Sean Taylor has died...

I decided to work from home today (fortunately my job allows for that), because I knew I would break down more than once throughout the course of the day. I was sitting at my desk this morning, and the closet door was open. I saw my #21 jersey hanging neatly where I placed it last night before I went to bed. I walked over to my closet, and as I held the jersey in my hand and read the name "Taylor" on the back, I dropped to one knee. I was literally sobbing. I can't believe my favorite player is gone. I just can't believe it. I'm still hoping this is just a sick nightmare and I wake up soon. I'm am so, so, so sad. I don't think I've cried this much in one day since 9/11.

I was thinking about how we're paying tribute to Sean on the last day of this month, right after the 1 year anniversary of his death. Then I went on youtube and watched some of his videos. Not to bring up bad memories, but the thoughts and prayers and support we had for each other that day was pretty awesome. The way fans of other teams made a point to offer their support was pretty cool too. I re-visited this thread for the first time since about a week after he passed away and read every last post.

We miss you Sean. As much today as yesterday and everyday since.

I was thinking about how we're paying tribute to Sean on the last day of this month, right after the 1 year anniversary of his death. Then I went on youtube and watched some of his videos. Not to bring up bad memories, but the thoughts and prayers and support we had for each other that day was pretty awesome. The way fans of other teams made a point to offer their support was pretty cool too. I re-visited this thread for the first time since about a week after he passed away and read every last post.

We miss you Sean. As much today as yesterday and everyday since.

I'll always remember the first defensive play we ran against the Bill's the following game. Only 10 players on the field, but Sean was on the field in spirit. Most memorable play I'll ever experience as a fan of the game.

RIP SEAN TAYLOR #21, YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO SO MANY, IT'S A SHAME SUCH A GOOD SOUL WAS TAKEN AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE.

I still get teary eyed at every home game that Ive been to since when they announce individual defensive players. And I couldnt agree more we miss you Sean just as much today as that sad day last year.

never forgotten 21.....you showed how the safety position is truly supposed to be played. There will never be another thank you sean ill see you one day

I hate this thread. I learned of Sean's death by reading it.

I hate this thread. I learned of Sean's death by reading it.

I was at work when I learned about it, about 5 minutes away from clocking out. Then my boss came up to me and was like, Sean Taylor just died. At first I was kinda in shock, I was like, no way why you gotta play like that, you know? That shit ain't funny. I said that because he was a pretty big Redskins hater and I wouldn't put anything past him. But after I clocked out and I was driving home I put it on 980 and they were talking about it.

I just started tearing up while I was driving home and then as soon as I got home I started watching NFLN and looking at things online. I was still in shock for at least two days, my friends/coworkers kept talking and checking on me and I didn't want to talk to nobody and I was pretty depressed after that. The Youtube videos helped, and I got a little semblance of closure from watching his funeral. When I think about him, I always remember these words that one of the prominent speakers at his funeral said, and what he said was to celebrate his life and memories, and the things he taught us, instead of always thinking about how young he was and everything else he could've achieved.

STILL........tough to think about. This brings it all back.
Alway's missed.......

I hate this thread. I learned of Sean's death by reading it.

That's pretty tough. I found out when I woke up for work and turned on the news. It was Fox 5 and as soon as it came on they said it. I remember how quiet everyone was on the train ride to work. Then when I got to work, my friends who are Skins fans we just sat in my room just sad. Not saying too much to eachother and then we started talking about what he had done, and what we as fans had lost. All we as Skins fans have are memories of who could've been the greatest safety to play the game. I feel for hisfamily who lost a son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and last but certainly not least a father.

RIP Sean. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Yes, it was a bittersweet day. My son had been born the day before he was shot. My wife called me from the hospital (I went home to catch up on a night of sleep after being up for about 36 hours) and told me he had been shot.

I held my son in the hospital and we watched his first Redskins game together, a close loss to the Bucs, without Sean.

For the reason of timing, I'll never forget when "that day" is coming up. :(

This thread needs to go away.