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<h2>22-Year-Old Air Force Lieutenant Died Evacuating People In Harvey&#8217;s Path</h2> </div>
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By <a href="https://thepoliticalinsider.com/author/rustyweiss/">Rusty</a> | <span class="byline-title">Featured Contributor</span> | <span class="byline-date">August 30, 2017 10:36AM</span> </div>
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<div id="article-body"><p>The very definition of a hero.</p>
<p>A 22-year-old airman serving the U.S. Air Force in Texas was killed when the truck he was driving hydroplaned and struck a tree.</p>
<p>Second Lt. Nicholas Taylor, a recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati, was part of a team evacuating people ahead of <a href="http://thepoliticalinsider.com/professor-tweets-hurricane-harvey-karma-texas-trump-voters/?source=TPIpost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hurricane Harvey&#8217;s arrival</a>.</p>
<p>He died trying to save others.</p>
<p>Taylor was serving as a security forces officer with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron at Hurlburt Field.</p>
<p>Via <a href="http://local12.com/news/local/local-serviceman-dies-while-evacuating-people-before-harvey-came-ashore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WKRC</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Before Hurricane Harvey came ashore, a serviceman from Cincinnati lost his life trying to get people to safety.</p>
<p>Nicholas Taylor was killed when his truck hydroplaned and hit a tree.</p>
<p>He was part of a team evacuating people in San Antonio ahead of the storm.</p>
<p>The La Salle alum graduated from the University of Cincinnati just a few months ago.</p>
<p>Those close to him say he was on a fast track in the Air Force for rank advancement and heading towards special forces.</p></blockquote>
<p>Those who knew Taylor had nothing but fine words to say about the man who died a hero to many in Texas, and back in his home town.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nicholas Taylor. You were the best person I knew. You were the most Godly man I knew. You showed… <a href="https://t.co/dHXGFNTxXk">https://t.co/dHXGFNTxXk</a></p>
<p>— claire galloway (@claireegalloway) <a href="https://twitter.com/claireegalloway/status/901857590555979776">August 27, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>&#8220;Nick was a fine student and he was a better man,&#8221; Ryan Denney, a teacher of Taylor&#8217;s said. &#8220;I&#8217;ll miss him dearly and I can only hope and pray. I don&#8217;t know God&#8217;s plan but I can just hope that he knows what he is doing and it happened for a reason.&#8221;</p>
<p>A statement from his school reads, &#8220;Nick had a skip in his step and an infectious smile that lit up the hallways of La Salle High School.&#8221;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Funeral Arrangements for Nicholas Taylor &#8217;13: Visitation-FRI 5pm-8pm at Crossroads (Clifton). Funeral-SAT at 11am at Crossroads Clifton. <a href="https://t.co/JqjieL9XEz">pic.twitter.com/JqjieL9XEz</a></p>
<p>— Barrett Cohen (@Barrett_Cohen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Barrett_Cohen/status/902641046508765188">August 29, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Col. Steven Breeze, vice commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, said <a href="http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20170829/hurlburt-field-airman-dies-in-car-crash?source=TPIpost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the entire team</a> was affected by &#8220;such a terrible loss.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Our thoughts and prayers are with Lieutenant Taylor’s friends and family during this difficult time, and we are here to provide any comfort and assistance we are able,&#8221; he said.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In peace, Hero Nicholas Taylor. Please say hello to the Lord for me. All soldiers, police, firefighters, volunteers, etc. who die saving us.</p>
<p>— Lawrence(Larry)Lilly (@lwl92258) <a href="https://twitter.com/lwl92258/status/902874921520349184">August 30, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Please join us in saying a prayer for Nicholas Taylor who died in the service of his country, aiding those in the path of a devastating natural disaster.</p>
<p>A hero for all to admire.</p>
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<p>Our hearts go out to this great young man and his family. This is a very sad lose for all. May the lord be with them at this time.</p>
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<p>Heartbreaking to hear stories like this!! God bless this brave young man &amp; my sincere condolences to his grieving family! Thank you for your sacrifices while serving Taylor, you are a true American hero!</p>
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<p>All to often it seems to be out best and brightest&#8230;</p>
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<p>My prayers to the family of this fine young man. May he R.I.P. dear god. In Jesus name we pray AMEN! Thank you very much for your service.</p>
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<p>RIP</p>
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<p>Lt. Taylor, salute to you for your service above and beyond. You have helped to Make America Great Again with your sacrifice&#8230;and that of your loved ones&#8230;<br />
Semper Fi!</p>
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