Llano County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, May 9, 2005
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Andrew Harrison Taylor
Rest in peace Andy...
Marlena
Friend from 8th grade Reading class
February 15, 2012
Andy,
I still remember that school in Austin, and suiting up with you.That was a good time. And even though years have passed,I still think about you. Everytime I hit the road,I know you are with me. Rest easy Andy. Your brothers have the watch,and I know you're backing me up. Couldn't ask for a better partner.
Ofc Levi Edmonds
Vernon Police Dept
July 16, 2011
My very precious son, it is so very hard to write through the tears. I can't believe that you have been gone 6 years, it just hasn't gotten any easier, I know that it never will. Andy everyone that was lucky enough to know you misses you, your very loved by so many people, but you know that huh? Rest in peace my baby I know the day will come for us to be together again. I love and miss you with every part of my being.
All my love,
Mother
Roxanne Clark
Mother
May 9, 2011
Merry Christmas Andy,
Each day as i get older i wish you were here more and more,but in the end i know ur in heaven.It just sucks i know i will never be able to get over that.I just want u to know the you are my garden angel and always be.I miss you.Im going to have a baby!Im due July 23 2011.As you should know 5 days from that is your birthday,and for some reason i dont know why but i belive in all my heart that it is a boy.idk why i just know.I also have found a guy that i relate to and he takes very good care of me.He means a whole lot to me and makes me happy.I just wanted to let you know how everything in my life is going.Just know you will always be one of my Best Friend.
I miss you
and love you lots
Love Jen
Jennifer
Cousin
December 21, 2010
Thinking about you today. We miss you and love you!
Coworker
Llano County
May 9, 2010
I look to continue my career by following your footsteps into battle in Llano County. Rest in Peace brother.
Anonymous
Brother in Arms
February 21, 2010
Hey Andy,
Just wanted to say hi.I love you and you will always be my Gardian Angel.I miss you everyday!
Love
Jennifer
Jennifer
Cousin
November 8, 2009
Hey Andy,
Just wanted you to know no matter what you will never be forgotten. I know you are still out there with deputies helping them along. God Speed My Friend, Kathy
TCO/Kathy
Llano co dispatch
October 4, 2009
Hey bro, just down here in Austin for a conference this week. As I drove down yesterday (Monday), I passed the school where your service was held... I can't believe it's been [over] four years, now. Will probably try to find that cemetery again when I head back on Saturday or Sunday, and drop in to say "Hi"...
Jake Syma
Friend
July 28, 2009
It seems like just yesterday we were in the academy laughing at each other. I miss you brother. I use our friendship as an example to all the new Officers in field training. Every new Officer I train has heard your story and hopefully will keep them vigilant during there time as Police Officers. I say a prayer and talk to you before I hit the road every night. We will have a moment of silence in your honor tonight when I start briefing for our shift. Continue to watch over us and rest in peace.
Anonymous
May 9, 2009
The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1
God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08
K.L.
March 12, 2009
Hey Andy,
So how have you been.Can you belive in two weeks ill be sixteen then in six months ill be driving,keep watch for me on the road.Zach is graduating this year can you belive how fast time flys buy.I cant belive how things have changed so much over the years,with everything.I love you and will write soon,and Remeber you are my Angel,My Hero.
Love You So Much
Jennifer
Cousin
January 24, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love
Amber and Hunter
November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Bro. !! Wish your Family The Best.
John Martinez
Friend
November 27, 2008
MAY9 2005 WAS A HARD DAY SOMEONE I LIKED AND ADMIRED WAS TAKEN SUDANLEY DOING HIS JOB AS YOU PULED OVER THAT TRUCK THAT DAY LLANO DID NOT KNOW IT WOULD BE CHANGED FOREVER AS YOU RAN TRAFIC LLANO WAS CHANGED THAT QUICK YOU WAS TAKEN LLANO WILL NEVER FORGET THE PRICE YOU PAYED FOR BEING A POLICE OFFICER AND FOR THAT I AMSTILL TRYIN TO BECOME A OFFICER THE DAY I DO IT WILL BE IN REMBERANCE OF YOU AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY JOB AS YOU DID GOD SPEED BRO WE LOVE YOU
BOBBY P
September 14, 2008
Thank you Deputy Taylor and all of your family for your commitment to the safety of our country and her citizens. When my nephew ended your life on Earth, your loss was felt by all. I left our enemies abroad every time I came back home, you faced potential enemies at every traffic stop. Always on the job, you kept this country safer for my wife and kids while I was abroad. You never got to leave the enemy behind. Thank you for the blessing of safety that you and all your brother officers provide.
Alex, US Army Ranger
MSG Alexander Taylor
US Army Ranger
August 31, 2008
Andy,
three years,seams like forever life is so prescouse but u always lived life to your fullest.We got out for summer,and for a while their i was doing good but since ive had a lot of time on my hands,ur on my more and more,this all started when i was in the sixth grade and now im a shophore,and Zach is going to graduate,words cannot describe how i miss u and know that everyone else does,Honstley im scared to date or get really close to anyone because i dont want to lose them,or anything for that matter,and u were supposed to teach me how to drive,now no one has the time.Some people may think oh she was just ur cousin well yeah i was but i was so much more,u price and zach are and still are my brothers,u were and r my best friend,and my Hero!
I LOVE U AND MISS U SO MUCH!
Jennifer
Cousin
June 12, 2008
it has been over 3 years sence you left us i will never forger the time about a month before you was taken that i was i was at my sisters house and you were running trafic and i asked my sister who that officer was and she said prowedley that is andy with tears in my eys i can say you will never never be forgotan and thanks for your sacrafice
May 20, 2008
RIP brother you wont be forgotten by the thin blue line!
Inv Chris Price
Morgan County Sheriffs Office AL
May 9, 2008
Andy,
I miss you so much and pray that Amber and Hunter are doing good. The loss of you has hit me so hard. You were the best friend that anyone could ever ask for. There are so many things that I didnt get to say before you were taken. The one thing i want you to know is that I am sorry I didnt take your advice in the last few months you were alive I know that you were always right when you told me i was being stupid and I should have listened. My life would have been so much better than it is now. It kills me to know that you were upset with me when you died. I love you and wish your family the best.
Jill Williams
Friend
May 9, 2008
Andy,
It's been three years now and it still hasn't gotten any easier missing you and wanting you here with us. I miss you so much still and can't believe it's been this long you've been gone. I love you so much Andy and always will. I still ask God why you had to leave me, I don't understand, we were so happy in love and everything was just perfect. The rest of my life will never be the same without you here with me. I know you are here spiritually, I can feel that but I want to touch you and hold you and never let you go.
I love you forever and always, more than anything!!!
Amber and Hunter and Bart
May 8, 2008
Andy,
Happy Easter my love, wish you were here.
I love you forever and ever.
Amber and Hunter
March 23, 2008
May you always rest in the peace of the heavens and lay with the hands of God.
Brandy Quested
Friend
February 29, 2008
"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 14, 2008
Andy,
Happy Valentines Day my sweetheart. I miss you and Love you always.
Amber
February 14, 2008
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