Utahns grieve for mayor killed in Afghanistan in 'apparent insider attack'

[DonViejo]

By Maeve Reston

Updated 12:19 AM ET, Sun November 4, 2018

(CNN) Brent Taylor, the mayor of North Ogden, Utah, and an energetic and beloved figure in Utah politics, was killed Saturday in an incident in Afghanistan, where he was serving as a member of the state National Guard.

The unexpected death of Taylor, who was months from finishing his tour and is survived by seven children and his wife Jennie, drew an outpouring of grief in Utah and on social media late Saturday.

Last month on his 15th wedding anniversary, Taylor penned a post on Facebook about his "rock star wife," who he said had been "superwoman through birthing and raising seven children, and through four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan."

The Utah National Guard has not publicly confirmed or discussed the circumstances of Taylor's death, which was confirmed to CNN by a government official.

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[ChazII]

1. Condolences to

the Taylor family and friends.

[MrScorpio]

2. May he rest in power.