Sean.

RobH4413

Not trying to be insensitive, but I never hurt when Sean was killed. I never knew the guy, so I feel it would dishonor those that die just as valiantly to disproportionately mourn one of them just because they're a football player.

I'm not going to lie, I think it was very very tragic, and I feel for the hearts of his family. But I can't feel more for him than the thousands of young men and women that die throughout this world everyday that I never here about.

Did it ruin my week? Yeah... but I'm mad at myself for letting it.

I will continue to honor him for what he was. A great football player, and from what I know an excellent father and a changed man. He will be missed... but I'm not going to let it effect me now.

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artmonkforhallofamein07

12th I definately feel your thoughts on Gibbs and Taylor.

And Rob I would question myself as to why I felt so sad for some one I did not know. Knowing all along that these types of tragedies happpen all the time to men and women here at home and abroad.

We truly were lucky to get to know him in some way.

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Hog1

Time heals, brother
It does not feel the same, or as bad as it did before. I do still have the bad, empty feeling about Sean. Add Joe's departure to that, and.......hard to describe..........I don't feel the same....."zeal" I did for any of it. My FANaticism is temporarily gone. It will return, but for now........hard to get exited about any of it

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Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios
thankyou Joe.......
“That’s the beast of the business,” Randy Thomas said. “After a season like this, somebody’s got to pay.”

Lady Brave

I still tear up a bit when I see images of him. I often think about the players walking past his plexiglassed locker. I suppose I'll always mourn the loss of what could've been when it comes to Sean.

12thMan

Rob, I don't think you're being insensitive at all. I think everybody is in a different place regarding Taylor's tradegy. And because someone felt his loss more profoundly than another Redskins' fan, doesn't mean one person is more sensitive than the other. As long we agree that he'll be missed, that's the main point.

I just won't drunk call you anymore, that's all

RobH4413

Now I'm going to make a point to get wasted tonight and blow your phone up.


But seriously... I'm going to some random happy hour w/ my roommate and his law firm in d.c., so this is a very real possibility. And... no worries about the calls. I kind of thought they were hilarious.

Rajmahal33

The hurt from Sean's death will be a part of the team for a long time and the emotional healing will take time. I also think that the organization will not fully recover from his death for at least another full season if not longer.

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Rest In Peace Sean Taylor...you will always be with us in spirit.

12thMan

K Street area?

Warren85Ellard

I was really depressed during the first week and I'm still getting over it. I've loved the Redskins my whole life, but until this tragedy, I never realized how much. I remember the morning after the Bucs game, I told a friend that I wasn't sure if I could watch the Redskins anymore. Every game, except for Detroit, was emotionally draining. "Frustrating" wasn't a strong enough word to describe the season at that point. Even when they won, it seemed like they lost (Cardinals game in particular). It had never been so painful to be a Redskins fan. Hours later, I learned that Sean Taylor was shot and in critcal condition. I was devestated, but optimistic that he would survive. I felt for his teamates, friends and family. When there was a report that he squeezed the nurse's hand, I felt relieved and was sure he would pull through. The next morning, he was dead. My heart sank. There are so many things in this world to feel bad about. Family members have died, friends have died, the world is at war and I'm grieving for a football player that I never knew. In fact, the only thing I could remember him saying was "the customer is number one", courtesy of Eastern Motors. The term "actions speak louder than words", definitely applied to Sean Taylor. The thought of him tormenting T.O. will always make me laugh. Sean Taylor made so many unbelievable plays. Plays that nobody else can make. So many jaw-dropping hits; the kind that make you scream "oh shit!". Forcing fumbles and picking up loose balls. Running from one side of the field to the other to intercept Brett Favre (he could've had five that game if it were'nt for the rain). Everything he did was impressive. He brought so much excitement to the lives of hundreds of thousands of working stiffs. He made us proud to be Redskin fans. He was like our superhero. He was 24 and only getting better. Now we only have his memories. Nothing gold can stay... Yeah, you could say that I'm still not over it. R.I.P. Sean. Stay strong Redskins!

artmonkforhallofamein07

Well Said Warren. I understand bro.. I truly do...

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cwboyh8ter

Man, you're not alone bro!! I miss that man every day!!

kdogg3270

I'm past the point of tearing up over it..but yeah, it still hurts...living in texas, the people that know me are wise enough not to mention it to me. For a while it hurt to watch the skins defense take the field - i felt like there was a big hole in us without him..but now i am getting over it. I am seeing what LaRon is capable of out there and it will be ok..nevertheless i still miss Sean' bad boy presence out there...he was a good dude and cats feared him on the field. and i loved his attitude and take on life. that cannot be replaced.