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PRAZYNSKI, LCpl. Taylor B. Taylor Prazynski was born on Veterans Day in 1984 at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, the son of a staff sergeant, and lived his first four years on bases in Utah and Illinois. His father became a civilian in early 1989 - but not Taylor. The family moved to Fairfield, where Taylor adopted The Army Goods Store on Dixie Highway as his favorite hangout. Since 1990 the store has hung a picture of 6-year old Taylor, in a beret and camouflage jumpsuit, on a wall behind the counter. The store hung up a second photo of Taylor late last week. In this picture he's decked out in more military gear - the real kind. This photo was taken before Lcpl. Taylor B. Prazynski left in January for Iraq, where he was killed Monday, May 9 while fighting alongside his U.S. Marine corps battalion. He was 20. "Taylor always said he was where he was supposed to be," said his father, John Prazynski, "doing what he was supposed to be doing." Taylor didn't know he'd die a marine. He didn't even know he'd live to be a marine. His overt infatuation with the military came and went over the years, his parents say, but by his senior year at Fairfield High he'd decided to enlist. He and two of his best friends, Troy Riggs and Sean Barr, enlisted together. Taylor's mother was the last to know. "He worked with me at the Best Western in Springdale, and for a week everyone there knew he'd signed up except for me," said Claudia Focke-Curati. "He didn't want to upset me, but I wasn't surprised. I knew he was heading that way." After going through boot camp together in Parris Island, S.C., Taylor and Riggs were baptized at Vineyard Community Church in Springdale. That brings great comfort to his family. "We know Taylor's in heaven," John Prazynski said. Following a peace-keeping stint in Haiti, Taylor and his battalion were deployed from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to Iraq in January. They were sent to Fallujah, the heart of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While overseas, Taylor kept in touch with his family. "He called every week," said Taylor's stepmother, Carol Prazynski. "We laughed that we heard from Taylor more when he was (in Iraq) than when he was in Camp Lejeune - and he had a cell phone at Camp Lejeune." During a call in April, John Prazynski could tell his son was growing up. Taylor started talking about his plans for the future, including his desire to buy a truck, find an apartment and start college. "He wanted to be a teacher," John Prazynski said. Taylor called home for the last time on Friday, May 6. He told everyone not to be shocked if they didn't hear from him for a while. His battalion was about to enter a combat zone. He couldn't say much more. Until recently, Focke-Curati had saved most of her son's phone messages from Iraq. Shortly before his death she cleaned out her voice mail, but she saved the message he left on Valentine's Day. "Hey, Mom. I'm doing good. . .calling before I go back to the room. . .I miss you. . .love you. .." "I've listened to that one a good bit this week," said Focke-Curati. "Maybe 20 or 30 times." Taylor B. Prazynski is survived by his mother, Claudia Focke-Curati; his father, John F. Prazynski, and his wife Carol; a brother, Ryan Blomer; a great-grandmother, Gertrude Horgan; two grandmothers, Mary Alice Prazynski and Urshel Arnett; and many other loving family members. Taylor was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hershel and Siegrid Curati, and Francis J. Prazynski. Funeral services with full military honors will be held Wednesday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Fairfield High. Visitation will begin Tuesday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the high school. Final interment will take place Friday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, supporters honor LCpl. Prazynski by making memorial donations to the LCpl. Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial Fund at any Fifth Third Bank Branch. The Avance Funeral Home of Fairfield is serving the family. Condolences may be sent at www.avancefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Taylor Prazynski
Travis Howard
May 25, 2024
Visited Taylor's resting place and read his story. You are not forgotten.
Leslie Seltzer
May 27, 2019
I just saw Taylor's grave on CNN for Memorial Day . Thank you Taylor for your service. You gave your life for our United States. I did not know you but honor you. God Bless your soul! God Bless your family
Jerald Hand
May 26, 2017
"I cannot begin to speak. Thank you for helping with the sandwich. Make peace a reality,live, walk in the beauty my freind". Lcpl Hand.
Charlie Gili
April 20, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Prazynski Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
June 2, 2012
Taylor,
We met your Dad at the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom on 27 May 2102. We talked, we learned about you and we cried. We have never met a prouder man.
I look forward to serving with you in Heaven.
Len Willette & Andrea Willette
1SG, US Army (retired)
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski:
Always remembering Taylor. "Some gave all."
James 'SPY' Reilly
November 17, 2011
A man I never had the honor to know but think of him every week!
August 23, 2011
May your sons light shine in your lives always. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Amry mom
Kristin Kreuter
May 30, 2011
Thinking of you and Taylor.
Semper Fi
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2011
May 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski:
Please accept my remembrance of Taylor on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski:
Remembering Taylor 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
Donna Salvano
April 26, 2010
For the Family of LCpl. Taylor Prazynski: My husband found a piece of paper torn right down the middle and he picked it up and it was a handsome picture of Taylor in his dress blues with a letter from Taylor's dad about "Impact a Hero". Since the letter was torn down the middle we could only read half of it. We went online & read about Taylor's short life and how he sacrificed it for his country. Our own son is a United States Marine and has just completed his four years of active duty. We thank God that he is coming home safe. Our thoughts & prayers are with Taylor & his family as the fifth anniversary of his death approaches. May God Bless Taylor and we thank him for the sacrifice he made for all of us. Our Deepest Sympathy, The Salvano Family.
James 'Spy' Reilly
March 23, 2010
Taylor, I was telling someone about you and your Dad today. Went onto the WWW and learned something new about you. That is you were born on Veteran's Day. Amazing. Thank you ... see you soon Marine .. Semper Fi ...
gary
September 8, 2009
i still havent forgotten your sacrifice taylor. thanks so much for everything you did for fairfield before the marines and what you did as a marine.
Kenna Larra
June 24, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski:
Taylor 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
The Neal family
June 16, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Prazynski,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of Taylor ~ (Debra Estep)
May 12, 2008
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 Taylor, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep
Twinsburg, Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Prazynski!
denise kaiser
March 30, 2008
every day i think about you and know in my heart that you will never walk thru my door again but i know that you are looking over us and are with us every day i just miss you so much and just wanted you to know how much i was so thankful to have you in my life love always! mama k
Susan Maier
March 27, 2008
John,
I am so sorry to hear about Taylor. Unfortunately, I just came upon this news. I have been trying to locate you, Taylor and Claudia since our return from Italy in 03. Please contact me. I would love to hear from you.
denise kaiser
January 11, 2008
taylor well it is another year and just dont seem like it but i was just thinking about you today and i just miss you so much. please look over all of us and until we meet again. i love you
Randi and Carolyn Pearson
January 9, 2008
To the Prazynski family,
We wanted to learn about some of the soldiers whose families are meeting at Ft. Campbell this weekend and researched some of the names. Your son was obviously an outstanding young man. We hope to meet you at Ft Campbell, or if not, some time in the future. We will include you and your son in our prayers.
Proud parents of Samuel F. Pearson
KIA 10 Oct 07 Baghdad, Iraq
Randi and Carolyn Pearson
denise kaiser
November 28, 2007
taylor i love you always!
Katie Lawlor
November 27, 2007
Dear Friends of Taylor
Just wanted you to know that with every evening's newscast I think of the impossible loss of someone so special. . .with such potential to do great good. In just the short life Taylor was given his impact was great. . .he left us doing exactly what he wanted to do. I've just learned of a 10 yr. old boy in Marion INDIANA sending over 3800 Christmas cards to our soliders .. .one for each lost. He's in need of boxes of cards as he has the help of other elementary schools and Scouts to do the writing. Just wanted everyone out there checking in to know these brave young men and women truely impact as heros long after they've passed along.
Katie
Susan Stanley
November 6, 2007
Dear relatives of Taylor, my son SSGT Russell J. Verdugo is buried in Arlington National Cemetery along with your hero. I took some photos last Memorial Day Week-end 2007 and have a photo of your Taylor’s grave site and marker. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let me know. I know we are so very proud of our fallen heroes, but we miss them so.
In loving remembrance of our heroes!
Gold Star Mother,
denise kaiser
October 22, 2007
see taylor their are so many people in this world that you have touched their hearts..thanks taylor and i miss you every day i love you always-mama k
Janene Giuseffi
October 20, 2007
Taylor, its been a couple years, and still its hard. ive recently come to realize what being a marine really is. and i want to thank you again for your bravery and sacrifice. this world needs more people like you, and i hope youre watching over all of us and helping us to lead our lives as you lived yours.
i hope to come see you sometime soon. until then, god bless.
Christine Birhanzl-Lowe
October 19, 2007
I have the honor to have a flag that was flown by Sergeant Timothy Wilson over Forward Fire Base Dulab in Dulab, Iraq in honor of his friend LCPL Taylor Prazynski.
I never had the opportunity to meet Taylor, but this past year, I have met his family and friends.
Through them, I feel like I know Taylor. My promise is to support our troops. My promise is to promote the support of our troops.
God bless you Taylor. You live on in the hearts of many, even those of us that never had the chance to say thank you for your service and thank you for protecting our county. You are a hero to all of us. God bless.
August 19, 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 you and 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
denise kaiser
July 28, 2007
i love you always taylor!!!!
denise kaiser
July 18, 2007
hey taylor just thinking about you always and i hope you are with me every day. you are so special to me and my family and always will be - you are our HERO always!!!! love ya
July 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Prazynski and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Brittany Rooks
May 30, 2007
hey taylor...just was thinking of you today...i am hoping this summer i can come see you...everybody really misses you so much..it is hard to believe it has been 2 years...but taylor you are always in our thoughts everyday..xoxo...see you soon
denise(mama k) kaiser
May 28, 2007
thank you to taylor and everybody in the military that give us our freedom......i love you taylor more and more everyday......
Jessica Warren
May 13, 2007
Hey Taylor, it was nice to finally come and see you. It's been two years since your passing, and I still can't believe it.
Standing at your grave and praying to myself..I walked through the cemetary and remained speechless seeing all of the headstones. I hope you're up there watching over all of your friends and family. I can tell how greatly you are missed.
Dennis and Vicki Wells
May 9, 2007
We think of Taylor today as we did yesterday and as we will tomorrow. God has him in his keeping we have him in our hearts.
Garnet Jenkins
May 9, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski.
A Multitude of Thanks, for your Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Taylor, remain in your heart always. The thoughts and prayers of a Grateful Country continue to be with you today and every day.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
denise kaiser
May 8, 2007
taylor - i just can't even believe that it has been two years today. i miss you so much and all i can do is remember all the great times we had with you and you were such a big part of our family and we all miss you so much. i will always be your biggest fan and will never forget that great smile. i love you always - t
denise kaiser
March 31, 2007
this is something i wrote for tayor when he passed - remembering taylor
i would like to say that i was so blessed to have taylor in my life. he was so special to me and my family. my son and taylor had such a special bond with each other that taylor became a part of our family and that is all it took for all of us to fall in love with that great smile and his big heart. taylor has so many great talents and i think the number one quality was his positive attitude towards everything he did. this is what made him so special to alot of people because taylor would put other people ahead of himself. he would do anything for anybody even if he didn't know you. for taylor to be so young and have that bond with so many people that is why he had a heart of gold. in my book he was a gift from god.
i will never forget the first time i met taylor. brandon and taylor had plans to go to the football game and he didn't get to our house in time so i took him to the game so he could be with brandon. from then on we had that special connection with each other and i am so thankful for that. when taylor gave my my nickname MAMA k it fit just perfect because it came from the heart of taylor and i was blessed with another son in my life. i would do anything in the world for my kids and he was a part of that. i was so proud of that.
i was so happy that my son brandon found such a great/best friend in his life with taylor. they were more than friends, they were like brothers. they could talk about everything and they were always together. taylor made our life full of happiness and fun everyday. it was never a bad day when taylor was around, that is what makes him so special. he always wanted everybody to be happy.
i know that taylor will be in my heart forever and i know that he will be my guardian angel now. i truly believe that taylor will be looking out for everybody who touched his heart.
when it is time for me to go to the special place of god, i truly believe that taylor will be the first one waiting for me and that will be such a honor to have him standing there saying come on mama k. that will be a very special to be reunited with such a special person who touched my life.
taylor had alot of special people in his life and he will be deeply missed by so many people but he will never be forgotten. he has done so much in his life that it will go on forever. OUR HERO FOREVER! TAYLOR BRADLEY PRAZYNSKI
i love you forever - T
mama k (denise kaiser)
March 10, 2007
My deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of this brave soldier. I don't know you and will never know you. But I thank Taylor for the freedom I am enjoying in my life. His sacrifice for us all is the ultimate gift. The Bible says there is no greater honor than when someone gives their life for others. Jesus did it and Taylor did it also. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Taylor. Having lost someone close I can tell you that time heals broken hearts and our faith tells us that we will see our loved ones again.
Sincerely and Respectfully
denise kaiser
March 9, 2007
taylor it is the 9th of march today and i just want you to know that i think of you more and more everyday and i hope you know that you will always be in my heart. i miss you taylor and i am very blessed to have you in my life. love ya always
Karen Ryan
March 5, 2007
To the Prazynski family:
Please accept my condolences. Although I do not know you, I was struck by your son's story when I read an article about your son in our hometown paper a while ago. I saved that article for the longest time. He apparently was a wonderful young man. I was particularly awed by his last name. My son is a Lance Corporal in the Marines. His expected deployment to Iraq is Sunday, March 11, 2007. As with any parent, my heart is heavy. I noted all of the wonderful comments about your son and your ongoing commitment to keep his values and goals and military achievements ongoing. I was struck by the name because my son has a nickname known only to those of us very close to him (and he would never want me to have done this and I do apologize)but it is Pazynski! So, in my (selfish) search for solace as my son departs, I have the hope that your son will be a guardian angel for my son...I believe Pazynski will then prevail with Prazynski to guide and guard him. Thank you for sharing your son/sibling/mentor. I hope I have not offended anyone with my impertinence. My heart goes out to you all and thank you for understanding.
A Marine Mom
denise (mama k) kaiser
February 25, 2007
taylor - you have been on my mind alot and can't express myself enough but write to you. you are missed so much but know in my heart you are in a much better place and god has big plans for you. it will never be the same tho. love you with all my heart - mama k
denise kaiser
January 28, 2007
thinking about you taylor - i miss you and love you forever... mama k
denise (MAMA K) kaiser
January 21, 2007
taylor you are missed by so many people and i am so thankful you were a big part of our family. we love you always. thanks for being such a great friend to brandon....
THE KAISER FAMILY loves you forever.
denise (mama k) kaiser
January 1, 2007
happy new year buddy love ya always
denise kaiser
December 25, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS TAYLOR............WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS ! THE KAISER FAMILY!!!
Kelley
November 12, 2006
You would have been twenty-two today, its hard to believe... I miss that smile of yours!
Mom
November 12, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
chelsea k
November 12, 2006
hey bub! i miss u so much! i cant believe today is your birthday. it seems just like yesterday u was at my house. i cant wait to see u again. u mean the world to me. i love you with all my heart. i cant believe its ur 22nd bday. it seems just yesterday wen u and bee were 16. i love u and miss u so much. thanks for everythin. ur the best!
USMC.
love chelsea
DENISE (MAMA) KAISER
November 12, 2006
I JUST WANT TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR AND I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. THNAKS FOR BEING A BIG PART OF OUR FAMILY AND I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU ALWAYS - MAMA K
brittany rooks
November 1, 2006
just was thinkin about you today. miss you!
DENISE KAISER
October 25, 2006
TAYLOR (T)JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU AGAIN LIKE I DO EVERYDAY. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I HAD YOU IN MY LIFE AND YOU FIX REAL WELL IN OUR FAMILY. YOU WERE LIKE A SON TO ME AND WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. THAT SMILE IS WHAT KEEPS ALL OF US GOING BECAUSE YOU HAD SUCH A BIG HEART. THANKS FOR BEING IN OUR LIFE. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS- MAMA K
Heather Willet
September 14, 2006
Well Taylor(T)I'm sitting on the beach in NC right now with this beam of sunshine just peaking throught the clouds and just reminded me of you. Makes me think your smiling at us from up there in heaven. You know you are never more than a thought away in my heart. It's a wonderful feeling to know that one day I'll be reunited with you and you can take me on a "heaven" tour and show me what I've been missing this whole time!! I'll be holding you to that one! Ha.. Well your missed like crazy (as you know already) and I love you very much! Thanks again for all you gave up for us all to be here today. As I'm sitting here on the beach I realize without you and your brothers who fought so hard for us, I may possibly not be here now! Your the best! Love, Heather Willet
Brittany Rooks
September 13, 2006
Taylor,
It has seemed like it has been yesterday that I last saw you. I truly miss the laughter we shared in the class with each other in highschool. I really do miss you. YOu are always in our hearts and memory.
Love always,
Brittany
denise kaiser
September 12, 2006
sorry t - it has been 16 months not 18 months since you passed. i got confused.........i love you always and miss you bunches......
mama k
denise kaiser
September 9, 2006
taylor - it has been 18 months today since you have passed and i just want you to know that i am so proud of you and what you have done for all of us. thank you and miss you very much. love always - mama k
denise kaiser
August 12, 2006
t - just thinking of you always and to let you know how much we miss you - everyday i just think of that great smile and it puts a smile on my face. love you always
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 8, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Amber
July 16, 2006
You will always be missed...
denise kaiser
July 14, 2006
miss you taylor...............love ya always - mama k
Eric Boggs
May 29, 2006
Taylor,
I am on my way to 3/8 in a few weeks. I am proud to serve in the same unit you served in. Rest easy brother, I'll see you soon enough.
Eric
DEBRA LESLIE
May 13, 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Prazynski,
I am sorry for the loss your son, Taylor. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Taylor for serving to protect and keep our country safe. You did a fine job and I am proud of you. God Bless America and God Bless Lance Cpl. Taylor B. Prazynski. Your sacrafice of life will always be remembered and honored.
Ed Lloyd
May 10, 2006
Taylor,It's been a year and I just visited your stone today at the track.It's the only real memorial here to visit since your laid to rest with the other heroes so deservenly so. I took you some Red,White,and Blue flowers buddy.You have touched alot of lives "T" and your sacrifice will never be forgotten here back home.Thank you so much Taylor for your courage and bravery you wore in those boots and armor.God Bless you Taylor and all the other soldiers fighting for our freedom as well.
DENISE (MAMA K) KAISER
May 9, 2006
TAYLOR TODAY IS A VERY HARD DAY BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN A YEAR TODAY. I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY AND I JUST STILL HAVE A VERY HARD TIME WITH IT. YOU HAVE BEEN SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON TO ME AND MY FAMILY. I DON'T THINK THE HURT WILL EVER GO AWAY. I KNOW IN MY HEART YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND I DO GET SOME PEACE OUT OF THAT. I MISS YOU SO MUCH T AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THAT GREAT SMILE SOMEDAY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS EVERYDAY- I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
Jessica Warren (formerly Pabst)
April 25, 2006
Taylor,
It's been so close to a year since your passing. I keep you in my thoughts..And I hope everyday that you are always remembered.
My husband is deploying in a few short months and I would hope that you and all of the other fallen heroes are keeping a watch out for our soldiers fighting this war.
Thank you for the sacrifice you've made. I know I will never forget you.
SPC & Mrs. Marc Warren
DENISE (MAMA K) KAISER
April 23, 2006
I MISS YOU T.......................
LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!
SPC William Derrick Wallace
April 21, 2006
You will always be remembered...
denise kaiser
March 15, 2006
TAYLOR - I JUST CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I MISS YOU AND IT DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER FOR ME BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT YOU ARE IN A VERY SPECIAL PLACE. T - YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THE ROOM THAT YOUR MOM AND DAVE DID FOR YOU. IT IS AWESOME!!! BUT I BET YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT. HOW SPECIAL IS THAT. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE. LOOK OVER THE ONES YOU LOVE AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN - T. I LOVE YOU FOREVER.
MAMA K
denise kaiser
January 9, 2006
it has been 8 months today taylor and i just don't think it gets any easier. i miss you so much and i am so thankful to have you in my life and i love you more than words can say - until we me again t - love you always mama k
Jessica Warren (formerly Pabst)
January 1, 2006
Taylor,
Last night (new years eve), while watching the news right before midnight, I saw a memorial to you. I couldn't help but cry. I remember you in 6th grade(homeroom)..I remember you senior year. I also remember watching you play football (I still have the pictures!!). You have touched us all in so many ways. And we're all so proud to have known you and had you in our lives in one way or another.
Thank you Taylor..
denise kaiser
December 31, 2005
TAYLOR - IT HAS BEEN HARD GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT YOU. I MISS YOU EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE BUT KNOW IN MY HEART THAT YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW. THANK YOU SO MUCH T FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR US. YOU HAVE TOUCHED OUR HEARTS IN A WAY THAT NOBODY CAN UNDERSTAND BECAUSE YOU WERE PART OF OUR FAMILY. IT IS THE END OF 2005 AND I DON'T THINK IT WILL GET ANY EASIER HAS THE YEARS GO ON BUT I KNOW UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN - THAT WILL BE A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. I LOOK AT THINGS SO DIFFERENT NOW T AND IT IS ALL BECAUSE OF YOU......THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY - DON'T EVER FORGET THAT ONE. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART BECAUSE YOU WERE LIKE MY OWN SON AND I AM SO BLESSED THAT YOU AND BRANDON WERE SO CLOSE BECAUSE HE FIND SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIEND IN YOU EVEN THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD. TAYLOR- YOU NEVER GAVE UP ON YOUR FRIENDSHIP WITH B- HOW AWESOME IS THAT AND NOW YOU ARE STILL WITH BRANDON AND US EVERYDAY EVEN IF WE CAN'T SEE YOU. WE KNOW YOU ARE THERE. LOVE YOU ALWAYS - T
MAMA K
christina hatton
December 30, 2005
I came upon this on accident, I am from Hamilton orig. I just wanted to say Thank You for his and your families sacrifrice. God Bless
Angela Garcia Garcia
November 13, 2005
I am sorry you never saw 21. I know you watch us, Little Nephew. As your day came upon us, my computer crashed. Now, it is normal again. We are empty with out you.
denise kaiser
November 12, 2005
HEY T - I JUST WANTED TO SAY
HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY BUDDIE!!!!!!
YOUR ARE IN MY THOUGHTS EVERYDAY AND I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW SO PLEASE LOOK OVER THE ONES WHO LOVED YOU THE MOST. GOD BLESS YOU AND I LOVE YOU T - HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY
MAMA K
Heather Willet
November 12, 2005
TAYLOR- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! TODAY IS A VERY SAD DAY FOR US ALL NOT HAVING YOU HERE TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU ON YOUR 21ST BIRTHDAY! I WANT TO TAKE THIS DAY TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE FOR US ALL TO BE HERE TODAY! YOU HAVE IMPACTED MY LIFE IN WAYS THAT ARE UNDESCRIBABLE! YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN BECAUSE YOUR UP THERE WATCHING OVER ME! YOUR SMILE I MISS EVERYDAY, BUT YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND HEART EVERY MOMENT OF EACH ONE OF THOSE DAYS! I LOVE YOU T. AND I'LL SEE YOU ONE DAY AGAIN IN OUR ETERNAL LIFE!!!! LOVE, AUNT HEZ
chelsea kaiser
November 10, 2005
Taylor
i miss you so much, this 6 months has been very sad without you, i love you so much and you will never be forgoten by me and my family, you ment so much to every single one of us. and i am so thankful i had you in my life.. you was my 2nd brother.. It is gonna be harder as the weeks, months and years go on but i love you and i am goin to be with your mom every step of this hard time as well as your dad. WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. the big 21 is coming saturday. i miss ya so much plz watch over us, your my hero. god bless you everyday. i love you so much T. THANK YOU.
chels AKA lil sis
Angel McVey
November 10, 2005
i remember Taylor in high school he was a very cool person mr. and mrs prazynski i am very sorry for your loss. i don't know how much of a comfort i can be but all i know is is that he is in heaven now in peace with God the father almighty and he is okay now. again my condolences.
DENISE KAISER
November 9, 2005
TAYLOR - IT HAS BEEN SIX MONTHS AND I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOU ARE WITH ME EVERYDAY. IT IS SUCH AN HONOR TO HAVE SUCH A HERO IN OUR LIVES. WE THINK OF YOU DAILY - T AND WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON IN OUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ALL OF US. WE MISS YOU DEEPLY AND WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO OUR FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU T - JOHN, DENISE (MAMA K), BRANDON AND CHELSEA KAISER.
Chaddee from Exisle
October 20, 2005
I'm very sorry to hear that - my condolences.
Edward Toler (KOSH)
October 19, 2005
We will think of him every year now. Along with so many others.
Angela Garcia
October 18, 2005
I still can not get over this tragedy. I remember when he was born. He was a sweet boy who grew to be a Marine.
Anne Muzos
August 15, 2005
To the dear family of Lance Cpl. Prazynski,
Our family is so saddened by the loss of your son. It goes without saying that he was a very brave Marine who brought honor to his fellow Marines, his country, his family, and himself. We appreciate what he did for his country more than we can express--he is a true hero, and thanks to the military, our great country still remains a democracy and free!! May God's love bring peace to your hearts.
In appreciation,
Anne Muzos <> <
William Bloomfield
August 15, 2005
May God continue to Bless you and your family and provide you the strength, courage, and wisdom in the hours of your need. I did not know Taylor personally, but I know him very well, indeed, for it was my privilege to have served with such good men as him in my years in our Corps. He will live as long as there is a Marine Corps, for we will never forget. My family sends our sincere condolences.
Semper Fidelis, Brother Taylor
GySgt, USMC, Retired 1958-1982
denise kaiser
July 25, 2005
TAYLOR YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EVERYDAY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS LOOK OVER THE ONES WHO LOVED YOU THE MOST. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.....YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
MAMA K
Linda Lloyd
July 25, 2005
Taylor, the loss of you has been overwhelming. You have touched our lives in a way I never thought could happen. With losing you, it has made my family want to reach out to all branches of our military and be there to help in anyway we can. You have made such an impact on our lives, and we thank you. We will make you as proud of us, as we are of you! You are our Hero. We love you and miss you every single day.
Lois Heffelfinger
July 21, 2005
May God bless you and keep you in His loving care
H Wayne Willis, GySgt, USMC,Ret'd
June 27, 2005
Semper fi, MARINE
Garfield, 1962
Amber Dominguez (Gehrlich)
June 19, 2005
I had the pleasure of working with Taylor at Symmes Tavern. (2003) I remember him telling me he wanted to join the Marines as soon as he graduated. He was very polite and a sweet guy. My prayers are with your family. I didn't know him that well but he left an impact on my life. He will be missed.
denise (mama k) kaiser
June 10, 2005
IT IS SO HARD EVERYDAY FOR ALOT OF PEOPLE WHO TOUCHED TAYLORS LIFE. HE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ALOT OF US. I WILL MISS HIM DEEPLY AND I KNOW WE ALL WILL BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN MY EYES. HE WAS LIKE A SON TO ME AND I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE SOMEBODY SO SPECIAL IN MY LIFE. HE HAS SUCH A GREAT FAMILY AND THEY ARE REALLY SPECIAL TO ME AND MY FAMILY. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING AND TAYLOR I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN BECAUSE NOW I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WAITING IN HEAVEN FOR ALL OF US. IT HURTS AND I DON'T THINK THE PAIN WILL EVER GO AWAY BUT I CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT DAY WHEN IT IS MY TURN TO GO TO THAT SPECIAL PLACE IN THE SKY. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW T AND THANKS FOR GIVING ME MY NICKNAME MAMA K BECAUSE IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. YOU WERE A SON TO ME AND I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH T. YOU HAD SO MANY SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE AND I DON'T THINK THERE WILL EVER BE ANOTHER PERSON AS PLEASANT AND KIND TO OTHERS LIKE YOU. YOU ALWAYS MADE PEOPLE LOVE YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR KIND HEART AND YOUR GREAT SMILE. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I WILL THINK OF YOU THE REST OF MY LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU TAYLOR AND LOOK OVER THE ONES THAT MEANT THE MOST TO YOU. WHICH IS ALOT OF PEOPLE - I CAN TELL. YOU WOULD BE SO HAPPY T FOR WHAT CITY OF FAIRFIELD HAS DONE FOR YOU AND ALL THE GOOD HEARTED PEOPLE WHO WAS SO TOUCHED BY YOU. YOUR FAMILY HAS SO MUCH FAITH AND THAT IS WHAT HELPS ME GET THROUGH SOME OF MY DAYS. I WANT TO THANK TAYLOR FOR LEADING ME AND MY FAMILY TOWARDS CHURCH BECAUSE NOW WE HAVE HAD A BAPTISM AS A FAMILY AND I WANT TO THANK ALL THE PEOPLE THAT WERE THEIR FOR US..JOHN,CAROL,ANNE, SEAN,ASHLEIGH AND JIM THAT MEANT SO MUCH TO ALL OF US AND TAYLOR YOU WOULD OF BEEN SO HAPPY FOR ALL OF US ESPECIALLY SEEING SEAN HELPING BRANDON WITH HIS. I KNOW YOU WHERE THERE AND HAD A BIG SMILE ON YOUR FACE UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN TAYLOR. YOU WILL NEVER BE MISSED BY YOUR OTHER FAMILY SO DON'T FORGET THAT ONE. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!
Heather Willet
June 9, 2005
Today is a very sad day for friends and family of Taylors. It's June 9th, one month after his passing. If everyone reading his guest book could please take a moment of there time to say a prayer for all who loved him and all who still grieve over his passing. I'd also like to take a moment of my time to say that Taylor you are missed everyday buddy, and I love you so much. I know you are in the greatest place of all now and as hard as today is, because my faith in the Lord I know in my heart you are truly happy now. You are in my thoughts daily and my heart always. I love you T
Rose Miller
June 8, 2005
I met Taylor when i started dating his best friend Troy, they were always together, since they were togheter i got to know Taylor pretty quickly he became one of my best friends. He always knew what to say on a bad day and would listen to just about anything. I got to seehim and troy graduate boot camp togther and it was on of the prouds days of my life, to see to boys turn in to Marines. I will miss him so much and he will always be in my heart. I am so very proud of him. I Love You Taylor..watch over us!
Anne O'Hara
June 8, 2005
Although my memories of Taylor go back to his high school days with my son, Sean, it's really his time before boot camp and as a Marine that hold the most dear memories for me. When Sean left for boot camp two months before Troy and Taylor, both Troy and Taylor took the time to visit with me. They really helped me while I missed Sean more than words can express. I loved talking with them about what they anticipated for themselves as Marines. I loved that they shared their dreams with me. I love them like sons. The day they left for bootcamp caught them by surprise and they each left voice messages for me saying they were off to Parris Island. Because I had an appointment out in Fairfield, I was able to drive by the recruiters office where they were leaving from. I was so thankful to be able to say goodbye to them both. Staff Sergeant Holland let them both out of the van to give me and Ashleigh hugs and then off they went. I love being a Marine Mom and I love and appreciate Taylor [Sean and Troy] and their service which keeps us free. I am grateful that they were trained by such a man of integrity as Staff Sergeant Holland. And I am eternally grateful that we will see Taylor again in heaven. John and Carol, you will remain in my prayers. Thank you for such a great hero. His sacrifice for us will never be forgotten.
LCPL Troy Riggs
June 8, 2005
I'm truly unable to say how blessed I am to have a friendship like I did with Taylor. He has left us all with many cherishable memories that we could never forget. I have plenty of memories from when Taylor and I were back in Parris Island. Many of us who he touched so much, don't know what we will do with our lives now, but his legacy will always live on. Everyday when I put on my uniform I run my hand across my Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Each time I do this I see Taylor, because as long as the Marine Corps is alive so will he. To some of us we have lost a loving son, carring brother, a best friend, and a fellow Marine. But we all have lost a true AMERICAN HERO. I will miss you Taylor, I love you.
SEMPER FI
BRANDON KAISER
May 31, 2005
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I WILL ALWAYS MISS TAYLOR. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON IN MY LIFE. HE WAS ALSO A BIG PART OF OUR FAMILY AND I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE HIM,JOHN, CAROL, CLAUDIA AND RYAN IN MY LIFE ALSO.
I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GOOD TIMES THAT WE HAD TOGETHER.I WANT YOU TO KNOW T THAT I WILL LOOK AFTER YOUR MOM FOR YOU. I PROMISED HER THAT SO T LOOK OUT FOR ME BECAUSE WE WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST OF FRIENDS. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. I AM SO HAPPY THAT I HAVE ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES THAT WE SHARED IN MY HEART BECAUSE I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM. I WILL LOOK OUT FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY - T. YOUR FRIEND FOREVER.
Lynn Tucker
May 30, 2005
My heart goes out to your family and all Taylor's friends. The loss of your son is a reality I can't imagine. Two of my sons are in the same unit as Taylor's and it is through them I learned of Taylor. They are still in Iraq. I pray for God to give you relief and comfort knowing Taylor was a baptized believer. Please take care of one another and know there are many Marine moms out there thinking of and praying for you everyday.
Heather Willet
May 29, 2005
I feel absolutely blessed to have had Taylor (T) in my life. Everyday without his smile will be a hard day to handle. He had the greatest way of just making everyone love him! He truly is one person that I will never forget, and one person that I know is smiling down on me from above. When this first happened I was angry in a way, wondering why Taylor? Now I realize that God just took the best of the best (which trust me he got in Taylor), his job here on earth was fulfilled. Now God needs that beautiful spirit in his home! What a hero T is to all who knew him, and even ones who never got the honor of knowing him! I was blessed enough to have the ultimate gift from Taylor given to me already. That being, I have now accepted Jesus Christ into my life. What a joy that is! Thanks Taylor (T) for helping me see the light, and now because of this, I'm gauranteed to see your beautiful smile again one day! I want to end this by thanking Taylor and all soldiers who have given there lives for our freedom. Please never forget the ultimate sacrifice they have, and still are, making for our country. Please also pray for families and friends that may be grieving over lost love ones, and pray for those who are still in battle this very moment! God Bless America. I love and miss you so much Taylor! Thank you!!!!
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