Originally posted on espn.com:
"Nice to see all the ignorant people come out of the woodwork...just remember that we all have family and friends, and one day, they're going to die, also. I'm not the type of person to disrespect the dead, so I won't say it, but more than likely, someone's going to be glad, or disrespectful, or just downright rude when it's your time to mourn. Don't get upset...those people YOU love weren't perfect. Why should ANYONE value the life of YOUR friends or YOUR family more than anyone elses (to take your words)...
As a fan of football, I had respect and admiration for how Sean Taylor played ON THE FIELD. I didn't know him in his personal life; he was a sports figure. He gave 100% on the field, and that's all I asked for as a fan. His personal life is just that; his life. I think people take the media's words too far many times, and feel as if it's on the news, it's gospel. 99.99% of the people speaking about him, negatively or positively, didn't know Sean, including myself. But, he was PAID to play football, and that he did, and very well. THAT is why people are mourning his loss...
My condolences go out to his family, especially his daughter. Rest in peace, Sean Taylor, and thank you for playing the game the way it should be played."