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. Well now TJ, JT's back says it all! AND, we all know you got his back!! Family IS EVERYTHING and he went out and got a Tattoo that will always let people know how it is in our family. "FAMILY FIRST"!!

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

oh no i forget something! / Haley Njos (friend)
tay! i forgot to tell you, we might be using your quote for our class motto! we voted on them yesterday, and everyone who was in my class voted for yours so im thinking thats gonna be our quote. its something like: "We don't live for what if's...

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tay! / Haley Njos (friend)
hey tay! sorry i haven't wrote to you since homecoming, ugh, it's been crazy here. and super busy. the snow is insane. we would have so much fun here! we could go sledding, but you've probably already done plenty of that this year, huh? so your mom's...

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Thank You / Michele Mirabelli (none)
my son found this and passed it on to me - To the friends and family of Taylor, my heart aches and breaks for you. My son is named
Taylor James Nelson. His birthday is April 27, 1990. On December 5, 2004 he was hit by a drunk d...

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HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY!!! / Shorty (Mom)
Well Tator Tot, According to all laws of "this land" you are now a "MAN"!! Just remember you will always be our first born baby!! Right now it is 10:53 am here, in exactly 3 hours you will have been born and welcomed ...

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Homecoming-Your Senior Class is The BEST!! / Shorty (Mom)
Well man, By now I know that you are aware (of course you are you were there!) that we totally won the Homecoming game. Not only that in so many ways your friend in the senior class had your prescence known to everyone on the field and in the ...

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Happy Birthday / Grampa Anderson (Grandfather)

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Happy Birthday Taylor / Family Of William Myers

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Homecoming Salute / Grampa Anderson (Grandfather)

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First Day of Senior Year WOW! / Shorty (Mom)

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Seniors.. wow! / Miranda Clemetson (friend)

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Watchin'-I need your help / Shorty (Mom)

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God Bless You / Family Of William Myers

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My First Born Son...Already 17 / Shorty (Mom)

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Hey Taylor...... / Ashley (Friend)

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Practical Jokes / Glo (.)

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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

	Cindi Dana Regans Mom lit a candle on 10/30/2009: "I am thinking of you tonight angel as the sky darkens and the stars twinkle i am just thinkin about all our angels!!

	Brienna Soiseth lit a candle on 10/28/2009: "Hey just dropping in to say hi and love you bud"

	Jo-Ann Pacenta Lauren's Mom lit a candle on 10/28/2009: "As our angels keep their watch, please dear God, let Taylor, know that he is loved & missed so very much."

	Diane Angel Mom ~. Katie Cassidy lit a candle on 10/27/2009: "Taylor please stay so very so to your loving Mom and family, your so very missed and loved!!"

	Cindi Dana Regans Mom(last-mem) lit a candle on 10/27/2009: "taylor i am more than sure u r hangin with dana n flyin across the sky n sleepin on clouds happy angelversary!^j^"

	Coral Mum To Angel DJ lit a candle on 10/27/2009: "Sending Love and Hugs From our Family to yours xxxxx"

	Dessa Joseph Smith's Mom lit a candle on 10/27/2009: "Taylor always and forever you will be in our hearts. Hugs to heaven precious angels and to your family."

	Angela-Daughter To Angel Linda Taylor lit a candle on 10/27/2009: "Mornin' Angel. Sending hugs & prayers 2u & ur precious family 2day & always.God Bless"

	Tammy/Mom To Angel Stefanie Baker lit a candle on 10/26/2009: "Lighting this candle in ur memory Taylor on ur angelversary Bring comfort & peace to ur family let them feel ur presence"

	Delia Allan Tomlin's Mum lit a candle on 10/26/2009: "Precious Taylor thinking of you and your family and sending all my love xx"

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