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[PennSkinsFan]

We truly thank you for the sympathies and condolences. These kind of tragic and senseless acts put life in perspective and just don't come into play regarding football.

Of course we mourn the loss of Sean Taylor the football player. He gave us terrific highlights, added spark to our defense, and became the premier face of the Redskins, dare I say, the new Mr. Redskin. Shy to the media he was, he had his reasons and we the fans also supported him in that regard.

Sean had a troubled past, but overcame that and all words, indications and comments from people who knew him as a friend and teammate clearly has shown he overcame the troubles. If there is one thing you can take from here, and feel free to share it with your fans, is that the reputation and troubled past of Sean Taylor were indeed int eh PAST and Sean really did turn his life around. His 18 month old daughter was a huge part of that transformation along with his close friendships with Clinton Portis and Santana Moss. Does it make a difference? No, in the reality of life, no, Sean was a human being and Sean was one of us. BUT, please feel free to pass on that the reputation Sean developed early, was not who Sean was yesterday. Sean was a friend of many, a great football player, a terrific son, and a father to an 18 month old daughter.

We weep and mourn his loss, not as a player, but as Sean the person. We extend our gratitude and appreciation to each one of you in our time of grief. You as fellow football fans know how we as fans can become attached to our players. It's a sorrowful day in Redskins Nation and your kind thoughts and words have helped many here and for that, we say, THANK YOU!

[PennSkinsFan]

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[SabreBill30]

Sean, his family and Redskin Fans are in our hearts and prayers.

From a fellow football fan.

[RoethlisBURGHer]

As a member of a Pittsburgh Steelers forum, my condolences.

Over there, we are all saddened by the death of Sean Taylor and hope his killer is brought to justice.

[CowboysOK76]

All Cowboys/Redskins bs aside, sorry to hear of this. I've seen Sean Taylor play several times up close and in person and dude was this young man a player. Too bad it had to end like this. Last year I had the best time I've had at a Boys/Skins game thanks to this fan in the Taylor jersey holding the helmet. Anyone recognize him? Can't remember his name but I can say this guy and his friends made the trip from DC and they were funny and classy as can be! Again, sorry for you alls loss.


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[lusdawg]

New England Patriots fan here ... My condolences to the family of Sean, the Redskins organization, and all the fans. I was a big fan of his and badly wanted Belichick to trade up and grab this guy from the U of M. The Redskins ended with this special player instead. Still, I often checked out his stats and wondered what could have been. He will be missed by all.

[Vikings_Fan]

To the fans, friends, teammates, and family of Sean Taylor:

I would like to give my condolences to everyone effected by this loss. The entire NFL community is now learning of how great a person Sean had become since the birth of his daughter. We are all shocked by what has occurred, and we share your pain. Our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone associated with this young man, whose life was taken from him much to soon.

Rest in Peace Sean. You will be missed, but will not be forgotten.

[TSZ Geez]

Raider Nation checking in to send our best wishes to the whole Taylor Family

[Marino2Duper84]

Hey Guys. I'm a Miami Dolphin fan and usually post on another Fins forum, but as far as I'm concerned, today there are no teams. A member of the NFL family and the human race was taken from us in and I am deeply saddened. As Dolphins fans we've been bickering about trivial things like records and standings, but something like this puts one's priorities in order. All of you, and especially Sean's family and friends, have my deepest sympathies in this time of loss.

R.I.P. Sean Taylor

[nolaspe]

New Orleans Saints fan here, on behalf of the Who Dat Nation and my forum whodatzone.com, we are in disbelief and are grieving with Redskins and football fans everywhere. We'd give Sean a 2nd Line Jazz Funeral if we could. Godspeed #21... We haven't felt like this since Sam Mills died.

[PennSkinsFan]

New Orleans Saints fan here, on behalf of the Who Dat Nation and my forum whodatzone.com, we are in disbelief and are grieving with Redskins and football fans everywhere. We'd give Sean a 2nd Line Jazz Funeral if we could. Godspeed #21... We haven't felt like this since Sam Mills died.

Thanks man. It's been pretty brutal around here emotionally, not just because we lost Sean the player, but Sean was really developing as a fine person and his daughter did all that and it is just heartbreaking. Your words do help comfort hailRedskins.com members, please believe that

[BroncoNation]

We here in Bronco Nation mourn the passing of a truly great athlete and I'm sure a great man who appeared to be coming into his own. Our prayers are exteneded to the Redskins organization, fans and most importantly the family and friends of Sean Taylor. Rest in Peace and go with God!!

[PennSkinsFan]

We here in Bronco Nation mourn the passing of a truly great athlete and I'm sure a great man who appeared to be coming into his own. Our prayers are exteneded to the Redskins organization, fans and most importantly the family and friends of Sean Taylor. Rest in Peace and go with God!!

Thanks so much. It does mean alot, we are fans of our team, but were also football fans in general and human in the end. Your words of sorrow help.

[AGibbsGirl]

Was curious as to how the Bills fans were reacting since we play them this Sunday...as I expected, nothing but class from these people...good, good people in the Buffalo area....'course I snatched up the best one when I married Hubbo...but here's a link to the forum I registered on...great tribute threads there.

http://boards.buffalobills.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4

[JRudy]

Condolences from DSMtalk.com. This a car forum I go to often.

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189771