Matthew Taylor

I never met Sergeant Taylor. However, I participated in an event today in his honor on Sebago Lake, Maine. I had the distinct honor of meeting his father and his uncle and spending time talking to his uncle about his kids and how they were growing up. I think one of the most important things and the loss of somebody is what their life meant. It was very evident in speaking to his family about how powerful his impact was on those around him. Today his legacy reached out and touched, probably...

Missing you today, Matt, in a special way. Just wanted to stop by and tell you. Almost 16 years now. Doesn't seem possible. I love you forever and look forward to seeing you again when God calls me home. Always, Mom

It is so crazy to think about the sacrifice my father made. Even crazier to see what support we received. I was young when it happened but even now it affects my life. The decisions I make and how I think can all be tied back to this event in my life. Some days find myself wondering about what my life would be like with him in it. Would he be proud? Would we be close? I will never know. All I know is that he was a great man who laid down his life for something larger than himself.

Thinking of you today as I do every day, my sweet boy and big brave soldier. I miss my son, I miss my friend. I love you forever. Mom ♥♥♥

Thinking of you today. Thank you for your sacrifice.

My son, Luke Schoeck, and Matt were best friends from elementary school through high school. I remember Matt hanging out at our house and all the crazy things they did. Matt was my "other son". He will always have a special place in my heart. On this Memorial Day, I wish to honor him and know he is missed.

To the family of SSgt Taylor, I was stationed at Sather Air Base Baghdad at the time of his passing. This morning I came across a scrap book I had created, and forgotten about, from my tour there. I was a pallbearer for your son and kept a clipping that I had searched for so I would know a little about the hero that I was carrying.

I hope this reaches you...

I was honored to partake in the Patriot Duty for your son. This is the ceremony of placing his casket into the aircraft...

Miss you more today than ever, Matt. 6 years. How can that be? You will forever be my baby boy -- and always my hero too. Love you, sweetheart.

Man was going through some of our old year books and came across your pictures... Made me speechless and realize how much the world misses you man