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 write. I am putting a poem on here that Uncle Scottie wrote for his friends that he lost and I changed some of the words just a little, but it was almost like he wrote it for you.
Remembering you I looked at life and saw I had a gift. But I never thought it would come so swift.
I heard the news, And started to cry. But the hardest thing of all, Would be saying good-bye.
Now I have some hard times, hoping to hang in here though I love you with my whole heart, but I had to let you go. I wish for happiness and hope my heart mends. But I will never forget you, My special nephew, son and friend. Adapted from a poem written by Scott Anderson (Taylor’s Brother/Uncle)
This pretty much says it all! Love ya, Shorty
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 there, I mean were else would you learn about the greatest food combination ever (Grilled Cheese and Maple Syrup, Still do that till this day). Wow, Big Day today huh, Your B-Day, 17 you are getting old. Happy Birthday!! Anyways thought I would just check in with you and wish you a happy birthday, I miss you Tay........Your Friend Ash
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 whistles were going off in my truck was funny the first time but it scared Jennifer the second. She really thought we were out of gas when I had just filled it up. But at least I had a witness this time. You deserve to get yelled at by her.
I'm still putting together all the fun we had in Disney to DVD. Too many pictures and to much fun. As you know, cause you were there. The joke you played on Uncle Marv was right up your alley. He didn't think it was funny......until much much later....
We'll your birthday is coming up soon. Wow! 17! I can only imagine that day. Let see, you would wake up with (a little more aches and pains--cause your getting older) everyone would wishes you a happy birthday... As you left for school, in your driveway was a brand new red corvett (all yours), in the passenger seat is that little blonde chick that you've been dating ready to wish you a Happy Birthday. I can only imagine.
Glo
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 your purple bracelet everyday, and wonder how much crazier the days would be if you were still with us. I can imagine you running around the school being as loud as possible. haha, Well I hope all is well, up in heaven! The class of 2009 sure does miss ya!
guess where?? / Callie Chamberlin (friend) wanna hear something way super cool tay?
im in germany!!!!! it's so amazing here. everything is small (especially the people) their roads are tiny and their cars are so cool. all manuals and WAY fast. crazy drivers also..haha. i don't know if you would've taken german but if you had i would'Ve definately convinced you to take the trip here with me.
watch over me & all the other americans when it's time for us to fly home..keep us safe!
Hey Tator Tot! Where do I start? Myne Sis is heading to Minot then to New York tomorrow--you know your job! I have been thinking of you so much lately that my brain is over full. I am hoping somehow your class finds a way to have you graduate with them now that you are all Seniors. Wow, I have a boy who is a Senior. You should have seen all of the reactions of the people in Denver when they saw your Tatoo on my back when we were at Jacob's graduation. It was so sweet! Mandee hung out with JT and then wound up getting a cold from all of the late nights. But it was so worth it to go.
My boy, I just need to have you watch and lean on right now, sometimes emotions are right at the surface and I would love to just let them out, but I work through them--we always told you when life gave you lemons what were you going to do with them... I have chosen to make lemonade!!
Seniors.. wow! / Miranda Clemetson (friend)Read >>
Seniors.. wow! / Miranda Clemetson (friend)
Hey Taylor! Sorry I haven't stopped by in so long, The time has just been blowing by! I mean look at us now! we are seniors! That is so crazyz to me! I mean, wow.. it seems like just yesterday we were in the 7th grade at our hawaiian themed dance at the Jr High just having fun. And now, its all about college and careers and everything about the future. I wish things were back how they used to be, everything was so simple and carefree. But, The past is exactly that.. the past. and all we have now, is too look at our future. I will be stopping by soon again. Sorry you have to listen to me rant on and on! I miss you lots and think about you eveyday! Talk to you soon!
This Day / Grampa &. Grandma Anderson (Grandparents)Read >>
This Day / Grampa &. Grandma Anderson (Grandparents)
We were sitting and thinking of you this day and well, it is rainy out and kinda gloomy and we found it hard to get a good spin on our mood. It seemed like a bad day. Then the question came up, what would Taylor say about it? And then I knew and the day began to change. I could hear you say that it is a good day and cherish it as it may be the only one you have left and the rain will grow that grass green Grampa, the grass that has been so dry and so brown and just imagine the green. Taylor, on this Memorial Day 2008, we want to thank you for reaching beyond once again and brightening our day! I don't know how you do it man, just that you do! Thanks again man and you have a good one too.
Taylor, wow! It's been a while since I've sent a note to let you know we remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe up there while you look down upon your family and see what great accomplishments they have and will make. What a great group of friends you have also. I'm very impressed! You were certainly a great friend to them before you left- they still know you are worth holding onto as a friend.
It's pretty lonely down here not having you here to talk to once in a while, but it's also nice to have this website to keep in touch.
Please keep smiling down on us on those warm, sunny days Taylor - I can feel you gleaming down on us while we're looking up. It's a great feeling to know you are with us still. Help us to make good decisions and to have some fun until we meet again.
Take care and we'll chat again later. Auntie Dorinda 3/4/08
Merry Christmas! I am just sitting here thinking about you and about tonight. James and I will be going out to Grandma Carol and Grandpa Beards for Christmas. We will be out there with Uncle Scott as well as your mom and dad, brother and sis. Speaking of your bro and sis, Alexander is getting so big and has such a bright imagination and learns so much. And Amanda, Wow she is turning into such a bright and beautiful young women. I know you are just as proud of them as we all are. So I am still trying to find a way to send you up a whole bunch of ketchup since I don't know if they have enough up there for you, but I haven't figured out how to do that just yet.
But I suppose I have to get ready for tonight. Keep watching over your very large extended family and we will be talking to you soon.
Merry Christmas / Grampa And Gramma Anderson (Grandparents)Read >>
Merry Christmas / Grampa And Gramma Anderson (Grandparents)
Mornin' T. Merry Christmas. I am going to sit for a minute! I am nearly our of breath from all the hustle and bustle. Trying to get ready for Christmas Eve you know and Gramma's traditional dinner and then do all the dishes BEFORE opening gifts. Makes me crazy too. You remember how it was. Same ol' same ol' now too. Gramma is delivering mail today. Good thing too 'cause of late folks like me. If Gramma didn't deliver mail today, just think of all of the folks that wouldn't get a card or a present. So anyway Tay, I just didn't know what to get you this Christmas so I hope you will settle for this note that carries as much love as an old Gramma and Grampa can pack into it. I know that you will be here this evening man and you'll find your chair waiting as it always will be. Also got your favorite peanut butter cups on the shelf. Oh, by the way, Santa will be standing right by your chair this year! Scott is coming home too and Kris and Jim will be here as of course will your Mom and Dad and Sister and Brother. So, we are really looking forward to the evening with you T and the wonderful memories it will bring. Until then, all our love.
From our place to yours / Gramma And Grampa Anderson (Grandparents)Read >>
From our place to yours / Gramma And Grampa Anderson (Grandparents)
Well, it is high time that Gramma and I wished you Happy 17th. We are a bit late Tay as you well know. Seems that things just go faster for us now and the next thing you know, we are late. Oh, we knew all along when your birthday was but then you see, we move so much slower these days. Well anyway Gramma does. I know 'cause I can see her. It has been a while now since you took on your new assignment Tay. Man, there have been a lot of things going on here. I am sure you know how proud you can be of your Sis and Bro. Man I tell you T, they have done such a wonderful job in their lives. In the community and school. Both of them such good looking, fine upstanding young citizens. You know what I mean. Like you man. I drove by your home and saw that your Mom had been directing some decorating. Wow! It was awesome wasn't it? We are looking forward to the worldwide candle lighting in December and Gramma and I will participate with a whole lot of great memories. Well Tay, I am going to move on now but I will be back and it will be much sooner than this visit. Meanwhile, we just want you to know that we visit you in our thoughts often and we want you to know how very much we love you and how proud of you we are. Take care and stay busy.
For Taylor On His Angelversary / Denise Kneale (connected by angels )
Remembering you on your Angelversary Taylor, knowing that you are loved, at so much peace with no more what 'if's. Stay close to your dear family, letting them know you are always near to them with little signs. Love and Blessings Denise mum to James. http://james-kneale.memory-of.com xxx
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.
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