I was a little hesitant to write a post about the tragic passing of Sean Taylor. It was partly because there were already so many posts but mostly because I knew I couldn’t do his life and career any justice with a blog post. After reading other posts and watching ESPN, I’ve started to get a better picture of the man that Sean Taylor was. Like I said, no blog post can offer anyone comfort or do Taylor any justice, but I felt like Taylor has earned it.

Taylor is like a lot of us, he made mistakes in his life. That fact has been all too evident in all the press coverage. We all remember the gun charges and when he spit in Michael Pittman’s face. We’ve all done things we regret. To err is human. Part of the legacy that Sean Taylor has left was his ability to overcome, to change. Taylor had always been a consummate teammate and he leaves us as a consummate human being.

For some it is a life changing event that makes them reflect on who they are and who they want to be. Some of us have had a moment like this. Some of you haven’t, but no doubt will at some point in your life. For Taylor, it was the birth of his daughter, Jackie. It is very unfortunate when a child loses a parent at such a young age, but with his daughter, Taylor has left a piece of himself behind to carry on his legacy, a legacy that will continue to grow as Taylor’s daughter grows up.

We all pray for Taylor’s family and friends during this difficult time. It is important in times like this to celebrate a life rather than mourn a death. So let us smile at the man Taylor became, pay our respects and celebrate his legacy.