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Updated at: 10/12/2009 10:58 PM A Family Remembers their Fallen SoldierAaron Taylor was only 19 years-- a fresh graduate from Greenway High School in Coleraine-- when he decided he would become a Marine. "AAaron just decided that's what he wanted to do, and he just went for it," said Clifford Taylor, Aaron's father who lives in Two Harbors. And like anything else in his life his parents say Aaron gave it his all. "He enjoyed every minute of it. he was really dedicated," said Clifford. "He was really confident that they were going to do good over there and they were doing good." Aaron made Staff Sergeant during his first tour to Iraq and had high hopes of another promotion. In fact, he enlisted with the Marines for a second time, serving in Afghanistan for the past six weeks. Then on Friday, all of those dreams were shattered. "Once i recognized their uniforms I knew just knew," Clifford said with his wife Cindy, and son Kyle at his side. "I almost went down." Three marines showed up the Taylor household on Friday night, baring news no parent wants to hear. Clifford was told his son was killed while serving in the line of duty. He was 27. Staff Sgt. Aaron Taylor was on foot patrol expecting a bridge for explosives, when he stepped on an IED. The Taylors' says they find comfort sharing memories and stories of Aaron and feel a true sense of pride-- knowing he served his country to the fullest. They describe the last few days as a nightmare but say they are getting through it, with the support of each other and their friends. "Everyone that met him loved him. You couldn't help it-- it was just who he was," Clifford said. "He was just a great guy. a good son, and a fine soldier." A family friend says Aaron's mom, Brianna Anderson, lives in Grand Rapids. Funeral plans for Staff Sgt. Aaron Taylor are tentative.
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