steamroller#99 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I heard it on the radio while driving to work. I thought it had to be some kind of joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Wow in the past week since there has been no Redskins news. We have been reduced to fans lamenting about this non stop. Between folks getting tatoos, visiting the grave site, jersey retirement, street names, statues. Can you let the man rest in peace. I understand the anniversary of his death or when his killers go to trial. But every day there is something along these lines and its time to bring it to a close.To each his own I guess.And actually, it is the four month anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Wow in the past week since there has been no Redskins news. We have been reduced to fans lamenting about this non stop. Between folks getting tatoos, visiting the grave site, jersey retirement, street names, statues. Can you let the man rest in peace. I understand the anniversary of his death or when his killers go to trial. But every day there is something along these lines and its time to bring it to a close. You do know some people handle things best by talking about them. Since this IS a message board, what do you see inappropriate with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamroller#99 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Wow in the past week since there has been no Redskins news. We have been reduced to fans lamenting about this non stop. Between folks getting tatoos, visiting the grave site, jersey retirement, street names, statues. Can you let the man rest in peace. I understand the anniversary of his death or when his killers go to trial. But every day there is something along these lines and its time to bring it to a close. did you watch the guy play on Sundays? How are we supposed to not think about the guy all the time. So many people idolized the guy. #21 will never cease to be in my heart. As long as nobody is talking about digging up his grave then he is resting in peace just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 sleeping when a buddy of mine texted me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 At my desk at work. Heard Doc Walker break the news on the radio. Kept thinking that it wasn't that bad until Redskins Radio came on and announced the seriousness of it. Still hard to think about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOALSKIN Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I guess my point is can we focus on other redskins related matters? Theres a draft comming up. We didnt make anymoves in the offseason. We have a new coach. Something to stimulate the conversation around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I guess my point is can we focus on other redskins related matters? Theres a draft comming up. We didnt make anymoves in the offseason. We have a new coach. Something to stimulate the conversation around here. We can always start another "Sign ----" or "Trade for -----" thread.... Yeah, most topics are beat into the ground right now, but it's the offseason. That said, I'll read/talk about anything Redskins given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 had a text waiting from my boy as I woke up for work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4me58203 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Never idolize an athlete. It's a mistake. Because none of them are Saints. Many people think of ST the same way we think of Ocho or D Hall. None of them are idols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Was at school on the computer. Came on ES and saw a few threads about ST, things like "Everything just changed" and "What now (ST related)". The fact that he was shot was the furthest thing from my mind. Then I actually saw a clear thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I was at work actually. Someone came & got me and said..."some player for the Redskins has been shot..but I'm not sure who...I think they said his name was Taylor". I was like... . And then I saw the report for myself and sent my b-i-l a text to inform him and he said the same thing. WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I don't remember when I heard he was shot but I did get woken up the next morning by a text message from a Giants fan telling me he died. He's a good friend of mine so it wasn't mean spirited or anything but that's a hell of a way to start your day. I think I actually went back to sleep for a few hours hoping it wasn't true. I kept the message for long time but I finally had to delete it because every time I stumbled across it, I felt it all over again. Anyway, thanks for my daily dose of depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamyesme1111 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My mom came in the room and woke me up and told me...I was sort-of out of it so it didn't really register until I woke up and found out it wasn't just a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarias Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My buddies and I had just come back from Tampa (at the game) went to go to sleep and they were watching ESPN and they woke me up to tell me. We were on ly about 3-5 miles from the hospital where he was at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4me58203 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My mom came in the room and woke me up and told me...I was sort-of out of it so it didn't really register until I woke up and found out it wasn't just a nightmare. Ummm...i feel for your loss. But don't you think it's time to move out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portis4MVP2628 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I was walking back from lunch at school and two of my friends said they herd it and i thought they were kidding so i went to the computer lab and saw it was true and just walked out to my car and went home didnt care bout school or ne thing else and just watched tv all day.....terrible day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recent Vintage Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I had just gotten back to Virginia Tech, and I had driven and listened to CDs/Mp3s the whole time on the day the news broke. I got back and was in total disbelief, my friends know I'm a 'skins fan, and asked me if I'd heard. They didn't know the details, but said a Washington safety had been shot in the groin. Then someone said it was Sean Taylor, and I'm like "No way guys, that was Laron Landry, and it was just a paintball gun." referring to the paintball incidence from before the season started.... Then I got on ES After that I just kind of, I dunno, I just kept hoping for the best, and well, we know what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNGwithOUTaCrwN Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i was walking home from school(cuz i get out earlier than most students) and my friend, a skins fan, had told me just as i was passing him. i went home and looked it up cuz i had doubts and sadly, it was true.... it was around 12:05pm that day when he told me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L30L Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Never idolize an athlete. It's a mistake. Because none of them are Saints. Many people think of ST the same way we think of Ocho or D Hall. None of them are idols. What does that have to do with the Post starter's question though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 School, i didint believe it at first and still dont till this day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boysetsfire Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I was on my lunch break at work about to head into Burger King when my sister text messaged me. Couldn't eat after that. I still have that text message but I think its time that I finally delete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin4ever Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 At work. That's where I always am. I was hoping right up until he died that it was going to be a minor thing. Sadly, it was the worst possible outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mexico Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 We need to let it go. We all love ST but time to move on Personally, I don't think you should tell people when they need to move on. Obvisously people are still mourning and they want to talk about it. If you want to move on then don't read the thread. Thanks. HAIL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsince72 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I was at work when i first heard. Then when he passed, my wife woke me up and told me about it. I freaked out. Joined ES to cope with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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