Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am sorry for the loss of another brother fighting the hard fight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers.

May Deputy Sheriff Andy Taylor rest in peace.

We lost one of ours too on the same day Det. LaVern Brann. So I feel your pain but God will get us all through this.

Sgt. Austin Simons
Battle Creek Police Dept.

May 14, 2005

THANKS YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, TO PROTECTING THAT WHICH IS NOT YOURS, AND FOR PROTECTING THOSE YOU DO NOT KNOW, DEPUTY. THE JOB WE DO IN THIS LIFE, REFLECTS IN HEAVEN AS WELL. SAVE A SPOT FOR ME ON THE SWING SHIFT, BRO!! GODSPEED.

Patrol Officer S. Onofre #562
BALCONES HEIGHTS POLICE DEPT.

May 14, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY
TAYLOR, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

May 14, 2005

I am praying for your family Deputy Taylor. I graduated from Llano in 1991 a few years before you. You are a true hero and may God bless your family and the LLano County Sheriff Department.

X Deputy Sheriff Heath Hughes
Shasta County Sheriff

May 14, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and service. You will never be forgotten. Please watch over us. God Bless.

Officer
Los Angeles Airport Police

May 14, 2005

I knew Andy for a few years, although I did not work for the same agency we worked together a few times. Andy always had a smile, and could make everyone else smile. He did catch ribbing over his name and his moustache. Andy was a good man, and would have made a long career as a peace officer. It was said that some of the first people to bring flowers and condolences to the scene of the shooting were the local "crooks" , the same people that Andy and the other deputies dealt with on a regular basis. That is how tight a community we have in Llano County. It was an awesome display of respect and an incredibly emotional day for all of us in attendance at the funeral, seeing the hundreds of officers from all over the State of Texas and the firefighters, as well as the citizens of the county and city of Llano. The outpouring of respect and the "thank you's" and " god bless you" that we in uniform got from total strangers was deeply touching. I have been out of the county for 5 months now, and coming back to honor Andy made me personally recognize how tight of a brotherhood, a family, that we had in this small area. Andy will be missed by all who knew him and by all whom he served. God be with you , Andy, and save a spot for us. (the former 781)

Patrol Officer Paul Kirksey
West Lake Hills Police Department

May 13, 2005

GOD, PLEASE KEEP AND HOLD OUR LITTLE BROTHER. LET HIM WALK THE BEAT WITH THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE HIM.

LT. JIMMY HOPKINS
LLANO CO. S.O.

May 13, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Deputy Taylor and to all the personnel of the Llano County Sheriff's Office who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

May 13, 2005

I made my start close to Llano County but I did not know Deputy Taylor. I know that all of the officers were very close, many are still my friends. My heart goes out to you all. Know that Deputy Taylor is above watching us all to keep us safe.

Cpl Kimberlie (Hayes) Wilkerson
Bandera County SO

May 13, 2005

Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters from the Llano Sheriffs Office from East Texas

God Speed Deputy Taylor

Deputy
Henderson County Sheriffs Office TX

May 13, 2005

Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters from the Llano Sheriffs Office from East Texas

God Speed Deputy Taylor

Deputy
Henderson County Sheriffs Office TX

May 13, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother as you now dwell among the hero's who have gone on before you. We of The Thin Blue Line are grateful for your service and dedication to duty. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

May 13, 2005

rest easy brother...........we got it from here................

Officer
Kentucky PD

May 13, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Andy Taylor,

You will never be forgotten in your community. May God be with your family in this time of need. I work just ten minutes from Battle Creek where a detective lost his life in the line of duty. You are true hero's. To Deputy Taylor's family, you too are hero's.

Officer Ed Michela
Bellevue Police Department, MI

May 13, 2005

What little time I spent around Deputy Taylor before he became involved in law enforcement I came to know him as a person who didn't cause anyone any trouble. I haven't had much contact with him since he became involved in law enforcement but from what I knew of him he did his job well and cared about other people's well being. My condolonces go out to his family and friends. He will be missed in this community not only as a peace officer but as a human being.

Crystal McCall
citizen

May 13, 2005

It has been a sad day. We laid our friend and fellow officer to rest today. We will go on. For some it will be easier than others. It will never be the same. We will all miss Andy.

Thank you all for your help, your prayers, and your love.

At close of the service Sheriff Garrett left us with this radio broadcast:

"740 to all officers, all stations...752 is 10-7, 10-42. Goodbye Andy."

We will all miss Andy very much.

Chaplain/Deputy Bill Wolfe
Llano County SO

May 13, 2005

Although I did not personally know this person, I am compelled to grieve and appreciate all those who give their dedication and service to all of us who truly admire and deeply care about their efforts to make this a secure society for which many people do not understand the consequences.

lester duncan

May 12, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept

May 12, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Taylor, Family and Llano County Sheriff's Office. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will never be forgotten.

Officer Bob Swope#5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept. Ohio

May 12, 2005

God Bless Deputy Taylor,his family and police family. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Stay close to each other and know we are praying for all of you. (Sgt. Greg Hunter EOW/6/18/04)

Grand Prairie Police/Texas

May 12, 2005

We lost a detective the same day, so I fully understand the pain you are all going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Taylor's family, and his department. May GOD Bless you all.

Rick Denney / Court Officer
Battle Creek Police Dept, MI

May 12, 2005

May God Bless you Where you are now.....

10-4 It's a go

Clare County Sheriff Deparment, Clare County Michigan

May 12, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Taylor. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

May 12, 2005

Thank you Deputy Taylor for your service and dedication. It is our prayer that God will grant your family, fellow officers and co-workers strength, comfort and peace. Rest with God.

Chaplain Justice and the Bean Station Police Department

Chaplain Bryce Justice
Bean Station P.D.

May 12, 2005

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything you had done for me. You had touch my life now may you rest in peace Andy.

May 12, 2005