Not Alone, But Among Friends
BIRTH30 Apr 1986
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, USA
DEATH4 Jul 2017 (aged 31)
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA
BURIAL
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery New
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Sgt. Jamie S. Taylor, age 31, passed away July 4, 2017, in Savannah, GA.
was born in Cheyenne, WY, April 30, 1986.
He is survived by his parents, Joe Reese and Joy Taylor.
He attended Blount County Schools and graduated from Heritage High School in 2004. In 2007, Jamie proudly joined the United States Army. After graduating from basic training at Fort Knox, Jamie had special training at Fort Sill and was finally stationed at Fort Stewart. Jamie served two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom where he earned several medals, including, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Jamie is also survived by his sons Coen and Liam, and their mother Aleesha; his three sisters Jenna, Reese, and Marisha Bish; his brother, Jacob Reese; his grandparents, Lois and Joe Reese, Sr.; four nephews and two nieces; and many friends that became brothers to Jamie throughout the years.
This annual Memorial ride was designed to remember those we have lost to war, tragedy, and veteran suicide victims. Only 22 riders maximum are allowed to participate in this long distance Memorial ride as they travel 500 miles in 12 hours or less between Florida & Georgia. It is said that a person dies twice: 1st when they pass away, and second when they are forgotten. Because of this each rider rides in honor of a fallen hero to keep their memory alive to have their name and story remembered by all those who see the ride, or visit this Memorial and remembrance page. Please share the names, or contribute pictures and/or stories to help achieve this.
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