Taylor John Gesmundo

Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps

October 11, 1988 – June 2, 2020
Age – 31
Kalamazoo, MI

Operation Enduring Freedom
Alpha Company, 1^st Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA

Became “One of 22 A Day” on June 2, 2020

Taylor “T” John Gesmundo went peacefully to be with his Savior on June 2nd, 2020. He had become excited about his new faith.

He graduated from Portage Central High School in 2007. He joined the Marines in 2006 and served in two deployments, one in Afghanistan. He was proud of his service, of being a Marine. Once a Marine always a Marine. He suffered from PTSD and TBI as a result of his service. During his treatment for his PTSD within the first two years he lost his wife to a heart attack, his father, and his best friend.

Taylor was an avid outdoorsman and firearms enthusiast. He enjoyed carpentry work and remodeling, playing his guitar, sports, and travel. He loved his dog, Arya. He worked his way through Australia, Thailand, and other countries during one summer with a good friend. He was known for his quick grin, humor, and nonjudgmental attitude toward all those he encountered. He was kind, loyal, and committed to his many friends and beloved Marine brothers. He was courageous (he would always have your back) throwing himself into the fray to protect one of his own.

Jayson, his brother, stated “There are many things I am going to miss about my brother. One was his sense of humor whether he was telling it or taking it. We had a great time together. It ended far too soon. I love you T”. His mother said she could see God saving him over and over and finally seeing down the long road said, “It’s Okay, Taylor, come on home!”