I logged on this morning with baited breath.
I was praying for a miracle, but expecting the worst.
Seconds later, ESPN.com confirmed my worst fears. “Taylor Dead at 24”.
Sean Taylor died this morning in a Miami hospital bed just over 24 hours after being gunned down in his Miami home. Numb is the only feeling for Hurricane Nation… again. It’s Bryan Pata a year later. Another Cane senselessly executed down. It’s tragic, sickening and so damn wrong.
I never knew Taylor, but pulled a little bit more for him than the average Cane. He was from the neighborhood. He was a Gulliver kid. I went to Westminster. He played his high school ball on both our fields.
I grew up off Old Cutler Road, played at Perrine Khoury League and know the west Perrine area he called home.
Not too many kids from that pocket of town end up playing for the Canes, go fifth in the NFL Draft or wind up a Pro Bowl level safety — so when anybody from the neighborhood makes it, you tend to pull for them a little bit more.
A guy like Taylor connected me to my youth and the old neighborhood. Especially living on the west coast these days. Any connection to Miami means everything to me, so seeing a kid from Perrine achieving the ultimate success; it hit me on a completely different level.
A long-time bud of mine is a Palmetto Bay cop and was on the scene yesterday. A mutual friend was texting me updates all day and keeping me in the loop. By day’s end, he told me to expect the worst – even though ESPN was reporting things were looking better, with Taylor squeezing his doctor’s hand.
By then, my head was swimming. I didn’t know what to believe. Like I did when Pata was murdered, I logged off and tried not to think. I got out of the house.
No more Internet or TV. It was time to say some prayers, find a distraction and simply wait out the night. There wasn’t going to be any “new” news and I couldn’t read the same stuff over and over again, like so many other Canes and Skins fans riding out the storm.
This morning, everyones worst fears were realized.
Taylor is gone at 24-years old, his whole life ahead of him. In the prime of his career and now leaving behind an infant daughter who will never know her father. Even worse, it was all over some ‘stuff’ – be it property some thugs were looking to steal or some scumbag looking to settle a beef.
A few pathetic jackasses have already started pointing fingers and blaming this on what some are calling a checkered past for Taylor, instead of simply focusing on the tragedy itself.
True, the former Cane found himself in a little trouble years back. In and out of hot water with Redskins management. A few run ins with the law. Taylor wasn’t perfect – but he was a boy still growing into the man he’d become as well as learning how to handle his newfound fame, fortune and success.
At 24 years old he was already turning things around – which is a hell of a lot sooner than most of us get our ‘wake up call’ in life. Lessons had been learned, old ways had been changed and through the birth of his daughter, Taylor had seen the light. The young, new father had that lifechanging experience and was a new man.
Ask his coaches and teammates. Ask his friends and family. This was a new Taylor. A twentysomething professional athlete smitten by his one-year old daughter, Jackie – the biggest and best reason for any man to turn over a new leaf.
The rebirth of the new Sean Taylor was underway and now we’ll never know what could’ve been. He was taken from us too soon… like so many who have gone before him.
I’m sure many are now playing the inevitable “what if” game. What if Taylor wasn’t injured? He’d have been with his Redskins teammates and a thousand miles or so away from any trouble in Miami. At worst, he could’ve been in DC recovering from the injury instead of back home for a few days – a week after there was reported trouble and a burglary attempt at his home.
Instead, he’s gone and everyone is left here picking up the pieces and asking God, “why?”
Another Cane shining bright in the prime of his career and taken from us. It feels like Jerome Brown all over again, but worse as so many members of The U Family have been taken since JB in 1992.
This is cruel and unusual punishment for this fan base, for Miamians who mourn the loss of one of our own and for anyone with a heart.
As a diehard Cane, like the rest of my brethren, I’m crushed beyond words. On one level, these are just kids who play football for the program we all pull for. But we all know it’s much more than that.
You live, eat, sleep and breathe The U for the better part of your life and these end up guys becoming more than just nameless faces wearing numbered jerseys their predecessors wore. They become part of the history and as big as the program itself. When we utter the words “U Family” we mean it.
The University of Miami is family. When one succeeds, we all succeed. When one hurts, we all hurt. When one is taken, we all mourn.
When these kids get drafted every April, you find yourself sitting back like a proud parent watching graduation day. You know that they have their whole lives ahead of them and you look forward to rooting for them on the next level – doing well for themselves, their families and doing right by their alma mater.
Even if you’re not a fan of the team they’re drafted by, you find yourselves rooting for the one time Canes out there to make plays and make The U proud.
God bless the Taylor family and The U Family as everyone is suffering and struggling to get through this. We search for answers, but there truly aren’t any. Another sick and senseless tragedy that never should’ve happened. It can’t be explained or reasoned. You simply have to lean on your faith – whatever it may be – and try to cope.
The pain lessens over time, but the memories remain. U Family forever. #26 was our star.
Please feel free to comment below and talk about Taylor. Share your stories, memories, thoughts and prayers please.
Just one more reminder that there are things bigger and much more important than 5-7 seasons and trashing coaches or players. Hopefully we can all learn from this one…
R.I.P. #26 (#21).
.:Canes305:.
Great piece, Canes 305. Very heartfelt. Sean Taylor was one of my favorite Canes and I cannot believe he is gone. This is a very dark day for Hurricanes football. From this to Bryan Pata to Al Blades, Chris Campbell, Marlin Barnes and all the other old timer Canes … we are losing too many guys from our U family. God bless Sean Taylor and the Taylor family.
This is probably the hardest thing that I have had to deal with. Sean was a friend, while at the U with him, he knew he was a star. He could go out and get VIP anywhere he wanted but he always kept to himself and always stayed true to his friends. Sean Taylor IS the U. He’s the heart and soul of this program. When I see kids nowadays in the school, I have always said to myself where is the next Sean? Just knowing him personally was good enough for me. I didn’t have to know he was the all American Safety just knocking people out left and right. Sean is a 1 in a million person and talent. I’m just blessed to have known him and had him in my life. Yeah, he wasn’t perfect, but really who is? It’s just a shame to see him go out this way because it’s not so much the prime of his football career, he was in the prime of his life. He was becoming a better man, a father, started to stay out of trouble on and off the field. He was becoming a new man and it was just cut short. Just goes to show when you think it can’t get worse being a Cane, it can. I hope everyone can look at this man and just remember the great things he did in life and how many times he brought a smile to your face with “that hit” or “that pick”. Doesn’t matter if you went to the U, a gator, a nole, or just a fan, The U is ONE family and we all need to come together and help each other out. Sean would’ve wanted me to say this, he loved this saying because it meant a lot to him as it should everyone. I just know hes beyond the grave hoping it so here it is. At day’s end, “It’s All about The U” and Stay Strong Hurricane Nation, hang in there because better days await. Remember we are the University of Miami. We WILL be back and we WILL DO IT FOR SEAN.
When I lived in Miami, I grew up very close to Old Cutler Road and played at Perrine Khoury League myself.
Terrible, terrible news. Sean was one of my all time favorite Canes. Thoughts and prayers are with his family…
When I lived in Miami, I lived very close to Old Cutler. Played at Perrine Khoury League myself. Can’t believe it happened.
Terrible news. Sean was one of my all-time favorite Canes, and he will be missed.
-Chris, Cincinnati
Sean was one of my favorite Canes. Recently moving to DC it was nice seeing some canes here in Skin and Raven town. It so sad that his career/life was cut so short… God bless Jackie and his family
When I came into work this morning I was shocked. I was away from the tv/net for most of the day and the extent of the injury wasn’t apparent. I said my prayers, but it was just the leg. I opened my browser and saw Sean’s picture on cnn.com and refused to read the text.
I never knew Sean personally, but I did do some spec work for his 1st official website. Other than being a long standing fan I felt that gave me a little more of a bond. I started following the Redskins more regularly and once they became the “north beach” Miami campus I followed much more closely. Taylor was a machine on the field. The best compliment I think I can pay him in football is that at Miami I’ve only seen 1 player from the secondary better…Ed Reed. When Ed left I was scared that we’d see fall off, he was my security blanket. Sean filled the role perfectly. I was proud to cheer for him because you could see the heart.
Right now none of it matters. I think about Dan Snyder flying Portis down last night and how hard it is on him. I think about his wife and I think about his little girl that won’t have her father. This is so much bigger than football ever could be.
I’m proud to be a part of the U Family. I’m proud because players like Sean Taylor made it something special. My prayers are with the Taylor family.
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On a side note, I wish that Sunday when I turn on my Sunday ticket and flip around the league that I see support from the Canes in the league. Forget the fines that the NFL will levy…put on a U wrist band or have everyone put on the eye black with the U logo. If you do something, shoot that U up and point to the sky. Something, anything, just show the world, the Taylor’s, and Sean that this is the U family.
Sean had that “Miami” “IT” factor that has has bred some great players and is going to be greatly missed. 305 made a point about us, The U Family,”The University of Miami is family. When one succeeds, we all succeed. When one hurts, we all hurt. When one is taken, we all mourn.” I will miss Taylor and his MEAST style of play. The guy could lay a hit and would knock the snot out of grown men. Like I said he will be greatly missed by both his families, RIP Mighty Cane.
God bless Sean’s family and everyone out there in Cane Nation.
R.I.P. #26
Another tragedy of a young man being taken before he should have been. Taken from us all. Taken by a punk with a gun over nothing even close to the value of life. Taken by someone who will get what’s coming to him when he goes before God and is judged. I’m tired of the whole “I’m a badass, I’m real, I’m hard” by socity nowadays. My 7 year old son can pull the trigger of a gun. It doesn’t make you a man. It makes you weak. It makes you a coward. It makes you marked for the rest of this life and the next. I pray Sean Taylor lingers in your mind and haunts you for the rest of your days. He did not deserve this and neither did his daughter, girlfriend or family. This will be national news for the rest of this week and then will be forgotten because America has the attention span of a bug. But not by The U Nation. This is a true tragedy which will never be forgotten or forgiven, just like Bryan Pata. I hope Miami does something for next season to mark just how special Sean was and is. We love you and miss you Sean. I pray for you and your family, and all of us.
-Columbus Cane
This was not a random act of violence. Its reported that his phone lines were cut.
Kinda sounds like a hit, huh?
I can’t believe this happened.
RIP 26
“The University of Miami is family. When one succeeds, we all succeed. When one hurts, we all hurt. When one is taken, we all mourn”
Canes 305, those were the most powerful words that sums it up for me. Let’s be strong, support his family, and as the U community let’s all heal in time. That’s why I love this program and all that love it.
great entry. really kind of you to write so much on the man in such a short time. i know the U family is thankful for you and sean’s legacy right now.
Canes305 That was deep, and all of that is true, if sean wasnt killed when we hear his name we think of the U..Sean Taylor Is THE U.
“The University of Miami is family. When one succeeds, we all succeed. When one hurts, we all hurt. When one is taken, we all mourn.”
Columbus Cane,
That cuts both ways. Let’s not forget that Sean was facing jail time for brandishing a gun on some gang bangers two summers ago.
Sure sounds like that may have factored into this awful turn of events as well.
How many Canes have to die from gun violence before this becomes a full-blown problematic pattern?
Sad. Wasteful. Pathetic. All over trying to prove how hard and “manly” you are.
Sad state of affairs in Miami in 2007. Very sad.
Here’s hoping we won’t hear about another UM kid — or any player from any school — shot dead anytime soon. Sadly, we probably will.
I’m in shock. You’re in a better place, Sean. Go with God.
Well said, 305. Well said.
R.I.P. SEAN….I grew up in the Heights, not far from Perrine. We called it PEE RINE. You were by far my favorite ‘Cane just because of that fact, a close to home kid made it big. How proud I was when you went first round, then the Pro Bowl. Man, this is bordering on insanity. I just can’t wrap my head around these senseless murders. It hurts….deep.
“Hitman” I will NEVER forget you or lose the joy you brought me on Saturdays and then Sundays. Every time I watch a game and see a dude get laid out I will think of you. I pray your family gets over their loss quickly ! And I hope they see how loved you were by the ‘Canes Nation. Goodbye # 26 !!! I’ll miss you…
big pimpin
It really is just sad. I wish there was something I could do.
Nice Wes:
“On a side note, I wish that Sunday when I turn on my Sunday ticket and flip around the league that I see support from the Canes in the league. Forget the fines that the NFL will levy…put on a U wrist band or have everyone put on the eye black with the U logo. If you do something, shoot that U up and point to the sky.” Something, anything, just show the world, the Taylor’s, and Sean that this is the U family.”
That would be an awesome display. Spread the word Hurricane family.
Chris,,, it as much as it sucks having to say this,,,,, thanks for always being there when times are such as these. This has become an all too familiar circumstance here lately. You rock,,, and I appreciate your presence in my life.
As hard as this is,,, and as much as I have cried today,,,,, I get strength from the common blood that runs through all of us who care enough to be here,,,,, to post here,,,, to feel and share this particular pain. Unfortunately, it’s not new to us by any stretch of the imagination,,,,,,, but this one cuts deep for some reason.
It had been 12 years since I had been to the OB before this season,,,,,, and there I sat with my FAMILY,,,,,, with you folks once again,,,,,,,, accepting the hate,,,,, accepting the glory. Hell, relishing in BOTH,,, ,cause that’s how we roll,,,, eh?
I cried then too. I wanted to never leave.
I was once again among people just like me,,,,,, we were all one spirit,,,, one common bond. That’s some beautiful shit right there. Don’t ever forget how beautiful that is…. Ever. No one can take that from any of us,,,, EVER!!!!
When WE speak of the “U FAMILY”,,,, it is tangible,,,, it exists. Of that there is NO doubt.
I cannot deliver his family from their pain,,,,,, who am I to presume that I could with words alone? All that you and I can do is to live our lives to the best of our capabilities,,,,, when we become weak,,,, remember times like these,,,, remember our promises to ourselves.
I cried on the way into work this morning. 305, what you wrote is spot on in allot of ways. We watch them grow up, and feel like they are a part of us, and we are a part of their family too. This is a tough part of life that we have to deal with, but I am a firm believer that he is off to a better place. It is unfortunate that he leaves a daughter, and I can only pray that she grows up to read just how special of a man her dad was to so many people. He may be gone from us in flesh, but we have memories that will last us a lifetime!
Wonderful blog post 305…
Still feeling the pain..
561CANES
R.I.P Sean
I am at a loss for words. R.I.P. #26!
Great comment canes305 when one hurts we all hurt sean taylor will forever be in my heart when i saw him play it made me proud i still can’t believe he’s gone i don’t think there will be another sean taylor i never saw someone with so much love of the game he was a modern day ronnie lott my thoughts and prayers go out to the taylor family R.I.P.#26
Beautiful piece Chris. Sean will be missed.
You’re right…when one succeeds we all succeed. When Sean Taylor was making his exit to the NFL, my buddy and I would talk all day about how he was the next Ronnie Lott: a knack for finding the ball and still able to lay down a devastating hit.
When I ended up moving out to TX, one of the first people I hung out with mentioned he was a ‘Skins fan. I proudly displayed my Miami logo and we both said with a knowing smile “how bout that Sean Taylor”?
It was sad being woken up by a text message at 4am saying Sean had passed. Our next Ronnie Lott, sure to be one of the greatest safeties of all time, wouldn’t be plucking another ball out of the sky, laying another receiver out, or bearing down on another QB. It’s heartbreaking to see such talent and promise be quieted so swiftly.
God must have needed a free safety…Unitas was probably tearing up the secondary too badly and Sean was the answer.
RIP #26, you will be sorely missed and forever in our minds
I happened to sit next to his cousin one game Sean Taylor started as a sophomore at the Orange Bowl. Every game after and through his NFL career I followed my favorite Cane. What a talent. I am praying for his family.
I can honestly say that I was sick about this all of last night!! This guy was born to play football. Other than Ed Reed, I think Sean was my favorite Canes. What a punishing hitter!! Sean was the kind of guy who put the fear of God in recievers. He was the kind of guy who caused you to drop a pass just by running in your direction. Sean was the kind of guy who could single handedly change a game!! All that I can think about is what must have been going through Seans mind that night. I truly believe that all he was concerned with is making sure his baby girl was protected. Cane somebody tell me what type of coward shoots someone in front of
their 18 month old baby and girlfriend?? That is so weak!! When Brian Pata died i was crushed, but this is different for me. Like I said Sean was one of my favorites, so I feel a special bond to him!! I just pray that the police do a better job with this case than the Pata case, which is still unsolved over a year later. We love you Sean and we will never forget you!!
Great piece. He leaves behind so many Canes fans. RIP #26
Very well said, I think all of us are just numb from losing another Cane great. There must be a hell of a reunion going on in heaven with Blades,Brown,Barnes,Campbell, Pata and now Taylor losing their lives so young and in tragic ways. Rest in peace Sean. You will be missed.
Few players have ever embodied the essence of the U as fully and passionately as Sean Taylor. I was lucky enough to play against him in high school, and eveyone knew even then that he was destined for greatness. Watching him play in the Orange Bowl was an honor and an inspiration. He will forever be one of my favorite Canes. All my love and prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace Sean, you’ll be sorely missed but never forgotten.
My family will pray for the Taylor’s and their great loss. Sean brought all of us Canes a lot of brilliant moments and memories on the field. More important was to hear Coach Joe Gibbs talk about Sean’s growth in knowing the Lord. I know this helped him in times of tragedy. All cane fans should realize what a true player with passion that he was and remember him for the good things he brought to the table. Rest in peace brother we will always remember you!
Many people say that catastrophe brings a family closer. With all of these horrific things happening to Canes it’s no wonder the Cane family is as close as we are. From a 46 year old man who’s been a cane fan and supporter for the past 20 years this closeness is evident. I see all of the ex-cane players in a funny way almost like children of mine following there careers and being just so proud of all they accomplish. Yea, it’s making us closer. It shouldn’t come to this to do that.
I just wanted to offer my thoughts prayers to the Taylor family. This is trully a very sad day for all canes fans. He will be trully missed.
We love you and miss you #26. We will always remember.
MS
R.I.P # 26
THANK- YOU SEAN YOU WERE TRULY A GREAT PLAYER AND FRIEND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
WAS, IS AND WAS GOING TO BE THE BEST THAT EVER LIVED….I FEEL LIKE I GREW UP WITH THE MAN EVEN THOUGH I ONLY MET HIM A COUPLE TIMES…MADE YOU FEEL LIKE FAMILY EVERYTIME YOU SEEN HIM….RIP MY FAM SEANY-T…..CLINT
Its hard to believe ST is gone. I thought I was hearing it wrong when I heard Sean had passed away. The U will just get stronger with this. The coward who did this will meet his maker one day and will have to explain this to GOD why he did this to Sean,his daughter,girlfriend and his immediate and his U Family.God Bless the Taylor Family you to will see your son again one day. R.I.P.#26
I cannot understand why Sean’s passing is effecting my family so much. We live in Michigan but our hearts reside in the O.B. I have a seven year old son that comes home at least 2 times a week and asks if he can watch Sean Taylor’s highlights on youtube. He isn’t a cartoon guy. Sean Taylor is his Superman, Batman, and Incredible Hulk. At seven, he fell in love with Seans passion for the game, the way he hit, the way he ran, his excitement he carried on the field. I think we were all in the midst of seeing one of the greatest. No one, not even Ed Reed came so close to Ronnie Lott. But Sean had even more. I cried as my son cried when I told him the news. Sean is his guy, and in my house he will live forever because as my son takes the field, he already says on offense he’s Devin and on defense he’s Sean Taylor. Let us all pray together and honor Sean by letting our hearts cry to the world “ALWAYS HAVE BEEN, ALWAYS WILL BE ABOUT THE U! I love you CANE NATION – Peace
My family was blessed to have met Sean many times while he played at The U and then for the Redskins. We now live in Virginia and were thrilled beyond words when Sean was drafted by Joe Gibbs. I can honestly tell all of you that Sean Taylor was a kind and gentle human being. Everytime he saw my son, he took the time to talk to him about meaningful things in life, such as the importance of education. We will cherish the pictures we have of Sean that he so graciously let me take of him with my son over the years. Thankfully, we can rest knowing that he is with Our Savior Jesus Christ. There’s no doubt at all in my mind.
when the news broke yesterday morn I fell to my knees . Another Cane lost. It was a joy watching roam the backfield of the OB . The day he was drafted a co worker friend who is a big Skins fan but not much into the College Game called me and asked how good he really is . All I could say is just wait because he is special. My thoughts and prayers to his family,and all his brothers who put on the pads.you will be missed Sean.
Man I dont even no what to say…. Im at a lost for words….My prayers are with the Taylor family…R.I.P Sean you will be missed greatly……#26
i live in pittsburgh. and have been an avid cane fan for ever. i actually got to meet mr. taylor at the steeler training camp in latrobe for a scrimmage against the steelers. i had him sign my canes jersey and we chatted for a minute or two. he was so nice and was very considerate. my small 6 year old son was so happy to meet him. the smile on my son’s face was so large. my thoughts and prayers are with all mr. taylors fans and friends. and especially his family. it is so sad to see a young man with his whole life a head of him taken so tragically. truly a very sad day. god bless him. i am willing to bet he is playing football in heaven. god must of needed a very fine young man for something. your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
All my heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the Taylor family as well as the U family. What a beautifull post on the website to see and the love we all have as one big family. Let our memories bring comfort to us all during this most difficult time. Rest in peace Sean and I know you’ll be smiling down at us all . JB
Shawn Taylor was one of my heros growing up and it really made me sad to see him pass.
RIP #26. Shawn we will never forget you.
when i woke up that morning to see that Sean had been killed i couldnt believe it. Hes one year older then me and i was in shcok to her that a coward broke into his house and killed him. Sean was and has always been one of my favorite Canes and favorite player in the league. It sucks to have lost Sean especially him being from the U! He will never be forgotten hes in my heart as well as his family i pray for them everyday since this horrible crime happen and every time i see something one Sean i cant help but cry . This incident happen around the same time Brian Pata was shot and killed and there are some serious cowards who are jelous of these guys lives and so they want to do this crap. Sean and Brian will never be forgotten #26 and and # 95 once a cane always a cane and thats a tight family i belive in the U! We will be back in honor of these guys!
first of all i would like to post my sincerest prayers to sean’s dad pedro and the rest of his family.i worked with sean’s dad pedro for 15 years and through him i met #26 from his day’s at gulliver high to his all-american years at the “U” and even having him invite me and some friends to the team hotel in pasadena before the rose bowl for autographs.he was a good kid who was not perfect like none of us are.he comes from a loving family and he will be missed by all who knew him and saw him play the game like only a handful could.SEAN you will be #26 forever (which should be retired after this tragedy)and may you rest in peace.thanks for the memories.
I am praying for the Taylor family and for all of his friends and fans. This was a truly tragic event and is so unbelievable and unfair…Rest in eternal peace, Sean.
All my love and prayers to the Taylor. I can’t even begin to imagine what transpired. It is aweful that someone rob him of his life, loved ones. He was a “great one.” I am proud to be part of the U family and it is really amazing to see this out pouring of love and support from the U family and friends. I hope God blesses the family with alot fo strength and that whoever committed this crime be brought to justice.
I never imagined it would effect me this much. I was pretty bummed out all day Monday. I really thought he would pull through. The best way I can describe it to people who don’t understand is it’s like losing a member of your own family. The U is one big family. Any loss is a great loss. I read it best in the allCanes blog ( http://www.allcanes.com/blog) regarding our players. Whenever we see a player from The U get drafted, we all feel like proud parents. It doesn’t matter what team they get drafted by or play for. We want to see all of our Miami boys be successful and represent our school proudly. It may seem silly to those on the outside for us to be this upset over a death of someone we never knew, but in reality he was like a brother to all of us. No other school or program will ever have the connection that The U family has. We’re the tightest nit group you will probably ever meet.
RIP Sean, gone but never forgotten. You will always be remembered as a beast on the field and one of the hardest hitting safeties to play the game.
TedJax
We all lost a family member. Thankfully he left us with some memories that we will never lose. RIP. TL
I am 30 years old and I live in VA. I have always been a UM fan. When I heard about the news of Sean Taylor my heart dropped. Football went on out the window. I could only think of his family and little girl. My brother is 23 and I wouldn’t know what to do without him. I was trying to put myself in his families shoes. I couldn’t do it! My thoughts and prayers go out to Sean Taylor’s Family, Friends, Teammates and Fans. I remember going to VT and watching him play! We “the canes” lost that game but still had the respect!!!! I’m not a Skins fan either but I always pulled for Taylor “HE WAS STILL A CANE!” He lost his life for what??? NOTHING! Thats ok! We now have a CANE ANGEL watching over all of us. But most important JACKIE you have one GREAT ANGEL looking down on you smiling!!! Your daddy will always be watching over you! Sean Taylor will be missed, but NEVER forgotten! I hope they find out who did this and do the samething to them. I believe in an eye for an eye!!! I hate the fact that this little girl will now have to grow up without her dad!!!
R.I.P Taylor.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Taylor Family. My 9 year old son woke me up holding my green #26jersey and told me “ESPN says that Sean Taylor died daddy, we gotta save his jersey.” Sean was one of my sons favorite Canes player. We have lost a UM family member. Thanks for the memories Sean!!!!
R.I.P #26 we will never forget you.
How can this happen to a man becoming a man? I watch all these players. From the time they step on the Green Tree practice feild to the time they leave the NFL field. I am a Buccaneer fan, but I cheer for all the teams with CANES on them.
For this to happen is so sad. How can people play God and take someone’s life? That is the most selfish act possible. And for what? Things, trash talk, money, territory, etc? There is no reason for this. Whomever you are, you took away a daddy, loved one, brother and friend, and for what? It wasn’t and isn’t worth it! There is so much more to life, and now Sean cannot finish his. It was TAKEN!
Rest In Paradise my friend. Watch over us as the angel you have become. We miss you and you will always be remembered.
BG
I woke up with my wife telling me the sad news. i began to cry as i thought about the news. someone my age passing away and though i knew there was nothing i could do, i had wished so much that there was. As a big canes fan he was one of the best ever and as i watched him every sunday there was so much pride in my heart like if i was watching one of my closest friends. i will miss him deeply and will continue to pray for him, his family, and friends.
Wow…this one hurts. I really feel like I lost someone that I knew. I have that pit in my stomach like I want to do something for someone, just to help. Since I have been following the program for so long it has finally and truly come to me, It is a Canes thing and unless you have been a part of it, you would never understand. Seeing a fellow Cane taken at such an early age makes me sick.
Sean
was a wonderful human being not only was he a great professional football player he was a wonderful loving son a great fried, a wonderful father and and a fiance. Hes legacy will live on through all of us . He has got his angle wings and I’m sure that sean is looking down on his family and hes loved on remember God is always in Control he had a position on his football team that will acchieve more accomplishments then here so he called his son home after 24 years of life here on earth.
Its not for us to understand. Keep right with the Lord and this will not be the last of Sean Taylor the heavy Hitter # 21.
man the day i heard on the radio the first thing i did was to pick up the phone and send out a group text to all the tru canes fans i know.since im in Va know one back home in the Fla had heard. it felt like one of my best friends had been shot and later past. after a hard season of watching the canes then this. REST IN PEACE #26,LOVE YOU MUCH FROM A TRUCANE. FLABOI IN VA