Sean.

[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!