

January 4, 2006

Dearest Calvin,
This is your 5th Christmas in heaven. It seems like forever ago since that last Christmas you were with us. As I was sitting in Mom & Dad's living room last night, I could just see you sitting in that chair by the door in your sweats, t-shirt & slippers. That was "your chair". In the mornings you liked to enjoy a cup of coffee in that same chair. Christmas will never be the same. Mallory wishes that Brandon could have met you...we talked about how much you two would have made us all laugh. Can you believe there is a 4-lane into Columbia now? Thanks for spending that last Christmas with me.
Merry Christmas Sweetie!

Denise

December 24, 2005

WE DIDN'T KNOW THAT AUTUMN DAY,
GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME.
IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY,
AND IN DEATH , WE DO THE SAME.
IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU.
AND YOU DID NOT GO ALONE,
BECAUSE PART OF US WENT WITH YOU,
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.
YOU LEFT US BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES,
AND YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE.
ALTHOUGH WE CANNOT SEE YOU,
YOU ARE ALWAYS AT OUR SIDE.
OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN
AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME,
BUT AS GOD CALL US ONE BY ONE,
THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN.
WE MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH
MOM,DAD, PAT,CHUCK,DORINE, AND FAMILIES

November 7, 2005

TEARS HAVE FALLEN THIS WEEK AS THE LEAVES HAVE FALLEN FROM THE TREES. MOM NEEDED YOUR BIG SHOULDERS TO LEAN ON AND YOUR SOFT VOICE OF REASSURANCE. YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW TROOPERS TRIED TO COMFORT HER, BUT SHE NEEDED YOU. I AM SURE THAT YOU AND KAREN WERE THERE TO TAKE SUE HOME. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH..... SIS

November 7, 2005

Denise,
Thank you so much for writing to me on my husband's page. Your words brought me comfort. I'm sorry for your loss too. It's such a hard road that we have to travel and it's heartbreaking how many of us there are. You, Calvin and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater, EOW 4/24/05

October 25, 2005

I wish to acknowledge the distinquished service Trooper Calvin Taylor gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family and loved ones made on October 4, 2001. Trooper Taylor, you are a hero and your valor and dedication to your job are not forgotten. In reading the many reflections about you, it is obvious you were a man of honor and integrity who was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

October 13, 2005

Hey Sweetie,
Sorry I wasn't near a computer to leave you a message on the 3rd but you know I was thinking about you. At every hour of that day, I guess I'll always think about what I was doing in 2001. I just knew things were bad but kept hoping all the way to the hospital that somehow you would make it. When I saw Rob's face, I knew. There are only a few things that help a little....I know you were a christian, I know you didn't suffer and I know you were just doing what you normally did on a traffic stop on a beautiful autumn day. I also know you still loved me....or you wouldn't have told me so just the evening before. I'm so glad you were not hurt, scared or sick just before you died. You always said you would never want to be paralyzed. Maybe that is why our Lord took you to be with him, to keep you from living with paralysis like you didn't want to do. I miss you terribly and can't wait to see you again when I cross over that river too.

Much love forever

Denise

October 12, 2005

Calvin,
I can still see your smile and how your eyes always sparkled. Missing you today...and always.

NC LEO

October 3, 2005

Calvin, I can't believe it has been four years since you've been gone. I still miss you so much, and can recall that day all too clearly. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and all the great times we had though. You were so very special to me and my best friend. That's not something that is, or will be easily replaced. Thanks again for all you did for me. I never would have made it this far without your guidance! I hope and pray you are still guiding me even today. I just wanted you to know I had you on my heart and mind. Still thinking of and missing you. Your Friend, Scott.

Trooper Scott Byers
N.C. State Highway Patrol

October 3, 2005

On this, the fourth anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember.
We remember the service you gave to the citizens of North Carolina, the service to your community and most important, what you meant to your family and friends.
While your tour is over, know that we continue on in your memory.
Rest in peace troop.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

October 3, 2005

Trooper Taylor,
My God what an inspiration and friend you were to so many. Any/every officer can only wish to have been a mentor to so many and yet be have made the time to obviously be the loving husband and father that you were. Like the saying goes "no one will remember you for the car you drove, the house you lived in or the the awards you received but everyone will remember you for the lives that you touched."
God speed.

Sgt.Eddie Bounds (Retired)
Jacksonville Beach Police Department

October 3, 2005

My Dear Calvin,
I wasn't able to write this to you yesterday because I was down east visiting Dad (he was in the hospital all last week) but I thought about you much and what you & I should have been doing. Thanks for loving me enough to make that day 12 years ago so very special. This is such a hard time of year for me so help me get through another one. As the 4 year anniversary of your death comes upon us, I can't help not enjoying this time of year like I used to - it will never be the same again as the leaves start to change colors and fall. In 2001, there was another beautiful thing in my life that fell...YOU! I love you and miss you so much. I'll be out of town on October 3rd (it's the easiest way to make it through that week)but I will be thinking of you (as every day) and missing you. Thanks for loving me to till the day you died.

Love,
Your SEP

Denise

September 26, 2005

Trooper Taylor:
You probably don't remember me, but you had a major impact on my life during an accident investigation when I was just a child. Your caring and kindness will never be forgotten. As I start my new career in law enforcement, I hope I will remember the professionalism and compassion you showed me when I was only a child. I will never forget you.

anonymous

September 24, 2005

Trooper Calvin Taylor,
Denise left a reflection on my son's page and I am trying to repay the honor and gratitude back that she gave to us. Matthew is and was the light of our lives as I can tell you were to Denise. The Brotherhood of Law Enforcement is in a word amazing. I knew my son loved what he did but I never thought he would lose his life doing it. Mainly because he always said, "Mom, I"ll be ok." But we never know from one second to the next, and now, while he is gone from us here, he is still a part of all those he loved so much. From now until we are reunited with him in eternity we will honor him and his profession and all those that walk the same walk--his brotherhood in blue. God bless you and your family.
Love,
Matt's Mom forever

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Jesse Matthew Rittenhouse E.O.W. 9/16/04

August 23, 2005

My Dearest Calvin,
Thinking about you today as everyday & missing you. So sorry your name will be viewed (as well as all the others) by so many people today at the National LEO Memorial but I'm so glad that your sacrifice will always be honored there. You would have been so moved if you ever had made it to see the wall. Thanks for watching over me today as I just missed a bad wreck while going to the cemetary. You always did worry about me and always did your best to take care of me. The memories of all the years with you go on & on......I was sure blessed to have been married to you and to have been your best friend. Much love sweetie!

Denise

May 15, 2005

MAY 4, 2005
EVERYONE SAYS THAT TIME HEALS THE PAIN, BUT TIME HAS STOOD STILL, BECAUSE THE PAIN IS AS GREAT AS IT WAS IN OCTOBER 2001. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. THIS WEEK HAS NOT BEEN GOOD FOR ANY OF US. WITH EYES FULL OF TEARS, AND HEARTS FULL OF LOVE AND BEUTIFUL MEMORIES WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
MOM, DAD, PAT, CHUCK, DORINE, AND FAMILIES

May 7, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVIN, STILL MISSING YOU AND ALL YOU STOOD FOR.

CAROL

May 4, 2005

Hey Sweetie,
Your birthday is coming up next week but I will be out-of-town with work so I wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about you then & wishing we were spending it together again. If things were different, we would be planning our trip down east to see Mallory graduate. She misses you so much as does the rest of the family. Thanks for helping her through so much...you would be so proud of her now. Thanks again for your love, forgiveness and support. I'll love you til the day that I die. I guess one can live on memories because some days that is the only thing that helps keep me smiling...thanks for all of them! Give Whiskers & Elizabeth hugs for me.

Denise

April 30, 2005

Last week I was driving my family down to South Carolina for vacation, and we were traveling I-40. We passed a bridge near exit 27 that was marked, "Calvin Taylor Bridge". My family was taking in the beauty of this area and the mountains. We all read the name off together as soon as we saw it. We all new that some great warrior probably lost his life here. We will remeber Calvin Taylor now and his sacafrice. Thank you ODMP, North Carolina Highway Patrol, and the family of Calvin Taylor.

Officer J. Colyer
City of Kalamazoo Public Safety, MI

April 13, 2005