Texas Fallen Soldiers Project

The Docubloggers team followed a portrait by artist Phil Taylor to Burnet, Texas. Phil and his Texas Fallen Soldiers Project paints the images of the men and women from Texas that have died overseas, and delivers the paintings to their families - free of charge. This story profiles the artist, as well as his subject, Master Sgt. Robert Horrigan. We interviewed Robert's twin brother John, and were there to catch the surprise delivery of the portrait.

*CORRECTION: The second to last line of the poem should read "So dawn goes down to day."

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• Texas
• Fallen
• Soldiers
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• Master
• Sergeant
• Robert
• Horrigan
• Iraq
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• Taylor

[nglass17]

Bob was and always will be a hero to me. In his honor we established an organization, Operation Honor Our Heroes which is based in Austin, Texas. We assist wounded warriors and their families with their unmet needs. There is a tribute to Bob on the website. This video is also posted there.

[poladjangi]

i must have watched this video about a 100 times and still think that when i visit the states again that i'm going to texas to meet bobs family like we always had in mind. mike i hope you can back me up on this one when i say how much i loved bob and how much he meant to all of us out here in kurdistan. i still do what bob belived in even after his gone. and i still laugh at the jokes he used to tell us like it was yesterday. god bless and stay golden . till we meet again.

[kylefirdTV]

You will not be forgotten Robert Horrigan

[katiekuhnert]

courtney was my best friend when we lived on fort bragg. robert was a second dad to me whenever my dad was gone. he taught me how to clime a tree when i was like 10 years old. he took care of me. hes my hero and i think of him and courtney every single day of my life and i miss him. rest in peace robert <3

[poladjangi]

i had the great pleasure of working with bob while he was in iraq. a true warrior and a great friend. he will be missed by everyone who met him out here in kurdistan. we will never forget you, and we will finish what we started together . god rest your soul brother.

[svfd1196]

I have had the great pleasure of spending time with roberts daughter courtney... courtney and her family are wonderfull people and robert will always be missed

[bighitter42]

Thanks Mark Larue for posting the link to this video.

[theTFSP]

It was a true honor to paint such a great American hero like Robert. I only pray that my work would help pay tribute to Bob and the sacrifice he made for our freedom.

Phil Taylor

The Texas Fallen Soldiers Project

[jmpocd]

My heart goes out to you, Mary. There is no greater loss than the loss of a son. God be with you. This is a great tribute to John.

[fd1198]

Awesome! I think Robert was a hero as are the rest of the men and women in the armed force how answer the call to duty.