SGT. MICHAEL CHARLES TAYLOR, 23, of Tomball, was killed in action December 7, 2005 in Balad, Iraq. He was preceded in death by his father David Taylor, and is survived by wife Dusti Taylor, daughter Sadie Taylor, mother and step-father Stephanie and Curtis Tompkins, and siblings Justin and Davina Taylor. Visitation will be held from 12-9 p.m. Sunday at Klein Funeral Home in Tomball. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Tomball. Interment with full military honors will follow at Foltin Memorial Cemetery in Hockley.∼Dec. 26, 2005, 12:56PM
Friends, kin pay tribute to soldier for his dedication
Sgt. Michael Taylor of Hockley died in Iraq blast
~Houston Chronicle
Army Sgt. Michael Charles Taylor was remembered for humor, kindness and dedication to his country and loved ones at a funeral service Monday for the Hockley man killed in Iraq.
"Without the courage and bravery of Sgt. Michael Taylor, we couldn't be here today," Army Chaplain Maj. James E. Caraway said during the service at Tomball's First Baptist Church.
The 23-year-old was killed Dec. 7 in Balad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his truck.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th Field Artillery Brigade, III Corps Artillery at Fort Sill, Okla.
He attended Tomball High before earning his GED and joining the Army in July 2001.
"Michael gave his life for the freedom of a people who were not born into a country as ours, so that their children may know what it is like to make a life of their choosing," his friend Baker said while reading from a statement he prepared with Taylor's older brother.
His brother, with Baker standing nearby for support, said: "Michael once said we were all soldiers in our unique way. We do what we must to protect our family and friends. This was the final sacrifice he made to us."
Just before his death, Taylor had been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
"God saw fit to give you more rank, from sergeant to an angel that day," said his uncle.
Taylor is survived by his wife, and their 3-year-old daughter; his mother and stepfather; his brother and sister; grandmother, stepbrother and stepsisters.
His mother said Taylor, as a child, was "intelligent, spiritual and insightful."
Taylor is preceded in death by his father, David Lee Taylor; grandmother, Rose Foltin Foster; and grandfather, Carl Taylor.
Friends, kin pay tribute to soldier for his dedication
Sgt. Michael Taylor of Hockley died in Iraq blast
~Houston Chronicle
Army Sgt. Michael Charles Taylor was remembered for humor, kindness and dedication to his country and loved ones at a funeral service Monday for the Hockley man killed in Iraq.
"Without the courage and bravery of Sgt. Michael Taylor, we couldn't be here today," Army Chaplain Maj. James E. Caraway said during the service at Tomball's First Baptist Church.
The 23-year-old was killed Dec. 7 in Balad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his truck.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th Field Artillery Brigade, III Corps Artillery at Fort Sill, Okla.
He attended Tomball High before earning his GED and joining the Army in July 2001.
"Michael gave his life for the freedom of a people who were not born into a country as ours, so that their children may know what it is like to make a life of their choosing," his friend Baker said while reading from a statement he prepared with Taylor's older brother.
His brother, with Baker standing nearby for support, said: "Michael once said we were all soldiers in our unique way. We do what we must to protect our family and friends. This was the final sacrifice he made to us."
Just before his death, Taylor had been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
"God saw fit to give you more rank, from sergeant to an angel that day," said his uncle.
Taylor is survived by his wife, and their 3-year-old daughter; his mother and stepfather; his brother and sister; grandmother, stepbrother and stepsisters.
His mother said Taylor, as a child, was "intelligent, spiritual and insightful."
Taylor is preceded in death by his father, David Lee Taylor; grandmother, Rose Foltin Foster; and grandfather, Carl Taylor.
SGT. MICHAEL CHARLES TAYLOR, 23, of Tomball, was killed in action December 7, 2005 in Balad, Iraq. He was preceded in death by his father David Taylor, and is survived by wife Dusti Taylor, daughter Sadie Taylor, mother and step-father Stephanie and Curtis Tompkins, and siblings Justin and Davina Taylor. Visitation will be held from 12-9 p.m. Sunday at Klein Funeral Home in Tomball. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Tomball. Interment with full military honors will follow at Foltin Memorial Cemetery in Hockley.∼Dec. 26, 2005, 12:56PM
Friends, kin pay tribute to soldier for his dedication
Sgt. Michael Taylor of Hockley died in Iraq blast
~Houston Chronicle
Army Sgt. Michael Charles Taylor was remembered for humor, kindness and dedication to his country and loved ones at a funeral service Monday for the Hockley man killed in Iraq.
"Without the courage and bravery of Sgt. Michael Taylor, we couldn't be here today," Army Chaplain Maj. James E. Caraway said during the service at Tomball's First Baptist Church.
The 23-year-old was killed Dec. 7 in Balad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his truck.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th Field Artillery Brigade, III Corps Artillery at Fort Sill, Okla.
He attended Tomball High before earning his GED and joining the Army in July 2001.
"Michael gave his life for the freedom of a people who were not born into a country as ours, so that their children may know what it is like to make a life of their choosing," his friend Baker said while reading from a statement he prepared with Taylor's older brother.
His brother, with Baker standing nearby for support, said: "Michael once said we were all soldiers in our unique way. We do what we must to protect our family and friends. This was the final sacrifice he made to us."
Just before his death, Taylor had been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
"God saw fit to give you more rank, from sergeant to an angel that day," said his uncle.
Taylor is survived by his wife, and their 3-year-old daughter; his mother and stepfather; his brother and sister; grandmother, stepbrother and stepsisters.
His mother said Taylor, as a child, was "intelligent, spiritual and insightful."
Taylor is preceded in death by his father, David Lee Taylor; grandmother, Rose Foltin Foster; and grandfather, Carl Taylor.
Friends, kin pay tribute to soldier for his dedication
Sgt. Michael Taylor of Hockley died in Iraq blast
~Houston Chronicle
Army Sgt. Michael Charles Taylor was remembered for humor, kindness and dedication to his country and loved ones at a funeral service Monday for the Hockley man killed in Iraq.
"Without the courage and bravery of Sgt. Michael Taylor, we couldn't be here today," Army Chaplain Maj. James E. Caraway said during the service at Tomball's First Baptist Church.
The 23-year-old was killed Dec. 7 in Balad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his truck.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 13th Field Artillery, 214th Field Artillery Brigade, III Corps Artillery at Fort Sill, Okla.
He attended Tomball High before earning his GED and joining the Army in July 2001.
"Michael gave his life for the freedom of a people who were not born into a country as ours, so that their children may know what it is like to make a life of their choosing," his friend Baker said while reading from a statement he prepared with Taylor's older brother.
His brother, with Baker standing nearby for support, said: "Michael once said we were all soldiers in our unique way. We do what we must to protect our family and friends. This was the final sacrifice he made to us."
Just before his death, Taylor had been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
"God saw fit to give you more rank, from sergeant to an angel that day," said his uncle.
Taylor is survived by his wife, and their 3-year-old daughter; his mother and stepfather; his brother and sister; grandmother, stepbrother and stepsisters.
His mother said Taylor, as a child, was "intelligent, spiritual and insightful."
Taylor is preceded in death by his father, David Lee Taylor; grandmother, Rose Foltin Foster; and grandfather, Carl Taylor.
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