The Taylor Morris story: UPDATED

June 5, 2012 | In: Awesome, Chive Everywhere, Chive Humanity, Military

The story of Taylor Morris, the EOD sailor who had all four limbs amputated after an explosion in Afghanistan, has gone viral. I asked the Chivers to donate $30,000 for a down payment on Taylor’s dream cabin. But the Chivers had other ideas.

As of this morning, you’ve donated over $250,000 to Taylor, you built the entire cabin… and then some.

In 24 hours, you changed a man’s life for the better, forever. You’ve done good, be proud of yourselves today. Some related articles:

An injured sailor’s story goes viral.

Strangers buy dream home of amputee hero.

Bomb disposal expert who lost his arms and legs in IED blast documents his recovery online.

Nicole

Im a Cedar Falls, IA native, and hearing all this good news for Taylor is so extraordinary. It amazes me that a regular guy from such a small town can get so much love and support from complete strangers. Im proud to be an Iowa Chivette and be amongst some of the greatest people on Earth! You've all helped to give this hero a better future, just like he fought to give us.

Bill G

Nicole, I'm just some dude from New York state but Taylor is not a stranger to any of us. He is our son, our brother, our uncle, our friend, our neighbor…OUR soldier and for that, we love him and want to help. You are obviously cut from the same mold as all these other fantastic people who helped and that only strengthens my pride and respect. Thank you for that but dont be surprised at how GOOD people can be! I see it all the time. You ROCK Lady!

bigal

what the interwebs should be about.
cablelayer

Posting from Iowa…

Ditch Digging like Judge Smails told Danny……..in Caddyshack

It was great watching the funds grow last week during a rainout……

Congrats to Taylor and Dannielle, hope you will be able to build and furnish your cabin with all the amenities needed…..

Proud of all the Chivers…………
Matt

Honored to be able to be a part of this. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. KCCO!
Domche

Taylor is the MAN! And all of us who donated and spread the word can be quite proud of ourselves! Well done Chivers, we continue to shock, awe and amaze
thatcactus

moments like this make you proud to be a chiver/chivette
Bill G

What a great community. I'm so thankful to be a part of it.
I'll say it again; when people come together for a common good, nothing is insurmountable.
Love is something you can constantly give yet still have an infinite supply of. Chive on my friends.
Valerie

My husband and I are so proud to be part of such a great community! Good job guys and thanks so much Taylor!
The Bacon Chronicles

It was so exciting to watch the donations reach and exceed expectations. So happy for Taylor and his family. Good work Chive!
rickyquesadilla

Thank you sir, I love my freedom!!!! KCCO 4 Life!
Matt

In one article i saw "A major fundraiser for Morris is being planned for October" Chive Meet Up, Cedar Rapids, Iowa in October? What you think Chive?
Craig Waring

This is awesome! I donated last week, wish I could have done more. Actually I want to do more… I have a client that sells log home kits and want to look into getting them a deal, then maybe some volunteers can help out w/ the build? Anyway, John or anyone else reading this that can help w/ info or thoughts, can you get in touch w/ me. cwaring@slgl.com Thanks!!

Craig
Bill

When will the eff'n tax man poke his head in and demand a third? F U TAX MAN, FU!!
Indiana Chive Fan

Thanks for the service and for giving so much for our country so that we can all be free.
How large is the Chive community? This is amazing.
burt

thats awesome! now lets furnish tht cabin for him
Canada

Taylor: Thanks for everything.
From a Canadian.
Randy Nester

Be sure he hires a good accountant/financial adviser so he doesn't lose a ton of it to Uncle Sam!
cme_red

Things like this make me happy to live in this world!!!! AMAZING CHIVERS!!!!!!!!! So good to see people taking care of the soldiers!!!!
MattKL

I've never been so proud of the Chive. Rock on Chive, and rock on Taylor!
Turdferguson

Impressive! I am finishing a book by Marcus Luttrell called 'Service' the EOD guys have big balls. These guys are on point in front of a patrol looking for wires and what not. Check it out.
Umpa Lord

You all are a example of what humanity truly means. You not only offered up the $30,000 but the whole damn house. Life is hard enough then to have such a CF happen is devastating. Taylor, this is what we humans are capable of. From one who knows, don't let the bastards get you down.
Spaz

I guess we can all stop saying that looking at the Chive everyday is a waste of time…great Job Chivers from all over the world. I know I introduced theChive to a lot of my facebook friends and now I am sure our Chiver family has grown…good luck Taylor Morris family and please keep your new extended Chiver family up to date…you know we like pictures.
Thanks for everything a Canadian chiver
Jason

Proud to be a chiver!
pitty

From a chiver from GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA I scroll the chive every day when I saw this it brought tear to my eye WELL DONE CHIVERS your are an AMAZING bunch of people and TAYLOR CHIVE ON BROTHER. I had a good mate killed by a IED last year in Afghanistan I thank U from the bottom of my heart for the job U did. I hope U love your new cabin.
Craig Waring

This is awesome! I donated last week, wish I could have done more. Actually I want to do more… I have a client that sells log home kits and want to look into getting them a deal, then maybe some volunteers can help out w/ the build? Anyway, John or anyone else reading this that can help w/ info or thoughts, can you get in touch w/ me. cwaring@slgl.com Thanks!!

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