Why Is Taylor's Death So Troubling To Us?

[mheisig]

It's troubling for a number of reasons, and I think particularly troubling given the circumstances.

He was the best player on the defense, if not the whole team, so obviously someone everyone paid a lot of attention to. I think, like Matty mentioned, he seemed to be getting his life straightened out and really getting on the right track. I think everyone loves to see someone pull themselves out of a mess and really make a better life.

The most poignant, painful aspect for me is that he's my age, he's got a daughter the same age as my daughter, and he died defending his family.

Not to speak poorly of anyone else, but there are famous figures who have died under less than stellar circumstances. Fights at strip clubs, overdose on cocaine, you name it.

Sean died while he was at home, with his family, trying to protect he people he loved. It doesn't get more tragic or heart rending than that.