Name: Army Spc. Taylor D. Marks
Age: 19
From: Monmouth, Ore.
Assigned to the 41st Special Troops Battalion, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, Portland, Ore.
Incident: Army Spc. Taylor D. Marks died Aug. 28 in Rashid, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an explosively formed penetrator. Also killed was Army Sgt. Earl D. Werner.
Died: August 28, 2009 2 Oregon guardsmen killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard has identified two soldiers killed when a convoy they were guarding was attacked in Iraq.
Pfc. Taylor D. Marks, 19, and a decorated veteran, Sgt. Earl D. Werner, 38, died Aug. 28 when the convoy was struck by an explosively formed penetrator, or EFP, an armor-piercing explosive that turns into a projectile when detonated.
Werner was on his third deployment with the Oregon National Guard. He had been awarded the Bronze Star, two Army Commendation Medals and the Combat Action Badge.
He is survived by his wife Casey and son Charles of Amboy, Wash.
Marks, of Monmouth, was a graduate of Central High School. He is survived by his parents and stepfather, and his sister and brother.
Both were serving with the 41st Special Troops Battalion, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Prayers & Condolences For: Taylor D. Marks BY Anonymous on Aug 27, 2014
Thinking of you...
Prayers & Condolences For: Taylor D. Marks BY Anonymous on Jan 02, 2010
We were only acquintances, but then again who doesnt know of everyone in our town. Thoughts and prayers are still going out to your family. Thank you for paying the ultamite sacrafice, death, for our freedom, just like Jesus did. Rest in Peace my friend.
- DD
Prayers & Condolences For: Taylor D. Marks BY miyembro on Sep 12, 2009
Your bravery and sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Taylor D. Marks BY John on Sep 03, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.