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TAYLOR RUSH WALKER TAYLOR On March 7, 2010, Rush Walker Taylor, age 75, retired Ambassador of Arlington, VA. Survived by wife, Joanna; daughters, Ann, Charlotte and Emily; son, Patrick Mensah and nine grandchildren. At his request, services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues, Washington, DC 20016 for either music or preservation or to Capital Hospice, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. Arlington Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Roger Mensah

April 4, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Taylor's Family, he had lived respected and died regretted and will rest in peace.
The Lord will bestow the best blessings on you all.
Roger Mensah, Silver Spring MD

TeeJay Scott ( Co-worker)

April 3, 2010

Greetings Mrs. Taylor and family, my condolence and prayers of peace are with you. Patrick, you always spoke well of your Dad with a humbleness and respect that is truly noteworthy of a son. May God bless you all with treasured memories to comfort you.

Henrietta Gilmore

March 31, 2010

My condolence goes out to the Taylor family. I'm a co worker and friend of their son Patrick who is a testament to his parents of what a loving and giving family that raise such a wonderful man. May God bless the family in their time of need!

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