Nicholas Taylor

Spc. Nicholas A. Taylor, age 20, of Berne, Indiana, died on July 16, 2012, in Wali Kot District, Afghanistan, from injuries suffered when his vehicle was struck by enemy rocket propelled grenades.

He was assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was known as Nick to his friends and family. 

Nick who graduated from South Adams High School in 2010.  He was into football, wrestling and track.   He was a volunteer track coach at the school during the Spring of 2011. 

Angels of God, pray for Nick

Friends describe him as well thought of and highly respected. He is also described as a people-magnet.

Family members stated that Nick was due to come home in September of 2012 and was thinking about taking criminal justice courses at college.

Nick is survived by many loving friends and relatives, including his brother, Drew. 

Pray for the 20 year olds who die in combat. Yesterday, they were just boys.

Let us pray that Nicholas Taylor is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen