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Sean Taylor Obituary
He said Taylor's father called him around 5:30 a.m. to tell him the news.
"His father called and said he was with Christ and he cried and thanked me," said Sharpstein, Taylor's former lawyer. "It's a tremendously sad and unnecessary event. He was a wonderful, humble, talented young man, and had a huge life in front of him. Obviously God had other plans."
He said he did not know exactly when Taylor died.
Doctors had been encouraged late Monday night when Taylor squeezed a nurse's hand. But Sharpstein said he was told Taylor never regained consciousness after being transported to the hospital and that he wasn't sure how he had squeezed the nurse's hand.
"Maybe he was trying to say goodbye or something," Sharpstein said.
The 24-year-old Redskins safety was shot early Monday in his home in the upper leg, damaging an artery and causing significant blood loss.
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
4435 Entries
December 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
kahle frm1200
December 29, 2024
he was the goat
February 17, 2021
Rest In Peace Taylor you are the best football player ever
July 24, 2020
Sad To see Go Mr taylor My son and Family Loved You Rest in peace
How you can show support
March 7, 2019
great guy wish i couldve seen him play
G Reaves Jr
November 26, 2018
Rest In Peace Messy #21. You are gone, but DEFINITELY not forgotten. I, personally, have at least 10 jerseys/tees with your name and number. You're a Redskin forever...
Mayee Sullivan
November 15, 2018
It's November 2018 and you are still missed by so many. Keep watching over your Daughter ❤ She is a Beautiful young Lady .
October 11, 2017
A Hurricane for life. RIP Mr. Taylor. Always love for you also in the DMV area
December 15, 2016
i miss you sean....
Luke Bundy
October 23, 2016
Sean you inspire the un-inspired
Valenda Newell
June 29, 2016
GONE TOO SOON...A wonderful young man and phenomenal football player. MUCH LOVE to FAMILY and FRIENDS
greg smith
March 25, 2016
#21 forever !!!!!!
greg smith
March 25, 2016
Sean is sadly missed , he was a great football player , a greater person , and one of the greatest redskin !!!! May God rest your soul
December 4, 2015
Sean you were. An amazing player and an inspiring person
November 28, 2015
R.I.P Sean we miss you
Future Hall of Fame in the making was Sean
Melvin Curry
November 24, 2015
R.I.P SEAN U ARE TRULY MISS ......
Connor
October 15, 2015
Rest Easy
September 23, 2015
To family ,friends and fans, my sincerest condolences . May the God of comfort be with you during this sad time.
Rashaud Brown
July 8, 2015
Greastest Safety Ever
ethan kalb
February 1, 2015
it is a sad day for sean taylor to be dead he was so good he got killed for it I can not belive my eyes R.I.P Sean Taylor
t j
December 27, 2014
r.i.p...may God continue2watch over your daughter...&help your family find peace...such a senseless loss
Gertie Harvin
October 28, 2014
For a Great Man, player 21 RedSkins Won with Sean T. Our hearts Miss your, Great Talent s" Sean" 10-27-14
G Harvin
October 28, 2014
Thinking of you Man The RedSkins Won, October 27th your was in the Game" Sean Taylor. 21 your was a Great player Sean Taylor the Best Great Talent gone, now God have you now , God Blessing!!
Gene jones
October 7, 2014
He will be missed much we both had the the same thing in common I played safety and had the number 21 I didn't know him that much but he was a friend.
Brandon Quinn
September 27, 2014
One of the most talented to ever play the safety position in the NFL!!!! Bless the family!!!
pete maldonado
September 26, 2014
Just seen Sean's story on a "football life"....As an Eagle fan I just want to say, he was 1 of the hardest hitting safeties to ever play the game...More than that he was a great father....R.i.P Sean my thoughts & Prayers go out to your family & daughter....
Chris Mora
September 23, 2014
You will be greatly missed you will always be a redskin
September 21, 2014
Where to begin. Sean Taylor,you was a strong man and a hard hitting man on the field. You are truly miss. God Bless you and your family
Johnathan Leonard
September 21, 2014
You will be missed
Harold Wilson
July 5, 2014
He could have been a great player.
John Zoumaya
June 5, 2014
Still miss you Sean. Thank you for being such an inspiration to myself and millions more. I thought it would get easier as the months and years pass, it never does. We miss you Sean.
Redskins Fan
March 11, 2014
Wow, here it is 2014 and yes Redskins fans still and ALWAYS WILL MISS YOU SEAN.
Erik S
November 29, 2013
HOF in my books...we will always remeber your greatnes
cheyenne marie
November 11, 2013
RIP sweetheart. The redskins were never the same without you. Love and miss you always. 21, always in our hearts!
renee w
October 30, 2013
you are still missed RIP
Ladybug /Gertie Harvin
October 17, 2013
Sean Taylor He was a Great player #28 of the RedSkins.
R.I.P Sean your missed So much . I see your Smile s in the sky on sunny days
October 15, 2013
love u
September 29, 2013
want you back 21
September 23, 2013
miss you Sean Taylor
June 13, 2013
rip
Christy
April 17, 2013
Dear Sean,
My heart grieves for your family as we all go through these terrible losses.
I laid a flower on your grave stone last weekend, as I silently promised to you that I would. It gives us comfort to know that you are watching over my 5 year old nephew who is now so near you. I will lay a flower on your grave every time I visit him to thank you.
Thank you for taking care of our little guy. Rest in peace, Sean.
February 6, 2013
sean taylor will always be in my heart
February 6, 2013
renee is your bigest fan of 21 sean taylor.
February 6, 2013
rest in peace sean taylor i got your jersey
February 4, 2013
miss you
November 13, 2012
RIP Sean
David Ross
February 3, 2012
SEAN TAYLOR you will always be in my heart
November 21, 2011
RIP
Debra B
September 14, 2011
RIP young man, only God knows best. You in his house now and he will take good care of you and your family. My prayer goes out to you and your family. R.I.P.
charise morgan
September 10, 2011
My nephew is a big fan, he just loves football! He looks forward to the time when Sean is resurrected right here on a paradise earth in perfect health, so he can meet him in person.-Revelation 21:3,4.
My Condolence
C M
February 3, 2011
To The Taylor Family:
May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide a measure of comfort to you--until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5; Psalms 37:11, 29
William/ Angie Hall
January 31, 2011
You soared on the football field on earth,now you are soaring on the football field in heaven, with JESUS CHRIST as your coach. Thanks for the cherished memories!
Akerria Marshall
December 5, 2010
Sean even though i never knew u n person i knew u as a football player nd u are the best... We the fans and family members will remember u n our hearts
NC Redskins Fan
November 30, 2010
Sean will live forever in the hearts of Redskins Fans.
ASHLEY GRIFFIN
November 3, 2010
EVEN THOUGH I NEVER KNEW YOU, WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH. R.I.P FROM YOUR LITTLE COUSIN <3
TAJE GRAY
October 7, 2010
RIP SEAN TAYLOR # 21 4EVER IN OUR HEARTS
Jason Lorah
August 5, 2010
To this day I still think of how great you could've been. All of the Redskins fans miss you!
nathan olvera
May 27, 2010
hey taylor you waz all ways my hero bro you are the best football player in the world i always copy all your moves cause your the best love nathan sean taylor bye RIP
Yvonne
March 29, 2010
The years may come and go, but the memories of our love ones will live on forever in our hearts.
Psalms 147:3- He is healing the broken-hearted ones,and binding up their painful spots.
Tracey
March 26, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time that you are going through.
March 2, 2010
Sean Taylor
You are forever missed. RIP
GLORIA TAYLOR
January 31, 2010
To Sean Taylor,
You were a good football player for the Washington Redskins. I will miss seeing you in action. Lisa
Weiner.
NELLY ROLLZ
November 10, 2009
I can't believe it's going to be 2 years. It feels like it's been forever. I greatly miss Sean. The best ever. There will never be a safety that can replace him. There will always be a void. RIP Taylor aka Meast.
21 lives on forever. ST21
Greg Hudson
November 10, 2009
The 2 year mark is coming up quick. I am trying to find a mailing address for Donna Junor, (Sean's mom) I would like to send her some things to let her know we all still love and remember her, and her amazing son Sean. I had the privilage of meeting Sean a few times and he was my greatest role model, even though he was a year younger then me. Please help me find an address so I can show my gratitude.
You can contact me at (941)228-2693
Thanks
September 30, 2009
U r still the best and will b 4ever missed. RIP
September 30, 2009
U r still the best!! Look down on ur team, help them thru their struggle. We know u're still with us. The best player ever, sleep well my dude..
August 2, 2009
love u 4ever
July 11, 2009
RIP ST
RIP MJ
I Love U both
June 26, 2009
I Love U sean.
I still think of U every time.
Judy
June 13, 2009
You are still missed
Sean Family
May 10, 2009
May 10, 2009
RIP SEAN!!
dale bryson
April 21, 2009
i looked up to him
love
April 2, 2009
Happy BDAY SEAN!!
african__queen
March 3, 2009
Hey SEAN,I LOVE U and MISS U SO MUCH.
~~~Please return to us~~~
LUV U!!
Lance Barry
February 18, 2009
Long live Sean and the U! The Hurricane Family misses you man, rest in peace #26.
love-always
February 2, 2009
Hey Sean,I still miss U deeply and think of U everyday.Football is not the same any more.
Have fun in HEAVEN!!
NC Redskins Fan
January 22, 2009
The 2009 Pro Bowl is coming. Don't know if you would have made it but I'll be wearing your #21 2008 Pro Bowl Jersey anyway.
Go Skins!
Jesse Walton
January 22, 2009
R.I.P. Sean Taylor. You were always one of may favorite football players in college and in the N.F.L.
R.I.P. #21
Sean with a fan at a mall in hawaii!!
Affi White
January 4, 2009
Happy New Year SEAN!!
Have a happy new year celebration in HEAVEN with the angels!!
I LOVE SEAN TAYLOR!!
December 24, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS SEAN TAYLOR!!
Frank Mitchell
December 18, 2008
You really insprired me to play football and to live every day one at a time we sometimes take that for granted
December 10, 2008
EVEN THOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW WHO U WHERE YOU INSPIRE ME TO PLAY FOOTBALL I REALLY LOOK UP TO NOW YOU HAVE A NEW TEAM IN HEAVEN HOPE YOUR WATCHING ME WHEN I PLAY NEXT YEAR R.I.P SEAN TAYLOR
Jackson family
December 10, 2008
Such a young life cut so short. Although it's been a year, to those that were close to Sean, we know it seems like only yesterday. May the peace of God that excels all thought guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus (Philip. 4:6-7).
December 9, 2008
we wil always remember u!
Travis Williams
December 5, 2008
You hold every redskin player in your hands R.I.P Sean Taylor we hope god holds you in his hands.
I have a cuz that was #51 on the redskins his name waz Monte Coleman
Jess
December 1, 2008
O How I miss You!!
Its been 1 Year and I still think of YOU everyday!!!
Love AFFI!!!
MIKE
November 27, 2008
R.I.P. SEAN! I OFTEN THINK OF YOUR BABY GIRL AND YOUR GIRLFRIEND THEY MUST MISS YOU SO MUCH.
Redskins Fan
November 24, 2008
Gosh, 430 pages and 1 year later. You are still missed.
Despite the Skins 7-4 record, they haven't played like it. They could use you along with Smoot, Rogers, Landry and newcomer DeAngelo Hall. Now that's what I call a backfield.
Joyce Pickett-white
November 20, 2008
Miss you a LOT
November 5, 2008
Sean i miss U and Love U.
You fot accepted into the redskins hall of fame and Barack Obama became out nation first black president.
LOVE U!!
African Queen
November 2, 2008
Hey Sean, Many things are goin on this year. Barack Obama will be elected president soon.The redskins are doing good.I Know all is well in heaven with you.
I love U and I miss U!!
beco
October 28, 2008
367 days of pain.....
Come back to us.
We love you, we miss you! TOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
Joseph Williams
October 28, 2008
R.I.P man the NFL isn't the same without you .
Brandon Wood
October 23, 2008
hey sean,as a diehard skins fan and you bein my favorite player I still think about you every day.hope all is going well in heaven..we all miss you and love you alot man..i hope your family is getting better and keep lookin down on them and the redskins...
much love 21
affi
October 5, 2008
Hey, SEan. We just started a new month. Still thinking of You. Love U baby.
Richmond Heights
October 3, 2008
WE STILL LOVE YOU AND WE ARE THINKING OF YOU!
Boris Aramayo
September 30, 2008
Never before did I ever look up to a football player and let that person impact my life, but you is a part of my family now. God's got one hell of a Safety.
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