Tears...

[Iowaskinsfan]

I just want to say that me being from iowa that i was floored about hereing about it yesterday. I am more of a reader than a writer on here, but i was so speechless that i couldnt think of anything to say about it . I just hope that the family and the skins can prevail through all that has happened. I felt like a little school girl crying yeaterday. I would love to be there sun. but live to far away to go. But i make it to all the games when they play around here. so hopefully some of you will go to the vikings game and get together. My condolences to everyone who loved him in some way. I guess that god wanted him on his football team.
R.I.P SEAN
I will miss watching him and his big hits.

[chiefhog44]

I'm not real good with words, but I just wanted to add something on here as to how I feel. I've been fighting tears all day because of how passionate I am about the team, and how bad I feel for ST's family. I have a one yr old daughter and can't imagine what they went through, or what's to come. I live out in Chicago, and so no one out here really knows how passionate skins fans are about the team, and can't relate to my grief. I'm married to a Steeler fan and so she understands.

I've never met ST in my life, just enjoyed what he brought to this team. He was the face of the defense...he was superman. I loved how his gloves were never velcro'ed shut, how he wore his socks up to his knee, how his shirt was always untucked, his huge hits, how he walked like a total bad a*^ with a little hunch in his back, but most importantly, I loved his passion for the game. He played the game as I remember the hogs used to play. They left it all on the field.

I'm flying in for the next two games (next week against Chicago), with no tickets and no plans. Just want to be with people who feel the same about what's going on. I'm first in line to get a replica Portis 21 jersey if they go on sale.

For those of you who were dogging Gibbs, I'd love to see your faces now. This is the ONLY coach I'd want in this situation.

Fight on

[ripseantaylor21]

I cried all day yesterday. I couldnt stop. I had a moment every now and then but just basically all day. I would just be driving in my car and it would be silent and I would literally start bawling. Harder than I've ever cried before. Points to where it was hard to breathe. People think it's silly that we cry over a football player. He was a human being and when you become SO close to a team as most Redskins fans are and any fan is you just have a bond with the team and have a strong connection and you don't even personally know anyone on the team!! I wasnt sure Monday how I would react if anything happened to Sean Taylor or anyone on the team for that matter. And yesterday I have to say I was so surprised. Surprised by how I cried and what I thought about as I cried. I knew I would be extremely upset. But not to the point where I felt like I had lost someone so close to me. No one understands until someone from your team is lost by something like this and you have such a relationship in a way with the players and you dont even know them. I'm just thankful to know that I'm not alone when it comes down to the crying and feeling as if we lost a brother. I don't know how long it will take to get over this but I prayed all day yesterday that he was in Heaven with God. And an hour later I heard Gibbs on the radio talking about how he knew what a great relationship Sean had with God and that comforted me SO much. Just knowing he was in Heaven was amazing. I'm just so thankful for knowing that and having all of these wonderful fellow Redskin fans to be able to talk about all of this with. Thank you Sean. You have no idea what an impact you've had on everyone's lives, in so many different ways.

[Jake]

I cried all day yesterday. I couldnt stop. I had a moment every now and then but just basically all day. I would just be driving in my car and it would be silent and I would literally start bawling. Harder than I've ever cried before. Points to where it was hard to breathe. People think it's silly that we cry over a football player. He was a human being and when you become SO close to a team as most Redskins fans are and any fan is you just have a bond with the team and have a strong connection and you don't even personally know anyone on the team!! I wasnt sure Monday how I would react if anything happened to Sean Taylor or anyone on the team for that matter. And yesterday I have to say I was so surprised. Surprised by how I cried and what I thought about as I cried. I knew I would be extremely upset. But not to the point where I felt like I had lost someone so close to me. No one understands until someone from your team is lost by something like this and you have such a relationship in a way with the players and you dont even know them. I'm just thankful to know that I'm not alone when it comes down to the crying and feeling as if we lost a brother. I don't know how long it will take to get over this but I prayed all day yesterday that he was in Heaven with God. And an hour later I heard Gibbs on the radio talking about how he knew what a great relationship Sean had with God and that comforted me SO much. Just knowing he was in Heaven was amazing. I'm just so thankful for knowing that and having all of these wonderful fellow Redskin fans to be able to talk about all of this with. Thank you Sean. You have no idea what an impact you've had on everyone's lives, in so many different ways.

Sounds like what I've been saying all week.

I wish more people besides Redskins fans understood that it does feel like a brother or close family member passed away.

And we have lost someone in our family. Our Redskins family.

[DaRealistJoka]

I cried all day yesterday. I couldnt stop. I had a moment every now and then but just basically all day. I would just be driving in my car and it would be silent and I would literally start bawling. Harder than I've ever cried before. Points to where it was hard to breathe. People think it's silly that we cry over a football player. He was a human being and when you become SO close to a team as most Redskins fans are and any fan is you just have a bond with the team and have a strong connection and you don't even personally know anyone on the team!! I wasnt sure Monday how I would react if anything happened to Sean Taylor or anyone on the team for that matter. And yesterday I have to say I was so surprised. Surprised by how I cried and what I thought about as I cried. I knew I would be extremely upset. But not to the point where I felt like I had lost someone so close to me. No one understands until someone from your team is lost by something like this and you have such a relationship in a way with the players and you dont even know them. I'm just thankful to know that I'm not alone when it comes down to the crying and feeling as if we lost a brother. I don't know how long it will take to get over this but I prayed all day yesterday that he was in Heaven with God. And an hour later I heard Gibbs on the radio talking about how he knew what a great relationship Sean had with God and that comforted me SO much. Just knowing he was in Heaven was amazing. I'm just so thankful for knowing that and having all of these wonderful fellow Redskin fans to be able to talk about all of this with. Thank you Sean. You have no idea what an impact you've had on everyone's lives, in so many different ways.

Sounds like what I've been saying all week.

I wish more people besides Redskins fans understood that it does feel like a brother or close family member passed away.

And we have lost someone in our family. Our Redskins family.

I am glad my family understood and never questioned me about why I was crying. I have been crying for two days now. Sean touched the whole Redskins nation. We love Sean. We love our Redskins and people will never understand the definition of being a true fan. There are no other fans like Redskins fans. I will miss you Sean and will never forget you. There is no doubt in my mind you would have been the Greatest Safety to ever play the game. R.I.P we love you

[GSPODS]

Every time I lose a family member, which has been far too often, I read this:
Sean Taylor was a family member.
Once a Redskin, always a Redskin.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

[Jake]

Damn. I thought I was done crying but I just watched the pre-game tribute to Sean Taylor and the waterworks began a little.

You could hear a pin drop in Texas Stadium during the moment of silence. Following that was a strong, supportive cheer.

My hats off to those in Texas Stadium.

[please_remain_calm]

When you walk through a storm
hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky

And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart

And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone

[DaveD1420]

Geez, you guys have me tearing up again. Why is this so hard?

He was the only reason why I was confident when the D was on the field. The ONLY reason. I knew that he was the best player we had, probably the best player in the league, and IMO he would've been the greatest defensive player of all time. I just know he would've been. I love the Skins, I love football, and I loved Sean Taylor.

I'm just so heartbroken.

Damn, here come the tears some more. I shouldn't have to cry on my birthday, but here I am.

[Jake]

Geez, you guys have me tearing up again. Why is this so hard?

He was the only reason why I was confident when the D was on the field. The ONLY reason. I knew that he was the best player we had, probably the best player in the league, and IMO he would've been the greatest defensive player of all time. I just know he would've been. I love the Skins, I love football, and I loved Sean Taylor.

I'm just so heartbroken.

Damn, here come the tears some more. I shouldn't have to cry on my birthday, but here I am.

Wow, I'm sorry such a tragedy had to come at this time of the year for you. Other than what has transpired, I hope you had a better birthday.

[Sir_Monk]

I had to work tonight in an office with no TV. I noticed NFL.com is carrying the stream of the game, just the 21 sticker brought tears to my eyes. Watching the game on sundayis going to be very hard.

[DaveD1420]

Geez, you guys have me tearing up again. Why is this so hard?

He was the only reason why I was confident when the D was on the field. The ONLY reason. I knew that he was the best player we had, probably the best player in the league, and IMO he would've been the greatest defensive player of all time. I just know he would've been. I love the Skins, I love football, and I loved Sean Taylor.

I'm just so heartbroken.

Damn, here come the tears some more. I shouldn't have to cry on my birthday, but here I am.

Wow, I'm sorry such a tragedy had to come at this time of the year for you. Other than what has transpired, I hope you had a better birthday.

Thanks, Jake. This is yet another death in an already crappy year for me. In addition to my wife losing her mother and grandfather w/in 6 months, one of my best friends losing his 5 year old girl, and probably about 5 more deaths of friends and aquaintances, I didn't need to lose a hero as well.

[absinthe1023]

When you walk through a storm
hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky

And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart

And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone

No....not Liverpool!

[Jake]

Geez, you guys have me tearing up again. Why is this so hard?

He was the only reason why I was confident when the D was on the field. The ONLY reason. I knew that he was the best player we had, probably the best player in the league, and IMO he would've been the greatest defensive player of all time. I just know he would've been. I love the Skins, I love football, and I loved Sean Taylor.

I'm just so heartbroken.

Damn, here come the tears some more. I shouldn't have to cry on my birthday, but here I am.

Wow, I'm sorry such a tragedy had to come at this time of the year for you. Other than what has transpired, I hope you had a better birthday.

Thanks, Jake. This is yet another death in an already crappy year for me. In addition to my wife losing her mother and grandfather w/in 6 months, one of my best friends losing his 5 year old girl, and probably about 5 more deaths of friends and aquaintances, I didn't need to lose a hero as well.

Damn. Sorry, man.

[MEZZSKIN]

just wanted to share that the last 24 36 hours i thought i was doing better and just bracing for Sunday which will be SUPER emotional.
Then last night late at night my wife is sleeping and im all alone watching GW'S interview on TV. I cant tell you why but i just lost it.....to see his pain and tears i just broke down bigtime. I guess thats true grieving ....you just dont when or what will trigger it .......... Just wanted to share that.......GW, we feel it brother...we know ....Our franchise will never be the same

[please_remain_calm]

When you walk through a storm
hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky

And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart

And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone

No....not Liverpool!

No, not Liverpool, Celtic.