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National Guard Major and Utah Mayor Brent Taylor Shot Dead by Afghan Trainee; Leaves behind His Wife and Seven Children"Brent was a hero, a patriot, a wonderful father, and a dear friend. News of his death in Afghanistan is devastating. My prayers and love are with Jennie and his seven young children. His service will always be remembered." -US Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Brent's family in the wake of his untimely death.
Deployed to Afghanistan as a military intelligence officer with Joint Force Headquarters, Taylor was expected to return to his post as mayor in January. Tragically, he never made it home. Another American soldier was wounded in the attack, though no details have yet been released on their identity. Military officials have reported that Taylor was shot dead by small arms fire while training troops. Maj. Gen. Jefferson S. Burton, the adjutant general of the Utah National Guard said Taylor "was with folks he was helping and training" when the tragedy occurred, according to Bloomberg. "That's what's so painful about this. It's bitter," he added. "I do believe that Major Taylor felt he was among friends, with people he was working with." Reports indicate that the attacker was part of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and was immediately shot dead by other Afghan members... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Click here to continue reading. 
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