Tragic tale of wasted youth

What a waste

Sean Taylor died this morning.

Who was Sean Taylor, you ask? He was an extremely-talented, hard-hitting free safety for the Washington Redskins. He made the Pro Bowl last season. He became a father for the first time this past year.

Now, a life so full of promise has been extinguished. Taylor was only 24.

He was shot in the upper leg during what appears to be a botched robbery attempt at his south Florida home. The femoral artery was severed and Taylor lost a lot of blood, although he appeared to be improving yesterday evening. But he never regained consciousness.

Taylor had been in and out of legal trouble and was fined several times by the NFL since his time at the University of Miami, but seemed to be maturing following the birth of his daughter, Jackie.

So much talent unfulfilled. A 1-year-old daughter left behind. Just 24 short years into his life. Another tragic tale of wasted youth.

Makes you stop to think. What am I doing with my life? Am I ready if it's my time to go?