Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will not be forgotten, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!,
Rest in peace brother

Retired, MPDC
METROPOLITAN POLICE, D.C.

September 2, 2012

To Officer Taylor's wife and children go our prayers and thoughts as well as the brothers and sisters in Baltimore. Officer Taylor, rest in peace, your job will be covered by your fellow brothers and sisters.

Ofc/Chaplain Barbara Heckman-Sauer (ret ofc)

Chaplain, Retired officer
Serve & Protect

September 2, 2012

Dino
May you enjoy your eternal 2 wheeled ride in heaven. You will
never be forgotten. Wish we could have you back. Rest in peace my friend.

C Rhodus
Citizen/Veteran

September 2, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Police Officer Forrest "Dino" Taylor as well as to the Baltimore City Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Taylor, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 2, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

September 2, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Taylor. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy E. Zargo #7027
Clay County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

September 2, 2012

dino you will truly be missed i cant believed out of all people you was taken from us i love you and its not a day that i dont think of you dino you was an amazing friend and you was definitely a hero and you will always have a special place in my heart <3 god bless you and your family
love serenity

marcie andreasik
a friend

September 2, 2012

Thank you for your selfless service and valiant effort to make a difference. Rest in Peace.

Sgt Norman Anderson
Maryland Capitol Police

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O. Our Lord in heaven decided your watch here on earth was complete.

I know you will be keeping us safe from up above.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

September 2, 2012

Another "Hero" taken. Your spirit will live on forever. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your department and most of all to your Loved Ones.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

September 2, 2012

Rest in peace brother, your service will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Taylor during this time of tragedy.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

September 2, 2012

God watch over the family of Officer Taylor.They need your love. Officer Taylor you will not be forgotten.Thanks for all you did.

Retired New York State Correction Office
NYDOCS

September 2, 2012

God speed! We will take it from here. Thank you for your service and we will all reunite for roll call some day. May God bless your family and friends and embrace them during this difficult time. God bless you.

Troopers HG and JL Vernon
Missouri State Highway Patrol

September 1, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Baltimore City Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

September 1, 2012

"always remembered and NEVER forgotten."

RIP big bro, I love you and will miss you dearly. You ALWAYS knew how to put a smile on my face when no one else could. I know you are still doing what you did best (protecting your loved ones) just up above. I guess God couldn't stand to have an angel walk this earth any longer. I love you forever.

Love Always-- Your "lil sis" Hope xoxo

Hope Richter
Close friend

September 1, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 1, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. My condolences to your Family and the Baltimore City Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 1, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER TAYLOR. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER TAYLOR, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE, A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 1, 2012

May God put his loving arms around your family and fellow members of your department giving them strenght, wisdom and courage to get through this terrible incident.

Major Walter R. Landrum (Retired 2012)
Bainbridge Public Safety Department

September 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family , co-workers and friends of Officer Taylor. He made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the people of Baltimore.

Andy Blair Sgt ( ret)
York Area Regional PD

September 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Police Officer
Forrest "Dino" Taylor.

Our prayers are with
your family & friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

September 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Police Officer Dino Taylor. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

September 1, 2012

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICER TAYLOR. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY

OFFICER William Painter
Baltimore police department

September 1, 2012

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICER TAYLOR. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY

OFFICER William Painter
Baltimore police department

September 1, 2012