The closure thread

[SmootSmack]

Great thread. I spent a good portion of Monday afternoon thinking he had already passed away because I was given erroneous (at the time) information that he had already passed away. Turned out it was that he had flatlined.

Anyway during that time my first thoughts were to what I was going to be missing now as a Redskins fan. Heck, as a sports fan. And of course, I thought of his family and his young daughter.

Over the past couple of days I have reminded myself that, as cliche as it sounds, we must appreciate the joy that Taylor brought us. Even when he frustrated us with his late hits, missed assignments, etc we knew (and know now more than ever) that we were blessed, yes blessed, to be witnessing one of the most unique athletes of all time.

We mourn his death and that's acceptable and appropriate, but we shouldn't forget to celebrate his life.