Funeral Services for Army Major Brent Russell Taylor
Nov 17, 2018, 1:22 PM | Updated: 4:41 pm
OGDEN, Utah – Funeral services were held Saturday for Army Major Brent Russell Taylor, who was killed on November 3 while serving with the Utah National Guard in Afghanistan.
Maj. Taylor was laid to rest in Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden following funeral services at Dee Events Center in Ogden. His wife, Jennie, and all seven of his children, including his 11-month-old daughter were all presented with American flags at the graveside.
Maj. Taylor was deployed at the beginning of the year while serving as mayor of North Ogden. He took a leave of absence from that position to serve overseas.
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Little Josie Bailey leaving the service for Maj. Brent Taylor holding an America Flag. ❤️ #BrentTaylor #ksltv pic.twitter.com/u5ZfNR9ySE
— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) November 17, 2018
2:58 pm
LIVE: Aerial coverage of Major Brent Taylor funeral outside Ogden’s Dee Events Center https://t.co/Vl6KWGeLpl
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:52 pm
Here is a look at the procession route to Ben Lomond Cemetery. #BrentTaylor #MajorBrentTaylor pic.twitter.com/21s8lEhfPL
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:37 pm
VIDEO of the hearse carrying Major #BrentTaylor arriving prior to his funeral services at Dee Events Center in #Ogden. pic.twitter.com/dssHNbQsJt
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:18 pm
Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge, a General Authority Seventy of the @LDSchurch and Jenny Taylor’s former LDS mission president, speaks at the funeral of Major #BrentTaylor. https://t.co/59E4gVdel4 pic.twitter.com/QFURm1JDQi
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:14pm
Mayor #BrentTaylor‘s father, Bishop Stephen Taylor, who is conducting his son’s funeral, takes time to thank military members and their families for their service. https://t.co/59E4gVdel4 pic.twitter.com/YRcXVnN3yH
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:12pm
Major General Jefferson S. Burton: The President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, called Jenni Taylor to express his condolences on the loss of Major #BrentTaylor. https://t.co/aslwNtM80n pic.twitter.com/KUFQz8YnLO
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:05 pm
Major General Jefferson S. Burton and Adjutant General of the Utah National Guard: loss of Mayor #BrentTaylor felt deeply among out command. https://t.co/59E4gVdel4 pic.twitter.com/4XFdUUqel2
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
2:01 pm
Such a sad and somber day. My brother is in the @UTNationalGuard Honor Guard in these pictures, preparing to pay tribute to #BrentTaylor. So proud of my brother and all those who serve in our military. https://t.co/6fH25USn7V
— Angie Reed (@TVNewsAngieReed) November 17, 2018
1:51 pm
Pleasant View Mayor Toby Mileski talks about his friendship with Major #BrentTaylor https://t.co/59E4gVdel4 pic.twitter.com/buEOddYHRe
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
1:43 pm
This American flag is taking my breath away 🇺🇸 Many North Ogden residents are taking the time to stop and remember their beloved mayor Maj. Taylor. #KSLTV pic.twitter.com/67AoK8xtOV
— Caitlin Burchill (@newsyCaitlin) November 17, 2018
1:40 pm
Awaiting the arrival of Maj. Brent Taylor at Ben Lamond Cemetery in North Ogden — @kslnewsradio pic.twitter.com/DL4U3FRwwx
— Nick Wyatt (@JNickWyatt) November 17, 2018
1:39 pm
Major #BrentTaylor‘s brother, Captain Derek Taylor, talks about his Major Taylor’s determination, kindness, & character. https://t.co/59E4gVdel4 pic.twitter.com/twjUp1md8k
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
Military doing a dress rehearsal right now for when #BrentTaylor arrives at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden. His funeral has begun in Ogden. We’re carrying it live on @KSL5TV #KSLTV pic.twitter.com/y9mGLB69L5
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) November 17, 2018
1:37 pm
Bagpipe player practicing at Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden where #BrentTaylor is being laid to rest today. We’re covering the funeral live right now on @KSL5TV. #KSLTV pic.twitter.com/QZ4kAs57o8
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) November 17, 2018
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A photo of the hearse carrying Major #BrentTaylor at Dee Events Center. pic.twitter.com/puhpcWUkF3
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) November 17, 2018
12:54 pm
Maj. Taylor’s wife walking in carrying their little boy as he’s draped, head down over her shoulder. 💔 #BrentTaylor #ksltv pic.twitter.com/Jt7dx79CSt
— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) November 17, 2018
12:52 pm
The casket of Maj. Brent Taylor has arrived at the Dee Events Center on the campus of Weber State, his family behind him. #BrentTaylor #ksltv pic.twitter.com/suUgDRhAj3
— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) November 17, 2018
12:33 pm
American flags line the road on the procession route to the North Ogden cemetery where #BrentTaylor will be laid to rest. We are covering his funeral live on @KSL5TV in about a half hour. #KSLTV 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/F0esugOD0c
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) November 17, 2018
