Taylor Davis’ favorite quote, “Live Free,” was tattooed on her body and on her soul.  Taylor taught us the truest meaning of that quote, conveying it to others by living out the mentality herself. She celebrated life to the absolute fullest.

It is impossible to fully describe the impact Taylor’s presence had on the lives of every person she met, or to tell every story.  Five minutes with her was enough time to hook anyone with her infectious laugh, constant smile and positivity.

She didn’t know a stranger and she always looked for the best in people, no matter who they were. Anyone who knew Taylor would attest that she brought joy and happiness to every situation.  Through this tragedy, her friends have learned to look at life as a gift, not a burden.

Taylor never had bad days. She looked at life differently, and each of her days started with positivity.  She refused to let the day end before she had the satisfaction of spreading that positivity to those around her. Her personality shined so bright that it lightened even the darkest of our days.

Living life with an abundance of grace and love was just one of her best qualities. She understood the importance of pushing forward and staying strong, while overcoming any obstacles that hindered her. Nothing in life was so bad that she couldn’t find something to smile about.

“Tay was supposed to change the world. Now we have to do it for her,” Taylor’s cousin Trista Ramirez wrote on Taylor’s Facebook wall after her crash.

She already changed the world in her own way by giving us the tools to change it ourselves. If you knew her, you were affected by the sheer joy she felt in helping others.  Her friends remember her ability to pour her entire self into helping the sick, the overlooked and everyone she met. All the people Taylor left behind carry a piece of her joy with them. Really, Taylor’s legacy is just beginning, as she leaves us to carry out her force for good and for change into the world.

“Live Free,” written by Taylor’s friend, Terrence Sharper:

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