BDBGoalie Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) I've been waiting for the news to catch up enough to the point that I can tell some of this story and ensure I'm not releasing new information.This involves a good friend of mine in my unit, and his roommate, Taylor. I have been friends with my buddy for a while, but I was just an acquaintance of Taylor's. He always struck me as a nice guy, and always willing to help others.They did not live in the greatest area of town, but it wasn't terrible either. Both my friend and Taylor were married and living separately from their wives.My friend and Taylor deployed to Afghanistan together. My friend was injured and MEDEVAC'ed back. Taylor recently returned at the end of the deployment.Saturday evening two individuals in their apartment complex's parking lot requested Taylor's help. First he allowed them to borrow his cell to make a call. Second he agreed to give them a ride. All out of the goodness of his heart. They killed him.It was intentional, and planned. I will not elaborate beyond that.First and foremost, sorry to see him go. I salute his bravery and compassion. He will be missed.Second, watch your ass. You never know what that other person is going to do. If you offer help, do it cautiously. Never trust until verified, and always maintain situational awareness.Third, hopefully this helps you put a little perspective on life. It sure as hell made me realize that my "bad" evening the night prior was nothing compared to what happened to Taylor, and what his friends and family have to go through now. I've spent the rest of the week going out of my way to make sure I'm doing all I can.Fourth, relish the time you have with those around you. You never know when it could end.http://www.newschannel5.com/story/18012262/family-seeks-answers-to-soldiers-murder Edited May 3, 2012 by BDBGoalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 RIP soldier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Damn it. This really pisses me off. Godspeed .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 That Is really scary and sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sorry for the loss of you friend. Agree with all the points you make, especially enjoying the time you spend with friends/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I hope they find the people that did this and make them suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 All condolences are much appreciated. I will pass them along to the family.I hope they find the people that did this and make them suffer.You and me both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sorry about the loss man, I hope they suffer much, much more than he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Wow. First RIP and Thank you for your service Taylor.2nd this is why capital punishment needs to come back. No more of this life in prison shit. Those fuckers deserve one punch from everyone in his unit, then a rope around their necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax33 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 RIP...What do the Marines say? Respect everyone and trust no one. People like these should be erased... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to all the friends and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Wow major condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Why did they kill him? Any idea?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Its sad when your neighborhood is more dangerous than Afghanistan or Iraq. My cousin is in Clarksville serving in the 160th. I am sure he shares your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 RIP...What do the Marines say? Respect everyone and trust no one. People like these should be erased...Plus a couple others come to mind. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to none. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.Rest in Peace Soldier. You will be avenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Oh shit, what the hell is wrong with people these days???My son is at Ft Campbell in the 101st...I hope they catch those cowardly bastards responsible and dump them off onto one of the Army training fields for his fellow solidiers to mete out some justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Man, that is fucked up. Condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Sorry for the loss Second, WTF! That is some messed up shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Nabbed the bastards:http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2012/05/03/clarksville-police-make-arrests-in-victory-road-homicide-case/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yeah! Fry 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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