The hardship of Sean Taylor’s death

 

 

            One of the hardest things to ever have to go through is the death of a family member, friend or both, a teammate! One of the best players to ever play the safety position not only in collage but in the national football league as well was Sean Taylor.  Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder's said this was one of the hardest things he has ever had to go through. Not only for himself and because of the close relationship he had with Sean, but because of the leader and role model he was for the Washington red skins. Dan said one of the hardest things he has ever had to do was tell his brotherhood teammates that Sean would not be playing with them anymore because he was murdered. Dan said he has never seen so many grown strong men cry before. It was because they knew they had lost someone that no one els could replace. This is a huge event that I feel like will never be forgotten. There have been so many other incidences and tragedy’s that other teams have had to also try and push through. Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was killed in a drive-by shooting on New Year's Day, the day after the season ended in a playoff loss. San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Thomas Herrion died of a heart attack after a preseason game in September 2005. Minnesota Vikings tackle Korey Stringer died of heatstroke at a training camp practice in 2001. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle was shot in the stomach by three armed robbers in southwest Miami in July 2005 and missed the following season. So the question is how do teams, players or even franchises get over the death or something like this happening to one of there own. Or do they ever get over it?

            The teammates of Sean were asked how will they deal with the loss of their friend. I found there response to that question to be very interesting. They said no matter what anyone says you can never forget about that person. Because in one way or another they have influenced your life for the better and they will always be a part of you. If you think of it what would you want to happen if it was you that passed? Would you want people to be sad and depressed that your gone and not be able to move on from it? Or would you want them to keep you in there hearts and keep doing them. That’s what we did. The teammates of Sean said they will never forget and every time they play they play for him and his family. The Washington red skins organization showed so much compassion to the family and were there for them any way that they could be. The Owner Dan said he thought that because of this tragedy event it brought the Red skin organization closer and the fans as well.

 

By Justin Brown