Remembering Taylor Hoover (feat. Kelly Barnett)

Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley

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Talk Radio, Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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In this heartfelt episode of Unlocked, Savannah Chrisley sits down with Kelly Barnett, the mother of Staff Sergeant Darren "Taylor" Hoover, one of the 13 fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan withdrawal at the Kabul Airport on August 26, 2021. Kelly shares her emotional journey of raising Taylor, his passion for the Marine Corps, and the profound impact of his loss on her life and the lives of others. As they discuss Taylor's experiences in the military, the challenges he faced during multiple deployments, and the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding his death, Kelly provides insight into the political landscape that influenced the events of that tragic day. She emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for proper mental health support for veterans. Kelly also talks about the foundation she started in Taylor's honor, which focuses on providing scholarships and service dogs to veterans, ensuring that Taylor's legacy continues to make a difference in the lives of those who served. Join us for this powerful conversation that honors the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women and sheds light on the ongoing struggles they face. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes! Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show! - PROGRESSIVE: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.) Support the Staff Sergeant Darren Taylor Hoover Memorial Foundation: Website: https://www.taylorhoovermemorial.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssgt_taylorhoovermemorial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSGTDarinTaylorHooverMemorial/

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0:00.0	Welcome back to this week's episode of Unlocked.
0:03.4	And before we get started, I'm just going to tell you if you're driving or if you're
0:08.0	watching this on YouTube, you may need to get a box of tissues because I don't know if
0:12.1	I'm going to make it through this without crying.
0:15.1	But I have on Kelly Barnett.
0:17.4	Welcome.
0:18.4	Thanks, Hannah.
0:19.4	And Kelly is the mom of for you guys will know as Darren T. Hoover, but he hated the name
0:27.3	Darren.
0:28.0	So his name is Taylor, Taylor Hoover.
0:30.7	And he is one of the 13 fallen soldiers from Afghanistan.
0:36.0	So you and I met at the RNC. Yes. And I was, we were staying in the same
0:42.5	hotel and I was in the lobby and I think we were just like eating and then maybe you came up.
0:49.0	I did. Yes, you came up and we just started talking and I was just, I could barely have a conversation without crying.
1:01.0	And when we met, you gave me this, if you remember, this sticker and I still have it.
1:08.5	I like keep it on my fridge at home.
1:11.7	But it's that happened August 26, 2021.
1:16.8	Yes, it did.
1:18.6	Then it probably seems like just yesterday for you.
1:21.6	It does, Savannah.
1:23.0	It seems like when you think back about it, it seems like a whole different world has gone on
1:29.8	since then, but it does seem like yesterday.
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