base428 1 #1 July 4, 2005 I got the following email a few days ago and thought that everyone should be aware of this incident. -------- I wanted to give you a quick line because I know you are busy with the upcoming bridge day event. I'm from South Carolina. I want to let you know about a local to you from [WV] who was tragically killed in a Chinook helicopter crash Tuesday in Afghanistan. Jeff Taylor has been hucking for the last three years and missed the last two bridge day events due to deployments with the Navy Seals. Jeff was a Seal Team leader and was married just days before he left for Afghanistan. Jeff loved the [Fayetteville] area, and was loyal to the sport. He thought highly of you, and looked forward to his first Bridge Day this year. Unfortunately that won't happen, and I ask you keep him and his family in your thoughts. Jeff and his team were responding to reinforce a group under fire and was shot down by an unguided rocket. It took over a day to get to the area due to the insurgents fighting in the area and would not leave for the recovery effort to begin. He was identified today.(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #2 July 4, 2005 Fly free brother, I miss you already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #3 July 4, 2005 Blue skies fella. RIP. That goes for the entire load on the CH-47.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base515 0 #5 July 4, 2005 RIP Jeff May we live long and die out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #7 July 13, 2005 This has now made the mainstream media, so I'm bringing the thread back in. Press report here. Blue skies.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #8 July 13, 2005 fly free brother Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncjumpjunkie 0 #10 July 15, 2005 A NC Crew good guy. Peace out Jeff!SONIC BEEF #1 BASE 708, NC BASE 3 SLI,IADI,AFFI.TIE.FAA Rigger, Single & Multi Commercial Pilot,CFI, CFII, MEI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delaneyt 0 #11 July 15, 2005 I am an old friend of Jeffrey's from Colorado where he learned to jump. Does anyone have any contact info (email) for his wife? Thanks, Tess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #12 July 15, 2005 Last week there was a great memorial and funeral for all the folks that perished in that crash and surrounding fighting. That memorial was one of the greatest I have been to. Jeff left a lot of people behind as well as the others. Jeff loved to BASE and everyone around him knew it. He stayed with me when I got hurt and he did things like that a lot for everyone he knew. Later on bro.....M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicrussell 0 #13 July 15, 2005 Thank you Jeff, may your courage and honor outshine your greatest feat. I thank you for all that I have, and will ever have. A HERO. Nic Russell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #14 July 21, 2005 Jeff probably should've died a couple times BASE jumping, but instead in something shitty called afCRAPistan. He was a kick-ass dude. he'll definitely be missed, but more importantly... remembered. ~E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #15 July 21, 2005 QuoteJeff probably should've died a couple times BASE jumping, but instead in something shitty called afCRAPistan. He was a kick-ass dude. he'll definitely be missed, but more importantly... remembered. ~E Right on brother.I hear that from everyone and think it myself sometimes. There is a small video of some of our antics in the valley on skydiving movies memorial. It is called JT2_DivX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #16 July 21, 2005 QuoteThere is a small video of some of our antics in the valley on skydiving movies memorial. It is called JT2_DivX. CRICKYwww.WingsuitPhotos.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #18 July 21, 2005 Last year Easter, Renee, Ferry and I got very drunk with an American called Jeff at the Horner. Didn't catch his last name. He was some kind of combat medic specialist, based in Germany at the time. Short, stocky well built guy. Jumped yellow with him. Is this the same Jeff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K763 0 #20 July 22, 2005 Support our troops; bring them home where they belong (and not in body bags!) Condolences to Jeff's family and friends. Thanks to Jeff for fighting for us all. Peace, K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #21 July 22, 2005 Now I am really sorry that his holiday got cut short, was looking forward to more jumps and beers with him one day. He was a good bloke. Goodbye Treeboy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 1 #22 July 22, 2005 This dude was seriously one of the coolest guys I've ever met. Although at one point he attempted to shower with me though. How's Rich doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #23 July 23, 2005 Rich is kicking ass bro with his new wife. He came for the memorial and services also. I don't think you were the reason so many wanted to get in that shower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #24 July 26, 2005 QuoteA NC Crew good guy. Peace out Jeff! Yep, a good guy. I took Jeff on his first wingsuit flight. Chuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trgv2000 0 #25 July 27, 2005 Donations for a Memorial in Parachutist magazine can be made to "[email protected]" via paypal or you can email us at the same address for an address to send money. If anybody has any pics of Jeff, please feel free to send them also. You can also contact "SkydiveParkton.com" (910)858-0700 for any info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
