Naval Chief receives special welcome home to Menifee

Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Taylor was reunited with his family on Wednesday. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

By Doug Spoon, Editor

City of Menifee officials, law enforcement officers and veterans gathered on Wednesday for a special welcome home to a U.S. Naval Chief Petty Officer.

Nicholas Taylor surprised his children first, then his wife at their home as he arrived back from serving in the Indo-Pacific region the last six months. Taylor first surprised his oldest daughter Vanessa at school, then younger daughters Anastasia and Jessica at a local park, and finally his wife Fortuna at their home in Menifee.

Mayor Bill Zimmerman and fellow City Council members Bob Karwin and Lesa Sobek were in attendance, as were several members of the Menifee Police Department. Curious neighbors came out to see what all the commotion was about as several motor officers led a parade up to the house.

Members of VFW Post 1956 greeted the family as well.

Nicholas and his family were presented with gifts from sponsors, including a gift package from Pins N Pockets; dinner for two at French Valley Café; and three citrus trees from Louie’s Nursery.

Fortuna Taylor answered the door to a policeman, only to find her husband outside. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

Before surprising his wife, Nicholas was reunited with his daughters. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

 

A large crowd of supporters gathered to welcome Nicholas Taylor home. (Photo by Rick Rowell)