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Mark Diluzio
March 23, 2019
I met Forrest when I was a Detective Sgt. in CID at BPD. Forest answered the phones and worked with us as a volunteer. One day we spoke about WW II and I found out he and Dad both landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.... D-day and both of them were involved in the Battle of the Bulge.... Forrest, you and my dad were part of the greatest generation. When you get to heaven, please look my dad up.....God Bless you Forrest and thank you for being part of my life.....you will be missed...God Speed Forrest.
Bob & Carol Totten
March 9, 2019
We, as so many others, had our lives touched by the gentleness, knowledge and shining example of what being a Christian is all about. Forrest knew and acknowledged that he owed everything in his life to God. We have many fond memories of our friendship with Forrest.
One special memory was reading about Forrest's visit to Washington DC as part of an Honor Flight that took WWII veterans to the nation's capital to see the WWII memorial. Forrest, a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, wrote a detailed report to his family describing that trip and how he and his fellow WWII veterans were received and honored. At the end of his report he wrote an Afterword which, in my humble opinion, spoke volumes about the character and humility of this Christian gentle American.
Forrest Taylor's Afterword
In their writings, Tom Brokaw and Stephen Ambrose refer to the sixteen million armed forces members of WWII which included approximately 23,000 women as The Greatest Generation and Men in Boys' Bodies. They told their audience who we were but not what made us great. I think three sources formed our characters and made us citizen soldiers.
First. It was our parents and families. In many Depression homes, that included grandparents who gave us the values of love, honor and obedience. Not only were there usually three generations under one roof, but generally two languages were spoken since grandparents from Italy, Greece, Germany, and the Balkans were usually first-generation Americans.
Second, a silent army of hundreds of teachers taught us citizenship values that citizen soldiers need.
Lastly, it was the churches and synagogues that gave us religious support.
We salute you Forrest for a life well lived here on earth. We know that we are better people for having crossed your path and enjoying your friendship! Your published obituary is well written and your family is to be commended for capturing the essence of what a fine father, grandfather, and great grandfather should be.
God Bless, Bob and Carol Totten
David Kravatz
February 25, 2019
We at truly grateful for all the time that Forrest volunteered at the Bethlehem Police Department - he was a true gentleman and always willing to lend a hand!!
Thank you for your years of service to your Country and your Community!! You will be missed!!
Maria and Mark Vrabel
February 24, 2019
God Bless you, Forrest. You were a true gentleman, an excellent storyteller, a kind, gracious, caring, GREAT man. We loved volunteering with you at the Bethlehem, PA. Soup Kitchen. We will never forget when you were asked how are you today, Forrest, your answer was always "PERKY, how are you?" Rest In Peace, Dear Friend. Thank You For Your Service To Our Country.
Lance Nothstein
February 24, 2019
R.I.P. Mr. Taylor. You will always be remembered as a man of honor and dignity. I will always remember the cold winter evening of your presentation. You thanked the audience for attending. As you told your story of the Battle of the Bulge, you mentioned that two fellow soldiers in your Company died of exposure. Here you thanked us for so little while we thanked you for so much. Thank you for saving the world- we will never forget you or your generation. Rest Easy Sildier.
Stephen Savage
February 24, 2019
God bless to a true WWII hero and a humble man. It was a pleasure hearing your story of your time in the service. Rest in peace, Sgt.
John Loosbrock
February 24, 2019
Forrest was a true gentleman.
He made you feel like family.
Being in his company made you a better person.
I will never forget his fascinating stories.
I will truly miss spending time with him, and being in his company.
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