Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 14, 2008

Dear Son:

This evening is Christmas Eve,you will be spending another Christmas with our Lord. One day we will all be together.
I miss you so much, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I'm just so very grateful for the time that we did have you. I remember Christmas mornings, how excited you would get, that great smile of yours, would light up the whole room. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you.

Love,
Mom

December 24, 2007

Just stopped in to let you know that you have not been forgotten. I've decorated the exterior of my home in all blue lights and one of those lights has been assigned to you and will be lit every night until New Years to honor your memory and let you know that you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and let them feel your presence so they know you are near.

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

December 1, 2007

Hi Son:

You have been on my mind so much lately. Just want to say how much I love you and miss you.

Love,
Mom

November 28, 2007

Rest In Peace, Morris. The men and women of the FBI are still representing for you. A special hello from the pilots of the FBI to our fallen fellow aviator!

D. Paul
FBI

November 20, 2007

I Did Not know Morris but I Knew his mom and dad.They were part of our Calvary Chapel Church in Murrieta, Ca.

The previcious reflections indicate Morris was a Member of Calvary in Roseburg Org. and many people and chuldren loved him.

He is with the Lord today, and we shall seehim some day soon.

Morris stated to his day " Every Christian should be an expectat no a sleep onlooker".

I have used this term several times.

Brian

Brian Bell
Calvary Chapel Chaplen Torrance Police Department

November 4, 2007

Deputy Taylor, I want to thank you for your service and sacrifice to the great State of Oregon. I pray that your family will continue to find peace in the Lord. God bless Deputy Taylor.

Deputy Leif R. Haugen #V-34
Island County Sheriff's Office, Coupeville, WA

October 23, 2007

Morris! Several of us at work, at Fallbrook (SH32), were reminiscing about you the other day - about some of the crazy, zany, things you use to pull to make us laugh. LOL! My youngest son, Aaron, is 17 now and playing varsity football. Wish you were around to attend a game. He brought up that fishing trip to Doans Pond, when he was 3, and how you "caught" that duck and it's eventual outcome - our little secret ;-). You, sir, are hard to forget - even to a then 3 year old! You are greatly missed, my brother. Pray the Lord continues to care for your wife, parents and sister. Love ya, bro!

T. Vrabel, Cpl
San Diego Sheriff's Department

October 21, 2007

Mrs Taylor, Please Go on your heart is Breaking like Many before you and Unfortunately Many after you.
I know the Pain is Very hard to deal with but as a true Leader as you are a very Strong Women you can help Others.
who also become Young widows and In that show them the Lord our God as how he is Wonderful Merciful and loving .
You as a beautiful loving Christian would be a Great Help to many. I wish you peace love and happiness in all your doings . Bless you and all of you here. as I am sure your husband would want you to go on and show others the lord . T

T
Friend

October 11, 2007

Lord come quickly.I cannot go on much longer with this pain.As my eyes fill with tears I can barely write this reflection. Its just as hard and maybe even harder to bear this pain.Tell Morris Hello and I love him and can't wait to see him again. Dear friends especially unbelievers. Please walk with our Lord so we all can be together one day. You don't know when its your last day. If you died today where are you gonna spend eternity? Please I bid you to believe as Morris would ask me to tell you about Jesus dying on the cross for you and I. I love you guys and care about you fellow law enforcement guys.Love,Margaret

Margaret Taylor
Widow of Dear Morris

October 9, 2007

Its a shame IM healing and your not here . My heart will always have you in it .

Ill see you again in heaven my good friend. you where lost way too soon . I should of fought .T

T
Smiles

October 8, 2007

First of all to the family of Deputy Taylor...your reflections are very moving and speaks volumes of Morris' character. But please find comfort in knowing that there are so many of us that think often about him, all our other brothers we have lost, as well as all the families affected by such sickening senseless violence. My prayers go out to you and I know that Deputy Taylor is watching down and protecting the rest of us while we continue what he started. God bless.

Public Safety Officer J. Perrone
Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety, CA

October 3, 2007

Thank you for your service Deputy Morris Taylor

Looking at the reflections you were loved and respected.

Our association remembers all officers who lost their earthly life in the line of duty.

Man can kill thew body but you still live.

You passed out the Good word of Christ to many people.

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matthew 24:35

God Bless your love ones and friends.

We will continue to carry on your good works.

See you soon.

Steve

Steve Whithman
Sheriffs" Association of Texas

September 20, 2007

Friends of SDS Remembering Motay our fallen friend we miss you.

Tom

Tom
SDS

September 15, 2007

Our Angel Morris~

It is so hard to believe that it has been 5 years since you were taken from us. Five years since that fateful day that changed all of our lives forever.

Some days it seems like just yesterday that we saw that smile and that twinkle in your eyes. Then other days it seems like a million years since we heard your laughter.

A lot of things have changed here in Douglas County since we lost you. But the way you are missed and thought of will never change.

We Loved & Missed You Then, We Love & Miss You Now and We Will Love & Miss You Forever #108!

Many Hugs Sent to Heaven~

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO & Wife

September 14, 2007

9-14-07
Our Dear Morris:

No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.
Our hearts still aches in sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

You and angels around God's happy throne. We love and miss you so very much. You are in our thoughts always.

Love you,
Mom, Dad, your sister Melissa

September 13, 2007

I can't believe it's been 5 years now since you joined the heavenly angel band. I still recall that HUGE smile on your face the day you and Marg flew in to meet me at the Florence airport! You had recently received your pilots license and were proud as punch about it!
I remember you insisting on paying for my lunch and I promised I'd get it next time.
I sure miss you mentoring me in my Law Enforcement career. You'd have been proud of me when I took the job of Federal Court Law Officer because I WITNESSED to all the clients held captive in my waiting area!!I even witnessed to a few Federal Judges.(They were not impressed.)
I would not have had that BOLDNESS for CHRIST had it not been for you,Mo and I intend on thanking you as soon as we meet again in heaven. And by the way, lunch will be on me!

Marilyn Wilhite
Friend

September 13, 2007

Our Dear Morris~

It is that time again, the time we should be celebrating your Birthday. We still celebrate it in our hearts now!

Happy Birthday to You.
Happy Birthday to You.
Happy Birthday Dear Morris,
Happy Birthday to You.

We Love & Miss You!

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO & Wife

September 2, 2007

Hi Son: September 1, 2007

Morris, tomorrow will be your forty third birthday, we have been thinking so much about you, and you will be in our thoughts tomorrow. We love and miss you so much.
Hugs,
Mom and Dad

September 1, 2007

YOU RAISE ME UP

When I am down and oh my soul so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silience
Untile you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me UP so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up to more than I can be.

This was one of the songs Morris Taylor loved
He said God Raised Him Up To More Than He Could Be.

HIS WIFE, MOM, DAD, SISTER, AND THE OFFICERS AND FRIENDS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY WILL REMEMBER MORRIS, HIS SMILE,AND HIS LOVE FOR GOD,FAMILY AND JOB.

DAD

August 22, 2007

Hi Son:

Just been thinking so much about you. It just seems impossible that you are gone. Dad and I miss you so much, think of you everyday,in fact several times a day. We are just so grateful for the time that we had with you.

Love and Hugs,
Mom and Dad

August 15, 2007

Morris Hello and God bless you and your family
Although we've never met I'm told our fathers are cousins. I log in occasionally to read your reflections and the present one from your Dad pulls at my heart it's simple and says it all he is "thinking of you" and I wanted you to know so do I. We have several relatives in law enforcement from Knoxville TN, Troy Michiga and here in Baltimore and we know that you watch over us all. Thanks again and Bless you and you family.

Officer Robert Taylor
Baltimore Police

July 24, 2007

We all remember you every day

We miss you so much.

we all carry on with your work.

Douglas County Sheriffs

Co Workers
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

June 29, 2007

Morris~

You are always in our hearts and minds. You are missed so much. We would do anything to see that twinkle in your eyes and that magical smile. Or to hear that laugh that made everyone laugh with you. You are one of those people who made deep connections with everyone you met. You are Someone Very Special to Many of Us.

Many Hugs...

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

June 21, 2007

Hedllo Buddy Remembering you To-day and every-day.

Love you Dad

DAD

May 27, 2007