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LTC Mark Douglas Taylor MD NOV 17, 1962 - MARCH 20, 2004
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mark Douglas Taylor, M.D. was killed in action on March 20, 2004, at the age of 41. Mark was a surgeon assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division Forward Surgical Team in Fallujah, Iraq. Born in Stockton, California on November 17, 1962, Mark had served about 18 years in the California Army National Guard and Army Reserve. He was in the process of completing his fourth year of active duty when struck down in a rocket attack launched against American troops. This occurred just days prior to the time he was scheduled for redeployment to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He and one other soldier were killed and several others received wounds from the attack.
Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in 1980, and went on to receive his BS degree in biochemistry from the University of California at Davis. He received his Pharm D. from the University of California at San Francisco, M.D. and MPH from George Washington University of Medicine in D.C. He completed his internship in surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis Washington and went on to complete his residency in surgery at the University of California Irvine before returning to active duty with the military in 2001. He was assigned as a surgeon at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as well as the 82nd Division Forward Surgical Team.
While in Iraq during his second tour, Mark received word he had been awarded a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery. For his service he received the combat medical badge, air assault, airborne, and German parachute wings, as well as decorations that include the Bronze Star, Army Commendation, and Army Achievement Medals, to name a few.
Mark is survived by his parents Robert D. Doug & Roberta Taylor of Stockton & his 6 yr old son Connor Taylor of Irvine.
Memorial services were held in Iraq and Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A funeral service with full military honors will be held Friday, April 16, at 10:00am at the Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton. Internment will immediately follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane at Highway 99, Lodi.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 15, from 10:00am until 7:00pm at the DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Drive, Stockton.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of LTC Mark D. Taylor, M.D. to the Bank of Stockton for his son, Connor's educational fund, at Post Office Box 7036, Stockton, CA 95267, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Taylor
Shawn Ward
September 9, 2022
I was assigned to 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division in 2003. After I was wounded in action in Fallujah, Iraq on October 31, 2003, MAJ Taylor performed surgery on me. Although I didn't know him well, I had two follow up appointments with him at our medical company. I am very thankful that he 'patched' me up. May he Rest In Peace.
Charles C Doval
March 20, 2022
As we grow old, you will be forever young in our memories.
Your gallantry strengthens our hearts, your achievements inspires us to persevere, and your wit keeps us smiling.
The eternal sadness and indebtedness can never be lifted but your life and legacy will be with us always. To have known you was my great fortune.
Your "Little Brother,"
Charlie
Charles C Doval
Carolyn Fortes
June 25, 2019
You were a great doctor and person. I often think of how much you've changed my life and the surgeries you've performed on me. Because of you my husband and I had a daughter and gave her the middle name of Taylor. Thank you, you've forever changed our lives.
Jamshed Zuberi
May 29, 2019
You are missed Mark. Still remember those days at GW. All that intensity, and all that goodness in you.
March 19, 2013
We wont forget you Mark! Prayers for you and your family
Tom and Theresa
BOB & ESTHER THOMPSON
August 14, 2012
TO DR. MARK D. TAYLOR'S MOTHER AND FAMILY,
BOTH OF US (BOB AND ESTHER THOMPSON AT 911 S. TUXEDO AVE., STOCKTON, CA. 95204) ARE HAVING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM AND HIS SERVICES TO THE NATION.
OUR BEST WISHES,
BOB AND ESTHER THOMPSON
March 25, 2012
Mark,
A bit of a late posting this year. Your mom and I followed our tradition of a visit to your gravesite, placement of flowers and dinner together in honor of you. We all miss you and your dad so very much...always remembered, never forgotten. RIP my friend...
~Cathy
Lisa Key
March 22, 2012
Mark,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. May God continue to bless your mom and son.
Lisa
iris hash
March 21, 2012
we will never for the sacrifice made by Mark and his family
S.ALlen
March 21, 2012
Forever Remembered - Never To Be Forgotten a HERO he will always be. God Bless his family and friends.
Tina Weiner
March 20, 2012
Mrs. Taylor, Often I think of Mark and smile. He was our "Doc Hollywood" out here at Womack and we still talk about him fondly. I have his memorial service pamphlet on the inside of my locker door where I can be reminded of the sacrifice Mark made for his country each day. Thank you for raising such a fine, patriotic man. He lives on here at Womack in our hearts forever.
Peggy Childers
March 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Maj. Mark D. Taylor:
Always remembering Mark. "Some gave all."
P D
May 12, 2011
Mark -
Not a time goes by when I look at an American flag - I think of you. What a great person - what a huge loss. I will be there on Memorial Day as usual - buddy.
- A fellow Lincoln Trojan classmate and health care professional.
Peggy Childers
March 20, 2011
To the family and friends of Maj. Mark D. Taylor:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Cathy Conrad
March 20, 2011
Seven years ago today, I and many others lost a dear friend, two parents lost their only child/son, a boy lost his father, the medical community lost a fine surgeon and this country lost a military hero. RIP LT COL MARK D. TAYLOR, M.D. We will forever love you and miss you Mark, our lives have never been the same without you in them.
ESTHER THOMPSON
March 18, 2011
THANK YOU LTC. MARK D. TAYLOR FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR US AND THE FREEDOM YOU HAVE GIVEN US. YOU ARE THE BEST.
THIS NOTE IS FOR MARK'S MOM: WE SAW A T-SHIRT WITH HIS PICTURE AND MEMORIAL DATES AND OTHER INFORMATION AT THE LOCAL SIGN STORE BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THIS T-SHIRT FOR SALE AND STATED THAT THE MOTHER MAY HAVE THESE T-SHIRTS. WE WOULD LIKE TO BUY COUPLE OF THEM IF THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
BOB AND ESTHER THOMPSON
911 S. TUXEDO AVE.
STOCKTON, CA. 95204
209-948-5831
EMAIL: [email protected]
L Neal
March 10, 2011
To the family of Maj. Mark D. Taylor:
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
June 27, 2010
Mark,
I'll bet Connor is growing into a stud by now. He's gotta have some of the old man in him.
George
Iris
March 21, 2010
In Loving Memory of friend we will always remember you with a smile and charish the memories of good times and laughter.
Peggy Childers
March 20, 2010
To the family and friends of Maj. Mark D. Taylor:
Remembering Mark on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna larra
November 13, 2009
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Scot Sandstrom
March 22, 2009
Lest you never be forgotten for the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. May your memory stay with us each day.
YITB,
Scot
Cathy Conrad
March 21, 2009
March 20, 2009
In Loving Memory of our Dear Friend, Father, Son and Hero on this 5th Anniversary of his ultimate sacrifice. You touched so many lives in your short time here. We will always remember you with fondness and cherish the memories of good times and laughter.
For certain, Mark and Doug, are in Heaven doing great things together.
Let us never forget those who gave all, and the life-long impact to their families and friends.
With Love,
Cathy
Peggy Childers
March 20, 2009
To the family of Maj. Mark D. Taylor:
Mark gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
MARK TAYLOR
December 7, 2008
Constable Mark Taylor Police Service of Northern Ireland,ex British Army Gulf War 1990. May His Name live on. Rest In Peace.
Dr.Taylor talked me in to having a glamour shot picture make. So this is the one he picked out. I look totally different now. We love you Dr. Taylor and really miss you and your jokes.
Patsy Turner
September 5, 2008
Dr. Mark Taylor was a wonderful surgeon to work with. I truely miss him and his laughter and jokes. He always maked our day in the General Surgery Clinic. I miss his mom and dad and his son Conner. They really made us feel like we were part of their family. God bless you all, and my prayers are with you Mrs. Taylor and Connor. Mr. Taylor and Mark are ANGLES looking over you two. Come back and see us soon.
Brenda Beason
September 4, 2008
Dr. Taylor will always be in my taught and heart. He was a great surgeon, co-worker, encourager and friend. God's blessings and protection over Connor and Mrs. Roberta.
Cynthia Aquino
September 4, 2008
He was a great person and co-worker.
mark and doctor ball
i
April 22, 2008
mark was a great friend we all miss !!
March 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Maj Taylor!
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
March 20, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the TAYLOR family and all .Knowing now what they have always known.Are one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.May you continue to rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER .Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons ,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation.THANK..YOU...Respectfully......HO..YAAH.....All Hard Chargers..If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you...We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.As we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are....FOREVER..BROTHERS..............SEMPER..FI.........B.V.C.....
Mark & Connor - the light of his dad's life
March 19, 2008
Mark and Connor
March 19, 2008
Mark and his parents, Doug & Roberta Taylor - Mark's departure for his 2nd tour of Iraq
Cathy Conrad
March 19, 2008
Dear Mark,
It is hard to believe you have been gone for four years now. We all miss you so much. Your mom is in North Carolina, so I will visit your resting place on my own this year.
God Bless you and your dad there in heaven.
With Love,
Cathy
Mark (flag bandana) doing surgery in a bombed out building during his first tour of Iraq
September 10, 2007
August 8, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Maj Taylor and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Linda Flannery
June 3, 2007
Honoring one of America's heros. You are not forgotten. May you rest in peace, and may your family find comfort in their loving memories. My flag flies in your honor.
Garnet Jenkins
March 20, 2007
In Remembrance of Maj. Mark D. Taylor, on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this fine young soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Maj. Taylor Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Taylor family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Cathy Conrad
March 19, 2007
Mark,
It is hard to believe that tomorrow is the 3rd year anniversary of your passing. We all miss you so much. As I promised you and your dad, I will always take care of your mom (she is so dear to me), and keep your memory alive for Connor. As on every anniversary, your mom and I will meet at your graveside, bearing flowers and tears. We have dinner together in honor of you, and talk of happy memories.
Until we meet again my friend...
Love,
Cathy
Mike Spellman
March 3, 2007
Hey Mark
I find it hard to believe that you are approaching another anniversary. I think often of your son and parents. Based on the kind words and number of entries to the guest book, I know that you are busy in heaven spreding your healing. Know that you will never be forgotten.
Lisa Key (Calderone)
March 1, 2007
Dear Mark, It's hard to believe you have been gone almost 3 years now. You were a kind friend, always looking to help others. My family misses you. We pray for your mom every day.
Lisa
Kimberly Traeger
February 20, 2007
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Mark in the ICU at Womack Army Medical Center before his deployment to Iraq. He was a nurses "Doc", always responsive to the needs of his patients, and never arrogant or condescending to the nursing staff. He was one of my favorite surgeons to work with. I think of him often and of those he left behind. May God bless you and bring you comfort , surely Mark is with him.
William & Patricia Schaffer
October 8, 2006
You were special from the time you were born. You lived up to your promise, one of America's best.
Samer F. Najjar MD
October 7, 2006
He was my medical school classmate and we were the few in our class that went into general surgery. He was my trusted buddy during difficult rotations. He was a great person and I was looking forward to our 10th reunion. Mark will be very fondly remembered.
August 2, 2006
RUTH MACELUCH
August 1, 2006
STILL IN OUR HEARTS AND ON OUR MIND.TAKE CARE.LOVE RUTH AND TOM MACELUCH.FT.BRAGG N.C.
George Heib
July 29, 2006
Wrods can not express my sorrow for the loss of a great person. My thoughts are always with you. God bless.
Krystal Taylor
May 14, 2006
I am very sorry for the lost. I know everything will be alright someday!!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 5, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Taylor family in the loss of Mark. I did not know Mark, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Mark it has been 2 years since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Antonia L
March 20, 2006
I think of you often Mark, especially at work, where I find myself teaching certain skills that you had taught me. May God bless you and your family.
walter beer
February 20, 2006
NOT FORGOTTEN
GOD KEEP YOU, AND THE VERY FEW LIKE YOU
AIRBORNE SIR!
RUTH MACELUCH
January 26, 2006
STILL THINKING OF YOU AND REMEMBERING YOUR SON MARK.SORRY WE MISSED YOUR LAST VISIT TO FT.BRAGG.WE WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE WAS.HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE ALL DOING WELL.BEST WISHES RUTH AND TOM MACELUCH.
Jamie Graves
October 8, 2005
God Bless~ ( Jamie,Navy wife)
RUTH MACELUCH
May 24, 2005
HI ROBERTA,HOPE THIS FINDS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DOING BETTER.SORRY WE COULDN'T GET TOGETHER ON YOUR VISIT TO FT.BRAGG.MAYBE NEXT TIME.OUR HOME AND HEARTS ARE OPEN TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.TELL CONNER WE THINK OF HIM AND HIS DAD ALL THE TIME.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.RUTH AND TOM MACELUCH
LYNN KNIGHT
May 21, 2005
MR AND MRS. TAYLOR
I KNOW TIME IS THE ONLY THING THAT WILL HEAL THE PAIN YOU ARE GOING THOU WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR SON,BUT HE WAS A GREAT PERSON I CAN NOT TELL YOU WHAT HE DID FOR MY FAMILY BUT I CAN SAY IT WAS THE BEST GIFT HE COULD GIVE TO ONE PERSON AND I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART THAT YOUR SON WAS THE LOVING GUY HE WAS . THANK YOU AND HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART . DAUGHTER OF RUTH MACELUCH
Kaycie Gacayan
March 10, 2005
Dear Conner
I'm so sorry about your dad but it doesn't mean your daddy isnt with you because he is! dont worry everthing is going to be fine!
Scot Sandstrom
April 20, 2004
Dear Family of Mark:
Words seem very inadequate to express my sorrow for the loss of Mark. I do want to let you know that you are in my famly's prayers and thoughts. Mark was a great friend during my days with him at UC Davis and Theta Xi. He will be missed.
Carl Swanson
April 14, 2004
Dear Robert, Roberta, and Connor;
We are truly sorry for the loss of your son and father. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Kimberly Swanson
B.E. 719
Theta Xi
COL Michael Spellman (Ret.)
April 13, 2004
Dear Robert, Roberta and Connor:
I have never met your beloved son, Mark. An yet I know him. He is a fellow B.E. from UC, Davis and a member of that same ARMY that I served in until October 03. No words can adequately describe how you three must feel. Just know that when his time on earth ended so abruptly, he was greeted by all the soldiers that went before him.
He did receive a mighty tribute. Thank you for allowing me to know such a fine son, dad, brother and soldier.
Eternal Love and Peace
COL Michael and Artemis Spellman
BE 214
Randall Hill
April 13, 2004
My wife Jerry and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We are proud of Mark's service in maintaining freedom for our country. Our prayers aare with you and your family.
Randall Hill
Beta Epsilon 32
Theta Xi
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