Taurean Harris Obituary

Love you,an miss you baby boy by now i hope you have bumped into ur lil cuz an yall take care of each, as your mom(yogi) has bn my biggest supporter so yall watch over us as we will always love an miss yall,mamas boys.

I don´t even know how to do this... so many years later and I still cry just thinking of all the memories. You were truly loved here in Augusta. That smile I´ll never forget. I still hold all the emails ever sent! Wish there was more time! Keep watching over us!!! Love you always ~ J. Mo

I LOVE AND MISS YOU "YOGI JR"

Another Christmas and I sit here missing u. This does not get any easier! It's going on 9yrs Battle and this pain just won't go away! I wish I had just 1 more day! I love u!

Well Taurean it's going on 8 years and this is my first time doing this . With tears in my eyes this is the worst pain ever . I miss you so much the pain is unbearable at times. I can honestly say the family love for you has been unbelievable they have really been there. I thank God for them . I really thank God for Tiana she is truly your identical twin she even act like you.Taurean life has been so hard without you . I know I will never be the same if l could turn back the hands of time you would still be with me I can't help but cry I miss you so much love you always mom

Dang Swole,
You have been on my mind heavy and today we celebrate your life..Its like yesterday we were on Yahoo messenger laughing...boy how time flies...Missing you..I pray all is well with your baby girl and your family...miss you much bruh!!

Just woke up and you were on my mind. Love you and miss you so much. Joanie, Tiana, and Corde.

Still remembered for the fine young man and soldier he was. My blessings to his family and those who still honor his memory.

It's been 5 years now and we still wish we could go back in time but your in good hands. R.I.P

SGT. Harris....you are not forgotten. Miss you brother.

SGT Ramirez

To SGT Harris' family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Taurean sounds like a very fine young man - I wish I could have known him.
To Taurean, I've been at Kalagush a long time and you have been in my thoughts. Your smiling picture still hangs in our little chapel here. God bless you and keep you brother.

Taurean i miss an love you so much. your fam in liberty,ms.

Just wanted to take time remember an incredible solider. You are gone Taurean but your spirit still lives in all of us!!!

Brother, all i got to say is that you will always be with me here in spirit. You will never be forgotten i replay this day in my mind over and over. May god bless your family and your daughter day after day.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Taurean Harris:
Please accept my remembrance of Taurean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Finally got him Taurean. I am quite sure you won't have to see him in those halls your walking because Bin Laden is in the pits of hell. I know I reminisce and think about you all the time. Keep watching over us as we continue to keep pushing. Let's ride Big T.

Harris,
I still miss you and I am so happy and proud that I got to know you. I always think of how nice you were. I remember you showing me pictures of your little girl when we were in the day room in 2/43 and how proud you were. Thanks for being you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Miss you
-Danielle Ellinger

To the Harris family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

To the family and friends of Sgt. Taurean Harris:
Remembering Taurean 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

Three years ago today, August 2nd, 2007, A day that changed my life forever and changed the lives of several family members and soldiers. I still remember vividly what happened and still smell the smoke from the RPG blasts. Miss Yogi I hope you stay strong. I have worried about you for a long time. Jeff Lee, Michael Tang and our interpretor will never forget that day. God had his plan for us that fateful day,and i'm not sure what it all means. I am getting speechless because I dont know what to write.Im having my last surgery this month, apparently I broke my neck during the attack (small fracture), then who knows whats next. Please everyone help your brothers and sisters in this world, God is taking notes.

Hey bro,
bout to be 3 yrs, and seems like yesterday. Still remembering them old jokes..."mine!"..."is that right?" lol...Where ever you are bro just know you will remain in our memories that will not be forgotten...R.I.P bro...

HELLO TAUREAN YOU ARE TRULY MISSED,BY EVERYONE fAMILY AND FRIENDS. I GUESS YOU AND BIGMOM YOUR GREAT GRANDMA CRACKING JOKES ABOUT NOW. ITS STILL HARD FOR US, JOSHUA MIS YOU AN AWFUL LOT UR LIL BRO/CUZ. HE GRADUATED LAST NITE 6-5-2010 HE DID IT. WE WILL CONT. TO SHARE OUR MEMORIES OF YOU TO THE WORLD WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER . GODMOTHER/CUZ NICOLE AKA TINY.

Yo Taurean!! It's been almost three years man. Seems like yesterday to me still. Everyday I'm playing that drive back to the FOB in my head. Still trying to figure out what went wrong. I just want to say "THANK YOU" for your service to your country and your family. Just wanna say I'll never forget. R.I.P

Taurean Im back out here in this desolate place where you said good-bye to life. Afghanistan has not changed and we are still fighting. Watch over my brothers outside the wire as we continue to fight for our country. Still not a day goes by that I dont think of you and your sacrafice.

(Play it Off)

Hello Harris,
It very hard to believe that you are gone. Your glowing smile, and contagious laughter will remain in my heart and memories. Rest in Peace my Brother.

Hi Taurean,

It's hard to believe that you have been gone two years. We miss you terribly. Your goodness and the warmth of your smile will forever be with us. We know that you are resting in the arms of Jesus, and that gives us peace. We will continue to pray for your Mom (Yogi), your little Angel (Tianna), and the rest of the family. Rest in peace.

hey cuz , i couldnt find the guestbook yesterday so i'll just write you today :) its been two years since you've been gone and we're still missing you like crazy . maan they say only time can heal but the pains still there . i miss you cuz as well as the rest of the family , so until we meet again <3

we love an miss you taurean <3

Two years later and still not one single day goes by that I do not think of you and the sacrafice you made for us...I spoke to Joanie and called your Mother a few days ago...

Keep your eyes down as we keep our eyes to the heavens! Miss you T Harris.

To the family of Sgt. Taurean Harris:
Taurean 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

Today, August 2nd 2009 was the second anniversary of the passing of Sgt T Harris. I was with him that fateful day, and I will never, ever forget it.I want the family of Sgt Harris to know that there are many people out in this world who are thinking about Sgt Harris everyday. I have injuries that remind me everyday, and it will probably never stop.
God Bless, America and our heroes who died for their country. Ms Yogi, I hope you are feeling better. Time heals wounds, but this was a big wound that we have to heal.
Bob Baumann

I was in shock when I heard of what happened. I can still remember playin madden in our tents and tryin to freestyle with francis and childs playin spades. Even though you didnt have to shave or where a uniform most the time you were always just one of us. Rest in Peace man

Hey man, I miss you. You remeber me. BIG SGT A. I will continue in here. You still in my heart for ever. SGT AYALA, V.

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Another year in the books, seems like it was yesterday we were all still at Fort Bliss. Wet and Wild in New Mexico with Joanie pregnant and mad she came to the Wet and Wild anyways to find you. Lol. We miss you big dude. Keep us together when we need it most. You know I keep my pen to the paper here is something I wrote......

"Standing At Attention With My Eyes Full Of Tears.
Realize At This Very Moment What Every Mother Fears.
Her Oldest Son Is Gone At 22 Years.
No Chance To Raise His Daughter She Just 2 Years.
A Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, An A Friend.
Another Loss Of Life In War That Seems To Never Want To End.
Fighting Away From Home In This Strange Place.
SGT Harris Said Good-Bye To His Family Never Again Did They See His Face.
Somedays Im Looking At My Messages Or Checking Myspace.
An I Always Wish For Another Chance To See A Smile On Your Face.
But All Thats Left Is Your Name On A Wall.
A Building Dedication And A Tattoo That Says "Some Gave All".
I Want You to Know I Think About You Everytime I Put My Boots On.
An Everytime I Put Them ACU's On.
Dont Worry Joanie Really Been Holding On.
Through All The Pain She Is Finally Able To Move On.
An I Know You See Tiana, That Baby Is Grown.
Oh An Ya Got Ya Mama, Yogi Is So Strong.
She Kept The Family Together Even Though You Was Gone.
Just Keep Us In Your Arms Taurean, Remember Your A Hero, Your Legacy Is Never Gone."

Harris, Its been a whole year man... There is not a day that goes by where I think of you man. Im still in 2-43.. I know its been awhile.. The old motor pool crew is still here to; Jones, Moody, Muniz, Sgt Garcia ect.. Man we miss ya! Im sure you know but where now over here in the middle east fighting this war.. Well be here another 9 months. Harris im sorry god took you away from us but I know its for the best. Your company enlightens anyone your around. Your a great guy and iraplaceable man. I pray for your family daily and hope they are doing well...especially your daughter... alll you wanted is to be with your daughter.... Man "Swoll" i just cant stop remembering you. It just passed my 23rd birthday the other day and for the 4th time I have either been in the field and now over here for my bdays.. Its all good though man, someones got to do this job. Harris you may be gone physically but your spirt lives in our hearts man. I know you watching over all of us, kinda like our very own guardian angel. Im just glad I got a SWOLL angel to watch over me. Im sorry I got to talk to you like this man but I live everyday knowing its for better reason than my mind can think of... Harris god bless you and your family.. Im sorry man... Im sorry that you had to go Harris.. its hard man, its hard reading these entries man.. its hard knowing they took you from us man.. I cant wait to reunite with you man in a better place.. GOD BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY! I will always keep you and your family in my prayers and feel safer everday that I know you watching over me man and the rest of us. Your not a memory your a legend to me man and I will never forget you.

its been a whole year since the accident and things have changed so much. we miss you down here, all of us. each of us have numerous things that we'd like to tell you, whether it be personal or just telling you, but we all are just living life the best way we can while waiting for God to call on home. Reuniting is a dream for us and one day it'll come true. each day as we turn our separate ways, live our own lives, we tend to grow apart and sometimes lose sight of the things we value. you never let that happen, you kept family and God first. you are a hero to so many, we look up to you, thats why on this day and every other single day of our lives, we'll be thinking of you. thinking of you until the day we meet again. we love you taurean.
Always
The Wagner Family(:

Today, August 2nd, is the one year anniversary of Taurean's untimely passing. I hope his family is healing from the loss of such a great guy. I want to say to his family, that I think about him everyday, and wish it never happened. I just finished one surgery to repair nerve damage to my arm from the shrapnel wounds I received. I have a few more surgeries to go, then I will be ok, I guess. I was with Taurean that fateful day, and I have been with him ever since. I relive that day, everyday.
I went to his graveside a couple months ago in Liberty, but I still don't have the courage to visit his mom, and look in her eyes. I wish I could come their soon, and visit everyone and try to heal myself some more.
God bless you all...Bob Baumann

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Taurean, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

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The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
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Hey Taurean.
guess it's coming around that time that you passed away last year. my dad wants to go down to be auntie yogi but we don't know yet.
but i wanna let you know that no matter where i am or where our family is, we'll always love and remember you.
~kia

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Harris!

Harris, I just found out you left us. I cryed the whole day. You were such a nice guy with a warm smile and a proud dad. You will be missed and remembered

Taurean you were a joy to know it pains my heart to know that your life was cut so short but I have peace knowing you are in a better place.

As a fellow Mississippian I would like to thank Mr. Harris' family for his service and offer my heartfelt condolences. I'm sorry for your loss.

Remembering you.
So sorry for the loss.

remembering you. you are missed. rest in peace..

To the Harris Family, May the peace of the Holy Spirit dwell in your hearts now and until the Lord comes to take us all home. While I did not know Sgt. Harris, I heard many a good thing about him from his uncle Gaylen Harris. My hat and heart salutes Sgt Harris for having the courage that most of us can only dream of having...providing the protection so we might all have peace on earth. May God keep you and bless you all.

Sgt Harris you will forever be remembered! May god be with your family in their time of need!

To my cousin/Godchild I LOVE YOU & miss you so much, my heart now has a hole in it, that will never be whole again ,until we meet in God's house. We miss you & we will keep your memory alive and teach Tiana about her wonderful father.you will forever be alive, because you are in all of our hearts. You will forever be miss, but never forgotten. Your Family LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Your lil bro JOSH LOVE YOU & MISS YOU ALOT. Farewell! we love you TAUREAN. Prepare a place for your family and watch over us until,until We meet YOU in HEAVEN.LOVE YOU Nicole (tiny) Godmother.

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Taurean Harris. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.


NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY

Harris!!! "Big SwOll".. I know you are in a better place man! It seems like it was yesterday that we were in the motor pool kicking it and having a good ol time. I cant explaine how bad it hurt and still affects me to know that they took you from here man. I miss you bro and God Bless you and your Family!

In memory of Sgt. Taurean Harris. You will be truly missed. You were a great role model for the young men in the Jerusalem Community. I enjoyed working with you in the Junior Choir. I was looking through my pictures on Tuesday night, and found a picture of you. I had it enlarged and put it on my desk at work. I think about your visit to my house on April 26, 2007. We talked for so long, and you were so proud of your Lil Angel(Tiana). You showed me the system you had put in your car for her, so she could have something to watch when she traveled. You had your car fixed up so nice, and you were proud of that. Thanks for taking the time out to visit while you were home. I had no idea that I was seeing you for the last time. I will always have those memories of you. I am praying for Yogi and your Lil Angel. Please know that God will take care of them. He's there all the time. Rest in peace Taurean. A True Soldier.

We love you and miss you....

Hey Taurean, this is so hard for me right now. I never in a million years thought that this would happen to you and that me and Tiana would be going through this. Everyone's so hurt and we don't even know how to express that without getting upset. Yogi is going through it right now, and I will always be right there by her side, no matter what. I know she hurts the most, but I am hurting also. I know it's not the same pain and i pray that i will never have to go through that. I have a different pain. It is one that hurts my heart so bad. It is the pain of losing a man that you loved so much and so dearly. I think the thing that hurt me the most is when your family told me how much you loved me. I knew you loved me, but I had no idea you talked about me that much. Yogi told me that before you left, you gave her your wallet. She said that when she opened it up, the only picture you had in it, was a picture of me that i had given you before i left for Iraq in 2004. I did the same thing when I was in Iraq. I carried your picture in the front of my wallet. This deployment was a little different. I carried a picture of Tiana and Yogi in my left pocket, over my heart. So, when they told me these things, I couldn't do nothing but cry. I tried to talk to her, but my throat hurt so bad that I couldn't even talk. That meant so much to me. Even though we were not together Taurean, I never stopped loving you and I never will. If I would've known that July 31, 2007 would've been the last time I was going to hear your voice, I would've talked to you a little longer. I cherish those 45 minutes we stayed on the phone and laughed and clowned, Taurean. If I would've known that the last time i would see you in person would've been in June, I would've chilled with you a little longer. We began our friendship in August of 2003 and in February of 2004 it became much more. Right now, I'm trying to be so strong for Tiana because I know that's what you would've wanted, but it's so hard. I try to look after your younger siblings like they were mine. Well, I know you will be missed so sadly and deeply, but it's ok, because everytime I look at our daughter Tiana, I see you. Taurean, it was a blessing to have you in my life. Just know that I will never forget all the good times we shared, and hopefully we will meet again. I love you Sweetheart, and may you rest in peace.

Love Always,

R.I.P. TAUREAN MY HEART HAS REALLY BEEN HEAVY, BUT THROUGH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST EVERY THING WILL BE ALRIGHT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN LUV U YOUR COUISIN, RONNIE

Taurean,

It all still seems so unreal. It is hard for me to accept the fact that I will never see my brother in this life again. You were strong, courageous, intelligent, giving, and determined.

I miss you so much. I think about the family reunion we had planned for next summer, and although it won't be the same without you, we are going to do it, because we know that's what you want.

Tiana is so beautiful and is getting so big. I'm gonna try to make it down there for her birthday party, but if I can't I'm gonna send her something in the mail. When she gets older, she's going to come up to Chicago and spend some time with her aunt! (I know you will appreciate that).

I continue to pray for Yogi, Will, Justin and Tara, as well as Dad and everybody else. We all need strength. I am trying to draw from yours.

I love you Taurean. I always have and I always will.

Your sister,

Bianca

Sgt.Taurean Harris will be deeply missed as a friend and as a soldier for this great country.To Taurean's family my prayers and thoughts are continually with you all. Just continually to be strong in the Lord and he will direct your path.

DAWG...u will be missed..."Mr. Swoll"..."Mine"...Im sure u are in a better place...TAKE CARE BRO...

To the parents of Taurean, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

Big T -- Man its been almost a month since you gave your life for us. I talked to Joanie and your mom yesterday, they are both really strong. I know Tiana is gonna be in good hands with the family you left behind. I just wanted to say I am finally at peace with everything. I know we only spoke occasionally and that I only knew you thru Joanie but thru your family I have come to realize what a wonderful person you were. I just wanted to let you know that whenever your family needs me I am there. Whatever Joanie needs I am there. I dont even have to say anything about Tiana because you already know she come before all that. Your daughter is so blessed to have your memories and your legacy to carry on. Taurean dont worry to much about Yogi she is hanging in there like a True Soldier and Tiana gone be just fine. Joanie missing you so put ya hands around her while she growing thru it and let her know your always gonna be there. Til we meet again my brother watch over me as I head back across the water to continue fighting for my heros like you. Please keep shielded and if I do end up going to the grey box early please meet me at the gates. Keep pushing Big T...

Brother,
You are well missed and will always be well loved. I thank you for giving up your life so that our future could be secure. Tiana will be proud when she is old enough to understand. I know you are in heaven smiling down on her, you were her guardian here on earth and now you are her guardian angel. I grieve for her the loss of a good father. A good father is all that my sister wanted for her baby, that was something we never had. We all know that there were only 3 women who had your heart Yogi, Joanie, and Tiana know that they will be taken care of. Rest my brother and save a place for me.

Love Teah

My heartfelt sympathy to the Harris family in the loss of Taurean. I did not know Taurean, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Taurean you are my 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~

I won't forget the times we had at Ft. Bliss in HHB 2/43...

Many of your boys gonna miss ya man

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Harris and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Taurean,
You are my cousin, my brother, my sun, moon and stars, and of course my hero
You were there for me when no one else was
You helped me and was a terrific role model
I thank you for all that you have done
i grew up with three first cousins as brothers plus my own brother and sisters
and even though it may have been a lot
But with you it was worth it
I love and miss you
May God Bless And Keep You
Signed your loving first cousin

I never got to know you but i miss you i only meet you one time. Joanie's Brother

I Didnt know SGT Harris well, but I was stationed with him at Ft Bliss, TX and knew him from mutual friends. He was one of the nicest people you could meet, and stayed wit a smile on his face! My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. When I first heard about his UNTIMELY death it really caught me off guard. I have been in the military for 5 years now, and SGT Harris is the first person i have ever known personally that has lost their life serving. Know that your Soldier will truley be missed by more people then you will ever know, and that no matter what he will never be forgotten!!! I would jus like to say to his daughter that your father was a wonderful man and a TRUE HERO TO US ALL! To SGT Harris, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS!! I SALUTE YOU!!!

Harris, you are greatly missed and I just wanted to let you know that. You were a great friend and Father. You will always be remembered and I pray for your families strength. Love always, Raey!

Hey T, I just wanted to say that I miss you soooo much. I can't believe that I am not going to be able to talk to you again. Just know I think about you everyday and pray for your family and Tiana. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Our family is sending you our love and prayers, with deepest respect and gratitude for Sgt. Harris's immense sacrifice and service. May God bless your family and bring you peace.

In loving memory of Sgt. Dustin Wakeman, kia 8/4/07, Iraq.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

Taurean, I know you will be missed by many. Every day, every hour, every minute, someone loses a loved one, but in your case we have lost so much more.

You were Jayden's godfather but he respected you as much much more. When I first heard the news, the first thing I thought about was that gun you wanted to give to Jayden. I thought about how I told you both that you were not buying him a gun. I thought about how many times he told me you were buying him a gun and bringing it for Christmas. I thought about how many times I told him that you were never bringing him a gun. Then reality hit and I knew that you really were never going to bring him a gun. It has been so hard telling him that, and explaining to him why. I can imagine what it is going to be like telling your little girl, and I am praying for your family.

Yogi, I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I have never lost a child under these circumstances, but I have lost a child. I just want to tell you that you will cry many nights, and everytime you think of Taurean you will hurt. It will not last forever, one day you will be able to think of him and those cries will become laughs. You will start to think of the happy times instead of the this very sad time. My family is praying for you and your family.

All of my prayers go out to your family Taurean. Especially your mom and little angel. I know that you will be watching over them at all times making sure that they are safe. Taurean, my friend, my child's godfather, my hero, may you rest in peace. We love you and we miss you.

To the family and friends:
I was SGT Harris' Platoon Sergeant for the first half of our deployment. I got to know Taurean pretty well. He was a very dedicated and hard working soldier. No matter what the task, I could always count on him to complete it. His loss saddens me deeply and the world is less bright. Please accept my deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family.

Sgt. Taurean Harris
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Sgt. Taurean Harris, I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but you will always be missed and loved. You will never be forgotten. With Love,

SSgt Richard Daugherty
United States Air Force
Brother of CTT1 Steven P. Daugherty/KIA 6 July 2007/ Baghdad, Iraq.

I never had the opportunity to meet Ssgt Harris. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God bestow the peace that passes all understanding upon family and friends during this difficult time.

Taurean, you will be greatly missed. As a fellow Amite County Trojan, JROTC cadet, and dear friend I express my deepest heartfelt condolences to your family. God only chooses the best, and I am not surprised that He chose you to add to His angels in Heaven.
May God continue to strenghthen your family and be with them in their time of sorrow.

To the family of Sgt. Taurean nT. Harris:
Please accept the condolences to your family for the loss of your fallen hero. He will never be forgotten. His sacrifice and bravery is second to none. I believe he is in heaven with his brothers now, as is my son Pfc. Joseph A. Miracle, who died on July 5th, 2007 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. You will survive, but never forget your beloved son, brother. Mrs. Miracle

I wish to expres my deepest condolences to the Harris/Wagner family. To his mother, you are a great person and should proudly hold your head up. You loved him but God loved him most.
With Deepest sympathy

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING YOU AND IT TOUCHED MY HEART DEARLY WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS. YOU WERE A WONDERFUL MAN, A LOVING FATHER, AND JOYOUS SON. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR MOM AND FAMILY. FROM ONE FELLOW AMITE COUNTY TROJAN AND AMITE COUNTY RESIDENT TO ANOTHER-MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Family of Ssgt Harris. I was present and in the same vehicle when he was killed. Please know that Ssgt Harris saved my life on August 2nd, 2007. I met him only that morning, and I will never forget his sense of humor, and professionalism as a US Soldier. Please contact me if you have any questions, i will try to answer any question I can.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle to find a place in this world. Taurean seems to be outside of your reach, and we know how that is. My son Benjamin was KIA in Ramadi Iraq on February 25th 2006. It will never be o.k. but I know that we all are here for each other. We share in your loss of Taurean and we stand beside you every step of the way.

Sgt. Taurean Harris
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

I share your grief in the loss of your loved one. I lost my son Sgt Alex van Aalten in April in Afghanistan. They were the best of the best and will be missed and loved forever. We are so proud of them. My prayers are with your family as only God can get us through this.

I am blessed to have worked with and to have known SGT Taurean Harris. It is hard to think of such a fine person and Soldier to no longer be in our presence...may he find everlasting peace and comfort in the presence of God.

The world in which we live, this country, and I owe our deepest respects to this outstanding young man who sacrificed his life so that we may enjoy our freedom and sleep well at night.

May you rest in peace Harris and please know that you are remembered.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Father we entrust our brother Taurean to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Taurean in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

Rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

To SGT. Taurean "Tee" Harris family and friends...I want to say that I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Tee was a very special person. He would always know how to get a laugh or smile out of you. I am going to miss him deeply!! He was a great friend, father, and son. Please stay strong and prayful. He will be missed, but never forgotten!!!

Sgt. Taurean Harris and Family:

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

REST IN PEACE TAUREAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Sgt. Taurean Harris, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Taurean rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Harris family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.