RIP Jr Seau (Merged)

I have heard many rumors, but they are rumors with no verification, and will therefore remain unposted.

But there are other things that can mess up a person's mind besides head trauma.

And then, of course, I have heard some conspiracies that it was not a suicide. I do not believe those conspiracy theories, though.

This is coming from my processing what has happened....so please forgive me if it comes out a little wrong or odd, cause I'm actually having trouble thinking as clearly as I'm normally accustomed. I just want to get it out....so here goes....

I wouldn't expect a football player's death...whom I didn't even know or meet personally.....to be causing me so much grief, but my heavy heart isn't about my own personal interaction with the man....as I had none.....but more about what he meant to many people.

Beyond the star athlete that defines much of his public persona....this guy had children....and a mother....what strength by the way.....and a whole life beyond football. Why this wasn't of more aid to him...I don't exactly know. But he was more than just the guy we saw giving his best on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There was apparently much more to the man.

Now I'm not delusional enough to think he never rubbed anybody the wrong way or did anything wrong.....what celebrated athlete hasn't. No.....I'm just talking about his overall impact and footprint in the world....and that makes me sad, because even in the pursuit of the not so becoming or appropriate......if he was anything.....he was passionate!

His embracing of life in many ways and his distinctive and definitive way of going "all in" that made him such a great athlete...is probably what allowed him to seemingly be so matter of fact in defining even his death.

I don't condone what he did...if the speculations and suspicions are confirmed, but I watched a man hurl himself with extreme effort for 2 decades at anything he deemed opposition....so I can't say it's exactly surprising that he took on even a moment like death....that many prefer to deny is coming for us all....with a very familiar reckless abandon.

So I suppose the normal thing for many is to come together and celebrate his life and try to remember him well if possible....for others hopefully they can just try to remember his humanity and acknowledge the frailty of our shared condition and not judge him harshly for not being able to perform well in every case or scenario....cause in the face of what obviously was an overwhelming amount of sadness and depression.....he did what many men do and especially those of us that have ever been involved with organized athletics can testify to being trained and socialized to do........he tried to deal with his pain alone and just get through it.

If there is any lesson to learn from this, beyond the needless loss of a personal sports hero for many of us....it's that we aren't alone and shouldn't shy away from the only saving grace in the face of what must have seemed like a mountain to Junior and often feels daunting to most in this life....and that's that the love is out there for each of us...if we're only willing to connect ourselves to it.

This is normally where I'd mention religion, but I'm really only talking about the one tenet that seems to be present in most religions and that should appeal even if a more secular approach to life seems more sensible........we have to love one another.
We have to be willing to get involved and prove it with our time, energy, and action, however insignificant it may seem, cause you never know when one well-timed smile, kind word, or embrace can make the difference in someone's life....and prevent someone's untimely death.

I never got a chance to tell him how much I, apparently even unbeknownst to myself....genuinely loved that man for what he did and the way he played for my favorite sports franchise......and I'm not naive enough to think that one fan's love would have been enough to prevent this tragedy, but I am gonna have faith that every little bit of love we can share....can/might help.

So even if I don't agree with how he taught it.....Thanks for one last lesson Junior!

One fan gave Junior Seau's father a hug, as dozens of candles flickered in the early morning light Thursday at the growing memorial in front of the Oceanside home.

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I was thinking the same thing as I drove through a thunderstorm last night. I was thinking that he was making some big hits and throwing the lighting bolts down.

Anways, I was and am in complete shock. It really goes to show that we all need to keep our ears and eyes open to those that may need help and that think they have no other alternative but to end their own lives. It sounds like he never ever showed that their were issues, but it's just so sad that he didn't get the help he needed. I for one think suicide is a selfish cop-out, permanent solution for a temporary problem, but it still doesn't change the man that he was on and off the field. Thoughts and prayers from many are with his family and friends.

R.I.P. Junior - Charger forever!

It was a sad day yesterday, my condolences to his family and kids. As a parent I cannot imagine the feeling of loosing a son or daughter...

Even though I never got a chance to meet this San Diego Icon, I always enjoyed watching him give it all he had on the football field, always blowing up the RB in the backfield. He was the spark of the of the D, and we will remember all the great memories...

R.I.P Junior or as someone said Blitz in Peace..."Future 1st ballot HOF"

--Fellow SD native

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune talks about putting Junior Seau’s death into perspective for the readers of the city of San Diego. An icon, Seau was “it” in San Diego and Acee reflects on his NFL past, personal background and charity devotion.

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The autopsy of former Chargers linebacker Junior Seau was completed Thursday, and official results detailing the cause and manner of his death are expected to be released later in the day.

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Hear, hear!

Heard about it shortly after my post. That shit is crazy.

No words...no words, best drfender in the game for a decade, best defensive Charger of all time probably. Missed him since he left, he loved San Diego and the Chargers.