Don't forget about the kids ...

[PennSkinsFan]

My son Joshua is handling this pretty hard too, Sean was his favorite player. You know, as sad as we are, it is just stunning to see the torment kids go through as well because they are kids and become emotionally attached to players and role models. Fact is, we as long time Redskins fans get wrapped up in our sorrow and grief, but our children, who sit beside us each Sunday, share conversation about the NFL and the Redskins, well, they get emotionally attached as we do, IF NOT MORE so. Fact is, we are adults and most of us have handled death before, whether it be a friend, family member, co-worker, or another role model, and we have developed and learned to deal with the pain and grief. BUT, for many kids, this is all something new to them, something they may be having a hard time grasping and understanding. I guess what I am trying to say is....we take extraordinary efforts to increase the Redskins fan base by sharing our love and passion for this franchise and its players with our children, in hopes they will grow up as die hards as we all are, but let's not also forget, as we grieve and mourn and come to grip, they are in pain as well. Take some time and talk to them about it, share the pain, and help them understand.

My wife (in case you were wandering she is a new member here, CCooley47 - yeah yeah yeah, I know I need to toe the mark now) told Josh before he went to bed on Monday that Sean Taylor was doing better, he was responsive and he responded by telling her before she turned the light off, I know I am going to wake up and he will be dead. I know it.

Man, tell me that wasn't hard to relay back to him in the morning. Just awful. Poor kid. He lost my Dad, his Grandpa, my Grandfather, his Great-Grandpa, his favorite wrestler, Chris Benoit, and now his favorite player, Sean Taylor, all in a two year period. Talk about getting used to the death thing young. He really struggled with Benoit too, because of the way it happened. Finally last night, in Target, he broke down a bit and cried and asked my wife and I not to talk about Taylor. And I thought we were all struggling with this ...

[CNYSkinFan]

well said. My dauighter is 18 and nto a football fan so I am lucky in a way. But the kids are going to feel it the most because it is so REAL for them. As much grtief as we feel I think they will feell it ten times more.

[redskin_rich]

I took my two older girls (10 and 7 y/o) to the vigil last night after they begged me to go. I was glad I did, even though they don't really know about any of the players, it helped them to understand my grief at this time by seeing all the other fans feeling the same way.

[hail2skins]

There were a lot of kids at the vigil last night and a lot of them were in tears too. I couldn't believe how many there were. It was good to see though.

You're right, they are feeling the pain and will need help in the grieving process.

[smoak]

Wow man... I am so sorry to hear that one. The only thing you can do I guess is to be there for him...

My daughter is too young obviously, but it was cool when she touched my cheek when I was tearing up a bit....

My heart goes to out Joshua and all the fans touched by this tragedy.

[hessy36]

My son Joshua is handling this pretty hard too, Sean was his favorite player. You know, as sad as we are, it is just stunning to see the torment kids go through as well because they are kids and become emotionally attached to players and role models. Fact is, we as long time Redskins fans get wrapped up in our sorrow and grief, but our children, who sit beside us each Sunday, share conversation about the NFL and the Redskins, well, they get emotionally attached as we do, IF NOT MORE so. Fact is, we are adults and most of us have handled death before, whether it be a friend, family member, co-worker, or another role model, and we have developed and learned to deal with the pain and grief. BUT, for many kids, this is all something new to them, something they may be having a hard time grasping and understanding. I guess what I am trying to say is....we take extraordinary efforts to increase the Redskins fan base by sharing our love and passion for this franchise and its players with our children, in hopes they will grow up as die hards as we all are, but let's not also forget, as we grieve and mourn and come to grip, they are in pain as well. Take some time and talk to them about it, share the pain, and help them understand.

My wife (in case you were wandering she is a new member here, CCooley47 - yeah yeah yeah, I know I need to toe the mark now) told Josh before he went to bed on Monday that Sean Taylor was doing better, he was responsive and he responded by telling her before she turned the light off, I know I am going to wake up and he will be dead. I know it.

Man, tell me that wasn't hard to relay back to him in the morning. Just awful. Poor kid. He lost my Dad, his Grandpa, my Grandfather, his Great-Grandpa, his favorite wrestler, Chris Benoit, and now his favorite player, Sean Taylor, all in a two year period. Talk about getting used to the death thing young. He really struggled with Benoit too, because of the way it happened. Finally last night, in Target, he broke down a bit and cried and asked my wife and I not to talk about Taylor. And I thought we were all struggling with this ...

My son is 14 and he is also having a very hard time with this.. This has hit everyone so hard.

[techskinsfan]

i was thinkin about this yesterday...at this point in my life i dont have a declared favorite player like when i was a kid...and i cant imagine what would have happened if chris webber or peter bondra or darrell green or stephan davis or juan dixon when i was older would have passed...but because of the passion my dad has for this team and he passed to me at a young age this has been difficult...i feel for everyone who is dealin with this from family to the team to our fans

[Skinz4lyfe]

Wow. I went to the Cards game w/my cousin, we took his girlfriends son (11 yrs old) with us to the game. He hasn't been into sports very long but the first time he saw Sean Taylor play (last year) he was smitten. He immediately became his favorite player. He went out and got himself a Taylor jersey and wore it proud, especially after he got that pick in the game. We live thousands of miles apart but it didn't occur to me until now to ask how he's dealing with it. Thanks PSF, I'm asking now.

[NCskinsfanatic]

My son Joshua is handling this pretty hard too, Sean was his favorite player. You know, as sad as we are, it is just stunning to see the torment kids go through as well because they are kids and become emotionally attached to players and role models. Fact is, we as long time Redskins fans get wrapped up in our sorrow and grief, but our children, who sit beside us each Sunday, share conversation about the NFL and the Redskins, well, they get emotionally attached as we do, IF NOT MORE so. Fact is, we are adults and most of us have handled death before, whether it be a friend, family member, co-worker, or another role model, and we have developed and learned to deal with the pain and grief. BUT, for many kids, this is all something new to them, something they may be having a hard time grasping and understanding. I guess what I am trying to say is....we take extraordinary efforts to increase the Redskins fan base by sharing our love and passion for this franchise and its players with our children, in hopes they will grow up as die hards as we all are, but let's not also forget, as we grieve and mourn and come to grip, they are in pain as well. Take some time and talk to them about it, share the pain, and help them understand.

My wife (in case you were wandering she is a new member here, CCooley47 - yeah yeah yeah, I know I need to toe the mark now) told Josh before he went to bed on Monday that Sean Taylor was doing better, he was responsive and he responded by telling her before she turned the light off, I know I am going to wake up and he will be dead. I know it.

Man, tell me that wasn't hard to relay back to him in the morning. Just awful. Poor kid. He lost my Dad, his Grandpa, my Grandfather, his Great-Grandpa, his favorite wrestler, Chris Benoit, and now his favorite player, Sean Taylor, all in a two year period. Talk about getting used to the death thing young. He really struggled with Benoit too, because of the way it happened. Finally last night, in Target, he broke down a bit and cried and asked my wife and I not to talk about Taylor. And I thought we were all struggling with this ...

My 10 year old has taken this very hard, he just lost his grandma 3 weeks ago and Sean was also his favorite player. We knelt down and prayed for Sean Monday night and he woke me yesterday morning with tears in his eyes telling me Sean had passed away, I just want to hug him and make the pain go away...I too am sorry to hear about your losses PSF, life can be so rewarding yet so cruel sometimes.

[openallnight]

My son Joshua is handling this pretty hard too, Sean was his favorite player. You know, as sad as we are, it is just stunning to see the torment kids go through as well because they are kids and become emotionally attached to players and role models. Fact is, we as long time Redskins fans get wrapped up in our sorrow and grief, but our children, who sit beside us each Sunday, share conversation about the NFL and the Redskins, well, they get emotionally attached as we do, IF NOT MORE so. Fact is, we are adults and most of us have handled death before, whether it be a friend, family member, co-worker, or another role model, and we have developed and learned to deal with the pain and grief. BUT, for many kids, this is all something new to them, something they may be having a hard time grasping and understanding. I guess what I am trying to say is....we take extraordinary efforts to increase the Redskins fan base by sharing our love and passion for this franchise and its players with our children, in hopes they will grow up as die hards as we all are, but let's not also forget, as we grieve and mourn and come to grip, they are in pain as well. Take some time and talk to them about it, share the pain, and help them understand.

My wife (in case you were wandering she is a new member here, CCooley47 - yeah yeah yeah, I know I need to toe the mark now) told Josh before he went to bed on Monday that Sean Taylor was doing better, he was responsive and he responded by telling her before she turned the light off, I know I am going to wake up and he will be dead. I know it.

Man, tell me that wasn't hard to relay back to him in the morning. Just awful. Poor kid. He lost my Dad, his Grandpa, my Grandfather, his Great-Grandpa, his favorite wrestler, Chris Benoit, and now his favorite player, Sean Taylor, all in a two year period. Talk about getting used to the death thing young. He really struggled with Benoit too, because of the way it happened. Finally last night, in Target, he broke down a bit and cried and asked my wife and I not to talk about Taylor. And I thought we were all struggling with this ...

Wow, it sounds like your whole family has had a really rough time. Losing a parent is the toughest thing I've personally ever experienced. My condolences to both you and Joshua.

[resdog56]

I can remember when the great Len Bias died (yes I'm old), I was about 14 at the time and I just couldn't fathom how this could happen to my favorite basketball player. When the news came in about Sean a lot of those same emotions came up and I was and still am having a very hard time dealing with it. Everytime I see anything about Len Bias, to this day I still begin to hurt and cry.

I'm glad that you're being proactive parents and helping your children deal with their grief. At the same time, they will never forget the pain they felt when their hero was murdered. I've never really found a hero to replace Lenny, maybe it was because he was taken from us too soon or that I'm just a stubborn person. I hope your kids hold unto Sean the same way.

God Bless You All!

[Keino]

I was 13 when Len Bias died. I still remember how hard that hit me. My kids don't really understand, so luckily, I am the only person in my household hurting. I'd rather have it that way, frankly.

[hogs86]

This is so true. It was my oldest son who is nine told me the news yesterday morning that ST died. I did a signing with Sean back in July and when everything calms down i have a story about Sean Taylor that everyone must know about him.

[Skins57]

My step son has been talking about this all the time. He is taking it hard, he completely redid his myspace and dedicated it to Sean. He is a Pittsburg Steelers fan. I am totally moved by this. He is truly shook by this and I also had never thought about the kids hurting too. Seans death will touch many people, many you would never think of

[LuvSkins17]

This is good to know. My daughter is 12 years old and she looks at me like I am the strongest man in the world (not muscles though). She believes in me because she knows I am a therapist and I listen to kids problems and deal with them everyday, yet Im still fun and loving and happy all the time. When she heard about Sean Taylor and saw me in the state I was in she just said. Daddy you didn't know him so why are you so sad. When she found out I wasn't going to work she came home from school and cut us some pieces of birthday cake that she made and came and sat with me in the studio. We watched some of the stuff on TV and she watched some of the clips on You Tube. She knows my passion and she takes after me in so many ways. She just told me that everything was going to be alright and she see's why everyone is so sad. She is a good kid and likes the Redskins too, .... just like her dad.

My son is 4 yrs old and asked me was I sad because Sean Taylor got shot? (he was in the studio with me watching the news and listening to the live streams and everything. I wasn't even aware that he was paying so much attention.) I told him yes. He asked me was Sean gonna play football again and I told him that he was gone to heaven. My son said "Wit da angels?" and I told him "yeah, wit da angels". Then my son said, "Well he's alright then.... "

Kids are beautiful......

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

my 11, 12 and 14 y/o nephews are all upset about the loss of their favorite player. i bought 2 outta 3 of them a sean taylor jersey for their bdays and wore them to school proudly yesterday. my 5 y/o nephew keeps asking where he is. :(. i told him that hopefully he is in heaven, now safe and completely healthy.

[The_Sonny_Of_Sammy]

My nine year old son was very upset. His grandpa passed away last month and that was his first experience dealing with such things. He was choking back tears when he heard Sean passed away. I talked to him like a Dad should. He's a good boy. I love that kid.

[IMALILTEAPOT]

i dont kno if im a "kid" since im 18 but ive taken this very hard. sean was my fav player EVER, he made me love the safety position, i would wake up everyday and watch sean taylor highlights on youtube like all the time. im just so hurt rite now

[hail2skins]

i dont kno if im a "kid" since im 18 but ive taken this very hard. sean was my fav player EVER, he made me love the safety position, i would wake up everyday and watch sean taylor highlights on youtube like all the time. im just so hurt rite nowyou're still a kid. :D

[TheUSwagger]

i dont kno if im a "kid" since im 18 but ive taken this very hard. sean was my fav player EVER, he made me love the safety position, i would wake up everyday and watch sean taylor highlights on youtube like all the time. im just so hurt rite now

That's exactly how I feel man. It really won't sink in for me until I watch this sundays game, noticing he's not out there. Just thinking about all the good memories I have of him as a player, and also to think about what he's leaving behind in his daughter and fiancee.

RIP Sean Taylor. You won't ever, EVER, be forgotten.

[Brit'Skin]

you're still a kid. :D

I'm only a year older, does that still make me a kid?

I only really got in to the game a few years ago and its guys like Sean who made me become a Redskins fan.
Since then I have got more and more into the sport up to the point where I would rather watch a football game over any soccer game and the 'Skins over even my own team.

He was a great player to watch even when he wasn't at his best and while yesterday my main thoughts were of his family and those close to him, today its really started to hit home that we will never get to see him on the field again and that really sucks.

R.I.P Sean.

[shane88]

Hell, anyone under 30 is still a kid to me!!! lol

[BandWagon]

This is the thing I'm struggling with the most. Unfortunately we had a death in the family over the weekend, my Uncle. The funeral was Monday, so I didn't even know what was going on with this stuff til very late Monday afternoon. It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my cousin's kids crying at the service because they'd just lost their grandfather. I couldn't help but reflect about how my kids are going to be going through the same thing. Life can be very difficult at times. Very sad.