Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, OFFICER NATHAN TAYLOR I.D. #20154.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to serve and protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
BLUE LIVES MATTERS - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject, or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
OFFICER TAYLOR
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens in the State of California with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my Brother!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Officer Taylor status.............Officer Taylor status............. Officer Taylor status............Attention All Units................. California Highway Patrol, Officer Nathan Taylor I.D. #20154 having served the citizens in the State of California with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

March 15, 2016

Final Salute Officer Taylor, thank you for your service. You are a Hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

March 15, 2016

God Bless you Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace. May justice be served on the impatient individual who took your life and may he/she learn a valuable lesson.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 15, 2016

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over five years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

March 15, 2016

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 15, 2016

On behalf of the members of the American Association of State Troopers, Inc. (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to the family of Officer Nathan Taylor, as well as, the members of the California Highway Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith Barbier, President
American Association of State Troopers, Inc.

March 15, 2016

Sincerest regards.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

March 15, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Taylor.

Dennis M. Carr, Sheriff (Ret)
Monroe County Iowa Sheriff's Office

March 15, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

March 15, 2016

RIP Brother, may your memory & sacrifice never fade.

Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff

March 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and CHP Officers. Nathan was a strong, compassionate very kind man-never a bad word about anyone. I was honored to know him.

Pat Gallagher
Family Friend

March 15, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

March 15, 2016

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Sgt E. Kemmer
Nevada Highway Patrol

March 15, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Taylor for your 6 years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, KS

March 15, 2016

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 15, 2016

May God rest your soul in peace officer Taylor. Our prayers are with you and your loves one. We thank you for your service to our country and your community.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/CBP

March 15, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

March 15, 2016

To the family and friends of Officer Nathan Taylor

My deepest condolences for your loss. Times like these can be very difficult so pray constantly. May all who are touched from this loss read Revelation 21:3-4. It is comforting to know God will soon remove everything that causes tears of sorrow. Imagine death, pain and suffering being done away with. Only tears of joy when we welcome our loved ones back to a paradise earth. What a joy to experience this promise very soon. I hope you all are able to find comfort and heal very soon.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

March 15, 2016

May God bless and keep the family.

Thank you for your service Officer Taylor. Rest in peace my brother.

Trooper Tara Lee
Tennessee Highway Patrol

March 15, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Taylor!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

March 15, 2016

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow officers.
R.I.P Trooper!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

March 15, 2016

God bless the family and friends of Officer Nathan Taylor...May you be encouraged by memories of him in the days ahead.

Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Survivor of Deputy Harold M. Altman, EOW 1/30/2007

March 15, 2016

Please accept my deepest condolences to the family. He such a kind and gentle soul . I am so honor knowing him. May he rest in peace.

Office Assistant
CHP -340

March 15, 2016

I'm so sorry. This is just beyond horrible. What a loving sweet man. I hope his boys remember him and grow up to be like their dad. I send love & hugs

Richie Grant/surviving wife
Tuolumne Co SO/Deputy Dave Grant/EOW-5/31/04

March 15, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

March 15, 2016