Taylor Nelson (1990

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Taylor will forever be 14 years and 15 days old. Because of his ease in helping others he was able to donate his organs and 4 people now allow him to continue to live on. And now Mom (Shorty) has a picture forever with her on her back. Who would have believed she would have done it first? Although now, DAD has his tribute and, if you check it out closely it includes all three of you. The drawing is Myne Sis's concept, the writing is Pooh Bear's of your motto and the initials believe it or not are actually yours--I still have your 8th grage agenda book and traced your initals so they are exactly how you did them.

Tree Dedicated to Taylor at WMS

A Candle Burns Forever For Taylor

This Purple Rose is to signify Taylor's Middle School and the Purple Team he was on. He loved life, laughing and hanging out with all of you!! Remember his wild hair along with the holla and howdy's!!

A SHINING STAR

A shining star entered our life
We knew he was special
Anyone could see
But he wasn't for this world for very long
God needed his wisdom, his guidance, his love
So we gave him all that a parent could give
His life, his love, his beautiful smile
And when the day and the time came for him to go back home
We whispered "We love you and we will see you again".

In loving memory of our beautiful son

Love forever and always...your Mom & Dad

Your smile is a star in heaven

"Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but, rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy." -Eskimo Legend

"Christopher Robin?," whispered Pooh. "Yes, Pooh Bear?"
"I'll never not remember you...ever."

The brightest star in the sky!!

BRIGHT STAR

The sky has a bright star,

Brighter then all the others by far.

We can see it night or day,

We know it's you, showing us our way.

Helping us travel through our grief,

It doesn't matter what others say,

it IS you--that's our belief.

Keep shining bright for us son,

Until our time on earth is done.

Then you can meet us at heavens door,

and we will hold you in our arms once more.

The sky has a bright star,

Brighter then all the others by far!!!

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Family Tree

Tributes and Condolences

My First Born Son...Already 17 / Shorty (Mom)
Taylor,I just wanted to let you know that I have thought of you often in the past few days. I obviously know that your actual birthday has come to past, but I was trying to think of the right words to write. Then I finally decided just to...

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Hey Taylor...... / Ashley (Friend)
Hey Taylor.. Whats up? Havent wrote on here in a long time. Sorry about that, but dont worry I think of you alot, psshh you know that. I was looking through some old daycare photos of us ,Ashley and the boys. Many life lessons learned the...

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Practical Jokes / Glo (.)
Tay:

Know it's be awhile since I wrote but you see how busy we are getting with school back on. Say, Tay, can we keep the practical jokes to a minimum. Turning on all the lights and gauges, and all the bells and...

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Juniors! / Miranda Clemetson (Friend; Schoolmate )
Hey Taylor! I haven't been on here for a while. Sorry for that. Can you believe another year has gone by! we are the Junior Class at the High School. It's really insane! It feels like just yesterday we were in 7th grade at the Hawaiian Dance. I wear ...

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Mother's Day Blessings / Family Of William Myers

God Bless You / Family Of William Myers

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Band Night/Band Day / Taylor

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A Bouquet of Love / Grampa N. Gramma Anderson (Grandparents)

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Tree Dedication / Shorty (Mom)

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Thoughts... / Dorinda Anderson (aunt)

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It's almost Chocolate Day or is it Easter... / Glo

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To Tay / Tay's Family And Friends

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A year ago....... / Uncle Scottie

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REMINDER: / Dorinda Anderson (aunt)

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From our place to yours / Gramma And Grampa Anderson (Grandparents)

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His legacy

Recap Of What Happened
On March 9, 1999 our son Taylor Jaymes Nelson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He was 8 1/2 years old at that time. With the help of many people we were able to get him on an insulin pump on March 6, 2000. At the time he was diagnosed, his dad and I had stressed to him he could do anything he wanted to in life. As long as the person in charge, or one of his friends with him was always aware that he had diabetes and he had his "kit" with him he would go off with and/or without us and enjoy himself.

In September 2004 he began his 8th grade year and along with that he began his second season of football where he was a starting tackle. Taylor was very active in sports and did not let his diabetes slow him down. His motto in life has always been "I do not live for what ifs". As a parent many times I would say "Taylor, what if something were to happen" as he was doing things that were both diabetes and not diabetes related. His response to me was always "I don't live for what ifs mom, if something happens I will deal with it then".

Taylor's "what if" occurred on Saturday October 23, 2004 when he was helping a friend cut trees to later be sold. A freak accident in which a tree came down and hit Taylor on the side of the head knocked him unconscious. He was later pronounced brain dead. Taylor had turned 14 two weeks prior to the accident and had been able to receive his driver's permit. At this time we had asked him if he would consider being an organ donor. After explaining to him what that would mean he stated "I think I would want to do that mom". After we were told that doctors felt he was brain dead but could not say officially until more tests were run, we let them know of his wishes. On Sunday October 24 he was officially declared brain dead, and on Monday October 25 he was taken off all mechanical life support. As a result of his desire to continue to help people (which was something he did with great ease) he was able to donate his heart, liver, and kidneys. His pancreas and lungs went to research. Holly

Taylor's Photo Album

Bracelet Uncle Scott had made with my life's motto!

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This memorial website was created by Holly Nelson on 05/13/2005.
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Sponsorship

This website is sponsored by and through all of Taylor's friends and family. Especially WMS class of 2005 (the future WHS Class of '09). We contributed to the Teen Lifeline as this is a charity he felt was very worth while. As most of his friends knew he was there to help others whenever he could.

Memory-of.com made a donation to Teen Lifeline to commemorate the sponsoring of this website.

Audio & Video

	Grease Lightning
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	Taylor Wresting in Sidney
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	The Dance
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	Angels Among Us
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	Stairway to Heaven
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	Live Like You Are Dying
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	Tears in Heaven
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	I can only imagine
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	Carrie
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	River Of Dreams
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	The Cheap Seats
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	I'm Already There
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	Not A Day Goes By
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	I Will Remember You
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	Reckless
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	At the Beginning
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	Kenny Chesney- Who You'd Be Today
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Memorial Candles

	Family Of William Myers lit a candle on 05/10/2008: "May all the love you give to others, come back to you on this special day. Have a Wonderful Mother's Day-God Bless"

	Family Of William Myers lit a candle on 05/03/2008: "In hearts ur memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond & true, There is not a day, That a loved one doesn't think of u"

	Linda~Mom To JB Quiming lit a candle on 04/30/2008: "Dear Taylor in our hearts your memory is kept to love, to cherish & never forget.((Hugs))"

	Family Of William Myers lit a candle on 04/25/2008: "I send this special message to Heaven up above. Please take care of our Angels and send them all our love. God Bless"

	Dessa Smith lit a candle on 04/24/2008: "Thoughts of you and your family fill my heart. Know that I care. Joseph’s mom"

	Family Of William Myers lit a candle on 04/13/2008: "Missed in so many ways-All the things you use to do-When those times are recalled-It’s then your missed most of all-GB"

	Family Of William Myers lit a candle on 04/08/2008: "Remembering u on this day, so many memories in the hearts of those who loved you. You will always be there. GB"

	Family Of William Myers lit a candle on 04/05/2008: "Those we have held in our arms for alittle while, We will hold in our hearts forever."

	Donna Mom To ANGIE- ROBERT lit a candle on 04/03/2008: "Hi 5 to all your WMS classmates! What a bunch of special people who contributed to the TEEN LIFELINE n ur honor"

	Dessa Smith lit a candle on 04/02/2008: "Close ur eyes clear ur thoughts & feel the love of ur very own, very real guardian angel. Joseph’s mom"

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