SALT LAKE CITY — A vigil was held in honor of Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover Sunday night at the Utah State Capitol.
Hoover, who was one of 13 American military members killed Thursday in Kabul, was a Marine from Utah.
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The vigil included a prayer by Chaplain Major Andy Madison with the Utah Air National Guard, remarks from family, friends and public figures, and musical numbers.
Wow. Look how many people showed up to honor the life of Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover. The Marine was killed alongside 12 other U.S. service members. #HonorTheFallen @fox13 pic.twitter.com/xQnKfQGjxP
— Sydney Glenn (@SydneyGlennTV) August 30, 2021
Speakers were Jennie Taylor (the Gold Star widow of Maj. Brent Taylor), family friend Neal Koffman who read a letter by a fellow Marine, Hoover's uncle Bill BB Barnett, his cousin Nancy Watson, longtime friend Kayleigh Snedger, and Gov. Spencer Cox.
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Bradley Quinn Lever sang "Bring Him Home," and at the end of the vigil, a bugler played "Taps" after a minute of silence, then a bagpiper played "Amazing Grace."
Hoover's immediate family was in attendance. They had just arrived back in Utah after meeting with President Joe Biden on Sunday. Hoover's body, along with those of the other 12 others killed in the attack, arrived in the U.S. on Sunday.
Family of fallen Marine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover have arrived. Hundreds chant “USA” and raise American flags. #Marines #HonorTheFallen @fox13 pic.twitter.com/oODLKT47RP
— Sydney Glenn (@SydneyGlennTV) August 30, 2021
Information on funeral and burial services have not been announced.
