Donnie Taylor Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

Military Air in Fatherhood
In the Taylor family, Donnie Taylor played the bad cop. He had spent four years with the Air Force and there was a certain military bent to his parenting of Donnie Jr. and Simone, his 16- year-old son and 14-year- old daughter, his widow, Sarah, said.

There was only homework, no TV, after school. If Daddy said the sky was blue, it was the shade of blue Daddy said.

"In every household you have a good guy and a bad guy and he was the very stern parent," Mrs. Taylor said. "The children had a lot of respect for him. They really loved their father."

The Taylors, who grew up in Harlem and were high school sweethearts, separated eight years ago, but that did not make Mr. Taylor, 40, an office services assistant with Aon Corporation, any less involved in the lives of his children. When he disappeared in the collapse of 2 World Trade Center, his son was about to go over his list of college picks with his father.

"All it's done is made both children very strong and very determined in what they've set out to do," Mrs. Taylor said of the attacks. "They're not going to let this setback stop them from the dreams they and their father had."

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My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr Taylor. I never got the chance to meet him, but his son Donnie Jr was my track and field teammate in high school. Experiencing 9/11 and the aftermath was horrific. But I like to believe the under the leadership of our beloved coach, we supported and rallied each other during that difficult time. I certainly wish both of them could still be here to be present and celebrate life with their loved ones. But I believe we´ll all be...

November 11, 2024 | Other

Sending our deep sympathy to your family. Daily may God continue to give the comfort and help needed as you try to cope with this sad loss. Donnie is still missed so very much and will never be forgotten.

The Kindred Family

October 12, 2019

Hi Donnie,
The last time I wrote you was 2015
I just wanted you to know I still chant for you everyday
I still listen for them to read your name every year. This year will make 18 years but one ever forgets. As a Buddhist I believe in reincarnation and I know you are now happy and well. I still chant for your family as well because the pain of 9/11 and your loss never goes away.
But hopefully they can find some peace
Take care. Colette

Colette Coates

July 24, 2019 | Rockville, VA | Friend

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Colette Coates

July 24, 2019 | Rockville, VA | Friend

Hey Donnie you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Celese Reynolds

July 23, 2019 | Bronx, NY | Friend

Peace be with donnies spirit.

July 19, 2019

We will never forget - fellow Aon employee.

Tony Clementi

September 11, 2017 | Chicago, IL

I don't know Donnie and I randomly picked his name when they read the 911 victim's names. I am a buddhist & I chant for all the victims but especially him. When I came to NYC I went to the world Trade memorial & found his name on the waterfall square. I recently visited NY again but found the new museum was $69 to visit. I was saddened because you can put in a name,see a picture and learn about them. Today I decided to Google him & there at last was his beautiful picture & his life story....

July 06, 2015

Always praying with and for your family. I didn't know you personally, but I know of your family and how much they loved you. I know your son DJ is resting with you as you continue to watch over your family.

Orlando D'Ambrosio

November 25, 2012 | Syracuse, NY

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