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Updated: 10:02 PM Jul 3, 2008
Taylor Laid To Rest
A soldier from Beaufort County who died last week in Iraq was laid to rest Thursday.
Posted: 6:49 PM Jul 3, 2008Reporter: Dave Jordan |
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A soldier from Beaufort County who died last week in Iraq was laid to rest Thursday.
Services for 20-year-old U.S. Army specialist Joel Taylor of Pinetown were held at the First Church of Christ in Washington. An estimated 700 mourners filled the church. Taylor died last week, along with two other soldiers, when an IED blew up their truck in Mosul.
Joel's brother John mourned his brother during the services saying, "I'm sure he will be busy being a guardian angel with never ending shifts. No days off and no relief in sight. Joel, I hope God assigns you a gate guard because I want you to pat me down when my time comes."
Joel's father Scottie said, "Son, I see you to your rest now, for there will come a day when we all will see you again."
As the funeral procession left the church, people lined the highway with American flags.
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My mother told me that cars were lined up all down Highway 264 from in Washington city limits all of the way to Douglas Cross Roads. Joel deserved it for sure. As for the rain...God opened the skies of Heaven to receive the soul of one of His own.
To the family of Army specialist Joel Taylor, I would like to say, first I'm so sorry, and next God is getting his army together and Joel was picked. I often get depressed when I see God has taken someone so worthy, not because Joey didn't deserve to go to heaven, but because he left us behind. He's eating with Kings, God and his son Jesus. He feels no pain. And no more worldly distractions. It wasn't in vain, Yes I do feel freer.
It was a very emotional day to see all the red,white and blue flying. Joel paid the ultimate and we thank him, & his family. Fighting for our freedom. It was such an honor to stand along the road and hold his flag and thank him & the family one last time. God Bless.
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