Who was David Taylor? Federal wildlife officer dies while saving families from Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma

Federal wildlife officer David Taylor died while saving families from the Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma. Taylor, a 38-year-old resident of Scio, Oregon, was going door to door with local emergency crews to help evacuate residents when he was killed. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik praised Taylor's courage and selflessness, stating that he remained committed to protecting others even in the most dangerous circumstances.

Taylor had served in the U.S. Navy and continued his military service in the Navy Reserve, completing five deployments, including one to Iraq and four to Djibouti, Africa.

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