Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is such a tragedy. We were in Franklin NC over the Thanksgiving weekend. The entire community has been shaken by the passing of Trooper Taylor. We heard many stories from many different people regarding Trooper Taylor. He left a very large mark on the Western Carolina community. He seemed to a great man and law enforcement officer.

My thoughts and prayers to the loved ones he left behind.

Tiffany Morgan
Wife, Bo Morgan, Versailles PD, Versailles KY

What is there to say about Trooper Taylor, he was a good man, a great person to be around and was always making jokes, I had the pleasure of working alot of wrecks with Calvin while I was a vol fireman and there was never a dull moment with him, also we had the pleasure of him helping out with a class we were taken in BLET at the time, he took time out of his busy night to stop by and take each of us and go through all the equipment in his patrol car, it takes someone dedicated to the job and people to do stuff like that, and Calvin never had a bad thing to say about it. At a time of loss we need to think back to the good times, and with Calvin there was a lot of them. We will all miss Calvin and we wish the best to his family, because we all know Calvin is setting with the Lord now and isn't suffering anymore.

Rookie Jeremy Smith
BLET 001

I have worked traffic here in England for 20 years. This touched home. Please convey condolences from myself and immediate colleagues to Calvin's family. All our brothers in the USA are in our thoughts right now. We will always stand shoulder to shoulder with you, no matter what.

Constable 2121 Patrick Byrne
Cheshire Police, England

My Brother is a state trooper here in North Carolina and what happend to this trooper makes me feel like I Lost a brother. I am truly sorry to hear of this troopers death. To his family stay strong and may God guide you at this time of grief and sorrow. Take comfort in knowing he is gone but not forgotten and he made a diffence in the world.


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Motor Officer M. Burns
Meck Co Sheriff Office

We have laid to rest a true hero. A special friend, and a man of honor. Always with a kind word, a funny joke, or a warm smile. I had the pleasure of working many scenes with Calvin. He was a wonderful trooper who served his state with great pride and integrity. Rest well Friend, we will miss you.

Telec Phillip Caldwell
Waynesville Police Department

He was a great officer. He always had a smiling face and would help anyone with anything. Calvin will be missed for a long time. He made me realize the type of officer I wanted to be and have the same values and morals and integrtiy as him.

Archie Shuler CFI
Waynesville Fire Dept.

I didnt know Trooper Taylor personal, but I have several good friends employed by his agency. And when they lose one of there own, you feel like you've lost someone to.My best friend told me alot about Trooper Taylor, so much that I felt that I knew him. It doesn't matter who you know or who you don't know, but my heart goes to his family and friends because, Trooper Taylor stood for the good in each and everyone of us. One day we will see Trooper Taylor again, just as everyone remmembered him. My prayers go out to his family and friends. We are all brothers out there standing for the same things Trooper Taylor did.

God Bless.

Deputy T.L. Lytle
McDowell Co Sheriff Office

My prayers are with you at your time of loss.
In August if this year I lost a very special friend who was a police officer. With the help of family and friends and the love of God, we can make it.

It takes a special person to serve and protect people they don't even know. People in law enforcement are very special God made them that way.

Peace Be With You!

Julie J.

Calvin Taylor was one of the finest troopers in the State of North Carolina, probably in the United States as well. Calvin was great with people, he was a Christian man, and had a wonderful family who loved and supported law enforcement. He could pull along side you in that unmarked Crown Vic, and no matter how bad your night was going, you'd be laughing after he left. Calvin knew how to be a COP...in all aspects. I cannot recall one time where he mistreated a single person, as I had the opportunity to back him up several times while working for another agency. Calvin trained alot of young troopers coming out of Basic School, and those troopers were trained by the best. Rest well Calvin, you will not be forgotten.

Officer C.Matthew Reid
Asheville Airport Police

I knew Calvin from the time he started on the Highway Patrol until his "home going". He is not dead. Only his body is. He is in Heaven with his Lord.
Calvin worked under my father from 1981 until 1993. He then transferred to Haywood county where he worked with my uncle. You never saw Calvin without a smile on his face and a kind word for you. You could not help but like him. He was one of the kindest people anyone could ever know. He did his job and did it well. He is a roll model for new officers, no matter which agency they work for.
Calvin will be truely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ptl. Brian M. Walsh
Hendersonville Police Department

Yesterday, we laid to rest a true American hero who wore the badge for 20 years without prejudice or bias. I had the honor of patrolling Haywood County with him for 8 1/2 of those years. We will close up the hole in our ranks, but not in our hearts and never our memory. Trooper Taylor left a strong message of integrity, loyalty and hope for officers young and old. I, personally will miss him greatly and the citizens of this county have lost a true diamond in the rough. God bless Trp. Taylor's family and anyone else who may mourn and miss his smile and laughter.

Lt. JL Haynes
Haywood Co. Sheriff's Office

may the lord jesus christ be with you

cpl louis janesek retired
orange co sheriff office

My deepest sympathies to all those directly affected by the early passing of Trooper Taylor. I look at the memorial page regulary, with every time hoping not to see another name added to the growing list of fallen brothers and sisters. To Trooper Taylor's family and friends remain strong and keep your heads up. Rely on all the good times with Trooper Taylor to keep you motivated. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brother Taylor you have worn your burden well. It is now time for you to walk the beat of Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in hell.

Anonymous

Taylor was a good man, i hate to see him go, but i know that he is now protecting the streets of heaven.

Sgt. Jt Martinez
Waynesville Police Department

I stand with a heavy heart again today, for yet another one of my brothers has died. God bless you trooper Taylor and may god be with your family.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

To the family and friends of Trooper Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept., Florida
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

May you now rest in peace my Brother. You have served your community unselfishly for 20 years. Now may you work a quiet shift in a peaceful place. Thank you for your dedication. You, your co-workers, and your family are in my thoughts. Please watch over us and keep us in line!

Dir Kevin R Turley, EMT-B / EMT-Tactical
Cheaha EMS & Rescue Services, Inc (Alabama)

WE AT WAKE FOREST POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFER OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE NCSHP AND TO THE FAMILY.WE HAVE LOST A BROTHER IN OUR GREAT STATE.GOD BLESS

MASTER OFFICER J.E.MARTIN
WAKE FOREST POLICE DEPT

I am sorry that we have lost another brother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Taylor

Senior Trooper M.S.George
South Carolina Highway Patrol

Thank you Trooper Taylor for your service and sacrifice. I find it very comforting to know that you and other troopers are always risking your lives to keep our nation's highways safe. May God be with you, your family and fellow troopers.

Explorer Sgt. Patrick Siemon
Baltimore County Police Explorers

My family and I would like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of trooper Taylor. Thank you trooper Taylor, for your service in your community as well as your country.May God bless you and your family. We will always remember you in our prayers.

Lt. Shane Lamb Supervisor of Security
S.C. Governors School for the Arts and Humanities Greenville,S.C.