Should Warpath Do Something For Taylor and Skins Family?
 

Redskins Nation is really mourning right now - big time.

But I just wanted to throw this out there. Is there something that Warpath (we) can do or should do either for Taylor's family or for the Redskins organization to express our condolences?

I know everyone is emotional right now, and out of deference to the Mods, I wanted them to weigh in on this.

Maybe we could do a Youtube video or literally sign a card and send it around the country to some members and return it to Redskins park or Taylor's family. I know that's not practical, but just some ideas I'm trying to throw out there.

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I would like for the warpath to go silent for the rest of the week.

Just one page with a thank you for the memories, no forums, no more speculating on if its a hit or not. Just something simple.

Thats just my opinion.

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I wish we could all get together. I know that sounds a little childish, but i do. i'm nowhere near DC but it would be nice to have everyone in a bar somewhere just to hang out, talk, reminisce... whatever.

I don't know about sending things around, but is there a Sean Taylor foundation or anything? I think we could probably donate some funds in his name to his favorite charity, whatever that was...

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Yes I would like that, or either we all can tell whoever will send a card to ST's family our names, so that way the person who is responsible to send card will sign our names on the card and send it to family?

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BTW- 12th, that's a great use of your 5,000th post.

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[quote=jamf;384247]I would like for the warpath to go silent for the rest of the week.

Just one page with a thank you for the memories, no forums, no more speculating on if its a hit or not. Just something simple.

Thats just my opinion.[/quote]

Most probably won't like that idea much, and it is actually good to have the page for information (though I'm not sure how much we'll get in the next few days) but that isn't a terrible idea. I kind of like it actually, for what that's worth.

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;384252]BTW- 12th, that's a great use of your 5,000th post.[/quote]


Geez..it never occurred to me that this post 5,000. Couldn't have been on a better thread, I guess. I don't know.

I think the idea of contributing to the foundation isn't a bad idea. Also, I live in the area as do many other Warpathers and we have some who live in the Miami area.

Maybe a Warpather could send a card to the Ashburn family and another to the Miami family?

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I'm already looking in to some things we can do.

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[quote=Mattyk72;384263]I'm already looking in to some things we can do.[/quote]


Thanks, Matty.

And thanks to all the Mods for letting me start multiple threads on this sad day.

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[quote=12thMan;384244]Redskins Nation is really mourning right now - big time.

But I just wanted to throw this out there. Is there something that Warpath (we) can do or should do either for Taylor's family or for the Redskins organization to express our condolences?

I know everyone is emotional right now, and out of deference to the Mods, I wanted them to weigh in on this.

Maybe we could do a Youtube video or [B]literally sign a card and send it around the country to some members and return it to Redskins park or Taylor's family. [/B]I know that's not practical, but just some ideas I'm trying to throw out there.[/quote]
Realistically, each of us could either sign our name or write a personal message, scan it and then have someone responsible for receiving the files and creating the card.

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I'm in SC, but i'm seriously considering coming to the game this weekend. I would definately like to be invovled in what ever you guys decide. I'm mouring right now. I just can;t belive it. I was listening to Redskins radio and they were had a piece where coach Gibbs and Fred Smoot are talking about sean. It broke me down. I'm trying to fight back tears.

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[quote=Mattyk72;384263]I'm already looking in to some things we can do.[/quote]
Thank you Matty and if you need help with anything all you need to do is ask.

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Maybe some of us should just tail gate this Sunday? I know Drillz lives in the area and he's at the stadium a bit.

What do you guys think?

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I think a donation to whatever fund they set up would be nice. We have enough people here that we could put together something decent.

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During the holidays (and other times throughout the year) I spend time with underpriviliged children. Most are unpriviliged because they have one parent or none. Basic stuff really. I help them with arts and crafts, play sports with them. Whatever is asked. It takes only a few hours out of my weekend. When I go this year, I will undoubtedly think of Taylor's daughter who is without her father now. She may be too young to realize it at this moment, but her loss is unimaginable.

Anyway, my point is maybe we should do something for Taylor's daughter. But maybe not just his daughter but for all those kids that have no mother, no father. Whether it's all of us giving to a fund that will probably be created for Jackie Taylor, giving to other funds, or just spending time in our local neighborhoods with these kids.

I just think at this time we shouldn't think that we lost a Free Safety. We should remember a little girl just lost her father.

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[QUOTE=12thMan;384279]Maybe some of us should just tail gate this Sunday? I know Drillz lives in the area and he's at the stadium a bit.

What do you guys think?[/QUOTE]

When and where. I am in.

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[quote=SmootSmack;384283]During the holidays (and other times throughout the year) I spend time with underpriviliged children. Most are unpriviliged because they have one parent or none. Basic stuff really. I help them with arts and crafts, play sports with them. Whatever is asked. It takes only a few hours out of my weekend. When I go this year, I will undoubtedly think of Taylor's daughter who is without her father now. She may be too young to realize it at this moment, but her loss is unimaginable.

Anyway, my point is maybe we should do something for Taylor's daughter. But maybe not just his daughter but for all those kids that have no mother, no father. Whether it's all of us giving to a fund that will probably be created for Jackie Taylor, giving to other funds, or just spending time in our local neighborhoods with these kids.

I just think at this time we shouldn't think that we lost a Free Safety. We should remember a little girl just lost her father.[/quote]


Damn, you nailed it SS. I think this a great idea.

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I'm with you guys, lets do something for Ole 21. He was a tough young man is a tougher world.

RIP ST

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[QUOTE=FRPLG;384280]I think a donation to whatever fund they set up would be nice. We have enough people here that we could put together something decent.[/QUOTE]

I've mentioned this before I think, but after 9/11 about 15 of my friends and I came up with a plan to raise money for the families of the victims of the crash at the Pentagon. Each of us gave 50 cents for each field goal the Redskins scored during the remainder of the season and $1 for each touchdown. I think we raised about $650 dollars. We could maybe do something similar.

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[quote=FRPLG;384284]When and where. I am in.[/quote]

I'm going to look into getting tickets for the game. Either way, we can still meet up in the parking lot and tailgate in Taylor's honor.

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;384291]I've mentioned this before I think, but after 9/11 about 15 of my friends and I came up with a plan to raise money for the families of the victims of the crash at the Pentagon. Each of us gave 50 cents for each field goal the Redskins scored during the remainder of the season and $1 for each touchdown. I think we raised about $650 dollars. We could maybe do something similar.[/QUOTE]

I love it.

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When Darrent Williams died we (broncoscountry.com) had "live stong" style bracelets made that say "27 DARRENT WILLIAMS 27 1982-2007" in broncos colors. The proceeds were all given to Darrents childrens foundation. I wear mine every day and has really helped me get over the loss. Just a suggestion..

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[quote=SmootSmack;384283]During the holidays (and other times throughout the year) I spend time with underpriviliged children. Most are unpriviliged because they have one parent or none. Basic stuff really. I help them with arts and crafts, play sports with them. Whatever is asked. It takes only a few hours out of my weekend. When I go this year, I will undoubtedly think of Taylor's daughter who is without her father now. She may be too young to realize it at this moment, but her loss is unimaginable.

Anyway, my point is maybe we should do something for Taylor's daughter. But maybe not just his daughter but for all those kids that have no mother, no father. Whether it's all of us giving to a fund that will probably be created for Jackie Taylor, giving to other funds, or just spending time in our local neighborhoods with these kids.

I just think at this time we shouldn't think that we lost a Free Safety. We should remember a little girl just lost her father.[/quote]

Yea, we could do that.. It's pretty good idea..

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;384283]
I just think at this time we shouldn't think that we lost a Free Safety. We should remember a little girl just lost her father.[/QUOTE]

Great point, as usual.

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[quote=Broncos4life;384296]When Darrent Williams died we (broncoscountry.com) had "live stong" style bracelets made that say "27 DARRENT WILLIAMS 27 1982-2007" in broncos colors. The proceeds were all given to Darrents childrens foundation. I wear mine every day and has really helped me get over the loss. Just a suggestion..[/quote]

I like this idea!

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[QUOTE=Broncos4life;384296]When Darrent Williams died we (broncoscountry.com) had "live stong" style bracelets made that say "27 DARRENT WILLIAMS 27 1982-2007" in broncos colors. The proceeds were all given to Darrents childrens foundation. I wear mine every day and has really helped me get over the loss. Just a suggestion..[/QUOTE]

Great suggestion, sorry for your loss, terrible ways to loss rising stars

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I'm down for whatever. Just let us know what we can do.

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Excuse me for my two cents, guys, on a day of morning for you....but, what about printing out that thread that's stickied at the top of this forum, and sending it to the family so that they can see just how much he was appreciated, and loved by so many, even around the league by rival fans?
Perhaps via the main office....

....just an idea.

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[quote=Guitarzan-54;384320]Excuse me for my two cents, guys, on a day of morning for you....but, what about printing out that thread that's stickied at the top of this forum, and sending it to the family so that they can see just how much he was appreciated, and loved by so many, even around the league by rival fans?
Perhaps via the main office....

....just an idea.

.[/quote]

I like that too....

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I live in Florida and I know some people who went to grade school (Gulliver Prep) with him that know his family so if there is anything I can do to help, let me know.

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I'm unfortunately out of the area now, so I can't do anything local, but I think it would be great to take up some kind of collection that's donated to charity on behalf of Fans of Sean Taylor.

Sean's wife and daughter will be well cared for (as much as a child and wife can be when they have lost their father and husband), but I think it would be a great sign of team loyalty and would present another positive image of the man that his wife and daughter would be proud of.

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Twilbert added this link to another topic:

[url=http://www.legacy.com/Atlanta/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonID=98695559]Guest Book - Sean Taylor[/url]

Sean's family should know he has people like you who loved him.

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I intern at Redskins Park, so if you want something delivered here I can take care of it for you guys. Love the idea of getting together, unfortunately I can't tailgate because I work the games, but I'll be with you in spirit. I'm in the area and would love to hang out with my fellow Warpathers sometime, especially if SammyBaughFan bbqs!

The idea of livestrong bracelets is a really good one. I once priced these for a grad school project and I don't remember them costing too much. I'll see if I can find the website we used.

BTW, there's a vigil at Redskins Park from 6-8pm, got if from Redskins Insider.

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i got this off the the broncos message board.


To send a card to show your Condolences.

Send to:

Sean Taylor c/o Washington Redskins
21300 Redskin Park Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147

They promise to get everything to him.

A card would be a really inexpensive way to show this guy how much we care.

Vigil

Time:
6pm-10pm

Location:
Redskins Park
21300 Redskin Park Dr,
Ashburn, VA

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[QUOTE=memphisskin;384479]I intern at Redskins Park, so if you want something delivered here I can take care of it for you guys. Love the idea of getting together, unfortunately I can't tailgate because I work the games, but I'll be with you in spirit. I'm in the area and would love to hang out with my fellow Warpathers sometime, especially if SammyBaughFan bbqs!

The idea of livestrong bracelets is a really good one. I once priced these for a grad school project and I don't remember them costing too much. I'll see if I can find the website we used.

BTW, there's a vigil at Redskins Park from 6-8pm, got if from Redskins Insider.[/QUOTE]

if you would like i could look up the thread about the darrent williams bracelets and find out where they were purchased and for how much. i do not believe that they were all that expensive at all and they hold up really well. mine is exactly the same as it was when i got it in january.

if there is anything the online broncos fans can do to help you guys out please let me know.

---Guy