Such a tragedy, My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Clare and Jeff Jr.
I am just numb. I too have had the pleasure of knowing JT over the past several years. We met on this site as our son's were about to graduate from high school and go off to start their college baseball years.
I met Jeff in person at a showcase/tournament in Petersburg, VA a couple of years back when our son's teams played each other, and again last year at the D-III regionals in Danville.
There was an extended rain delay that night, not quite a year ago. Jeff was always so supportive of all the players no matter who they played for and full of energy and life. He taped the antics of the players while we waited for the game to resume. We talked and laughed and just had a downright good time. He posted the film he made on youtube.com and since I have shared his footage with many of my players and friends. The game ended in the early morning like around 1 or 2 AM, little did I know that would be the last time I saw Jeff Taylor. We since had emailed one another as he did with many of you on this site.
Truly a tragic event to remind us all of how life is so fragile and short.
Yesterday, my son finished his College baseball career and will graduate this December. As he was recognized by his peers before the game, I had both tears of joy and sadness in my eyes about these two, so different, events that touched our lives.
To Jeffrey and Mary Clare, our prayers are with you for strength and guidance from above.
CV
I met Jeff in person at a showcase/tournament in Petersburg, VA a couple of years back when our son's teams played each other, and again last year at the D-III regionals in Danville.
There was an extended rain delay that night, not quite a year ago. Jeff was always so supportive of all the players no matter who they played for and full of energy and life. He taped the antics of the players while we waited for the game to resume. We talked and laughed and just had a downright good time. He posted the film he made on youtube.com and since I have shared his footage with many of my players and friends. The game ended in the early morning like around 1 or 2 AM, little did I know that would be the last time I saw Jeff Taylor. We since had emailed one another as he did with many of you on this site.
Truly a tragic event to remind us all of how life is so fragile and short.
Yesterday, my son finished his College baseball career and will graduate this December. As he was recognized by his peers before the game, I had both tears of joy and sadness in my eyes about these two, so different, events that touched our lives.
To Jeffrey and Mary Clare, our prayers are with you for strength and guidance from above.
CV
Dear Friends,
I wanted to let you know that we have created a new forum, In Memory, so that we can remember beloved friends and family members who have passed, and honor their lives with fond stories.
Our remembrance threads for Nick Adenhart and Brandon Villalobos have been moved to In Memory, and in a day or two you will find this remembrance for our dear friend JT there.
Thank you,
Julie
Julie
I wanted to let you know that we have created a new forum, In Memory, so that we can remember beloved friends and family members who have passed, and honor their lives with fond stories.
Our remembrance threads for Nick Adenhart and Brandon Villalobos have been moved to In Memory, and in a day or two you will find this remembrance for our dear friend JT there.
Thank you,
Julie
Julie
It's been a week since we lost Jeff and it feels odd not to be trading 4-5 e-mails a day with him about baseball, sons, tournament bids, life, or something or other.
With regard to the thread about "cyber-friends", I have no doubt that Jeff Taylor would have jumped in his car and driven 3-4 hours to give the shirt off of his back if any of his friends, hometown or cyberspace, needed it. Beyond 3-4 hours, being the very smart and educated guy that he was, he would've shipped the shirt.
He is greatly missed and I continue to pray for Mary Clare and Jeff, Jr. He was one heck of a good man.
H-1
With regard to the thread about "cyber-friends", I have no doubt that Jeff Taylor would have jumped in his car and driven 3-4 hours to give the shirt off of his back if any of his friends, hometown or cyberspace, needed it. Beyond 3-4 hours, being the very smart and educated guy that he was, he would've shipped the shirt.
He is greatly missed and I continue to pray for Mary Clare and Jeff, Jr. He was one heck of a good man.
H-1
I don't visit here as often as I use to, and I am saddened to hear about JT. I will keep Jeff's family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless JT and his family.
JT, we miss you. The banter with gotwood was a much-needed light in this HSBBW home. I'm sorry I never got to meet you in person.
With father's day approaching, I ask that we all think of Jeff Jr and Mary Clare. I just spoke through emails to Mary Clare and just having Mother's day last month, a milestone birthday herself, as well as what would have been their 25th wedding anniversary this month, the emotions and loss are deeply felt. I'm sure with father's day, that Jeff will be on many minds.
The HSBBW family's thoughts and prayers continue to be with all the Taylors.
The HSBBW family's thoughts and prayers continue to be with all the Taylors.
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Absolutely true lafmom. Well said.
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Absolutely true lafmom. Well said.
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I was just thinking about Jeff also, as I came across one of his typically thoughtful and entertaining posts.
Mary Clare and Jeff Jr, we are thinking of you this weekend and this month, missing Jeff along with you, and sending our prayers and thoughts for warm memories and comfort.
Bless you,
Julie
Mary Clare and Jeff Jr, we are thinking of you this weekend and this month, missing Jeff along with you, and sending our prayers and thoughts for warm memories and comfort.
Bless you,
Julie
I miss JT, lafmom please give his family our best, he is in our hearts.
Does anyone know how JT junior is doing, would sure love to hear how the summer is going for him.
Does anyone know how JT junior is doing, would sure love to hear how the summer is going for him.
Happy Fathers day Jeff. I miss you. I miss reading your posts and learning from you each and every time. The Lord is watching over your boy. He will be fine. Thank God for people like you. You are the type of person that makes baseball the greatest game on the planet. I know you are still watching your son play. God would have it no other way!
quote:Originally posted by Coach May:
Happy Fathers day Jeff. I miss you. I miss reading your posts and learning from you each and every time. The Lord is watching over your boy. He will be fine. Thank God for people like you. You are the type of person that makes baseball the greatest game on the planet. I know you are still watching your son play. God would have it no other way!
Just ran across this. Thats a beautiful thought Coach May with Truth written all over it. God bless you JT and your wife and son.
Ditto - thanks Coach May for those thoughts!
Mary Clare and Jeff, Jr. I seldom visit HSBW anymore so it was with great sadness that I just read of Jeff's passing.....there is not much for me to add......all postings speak to what a wonderful man he was. Just want to say that you both will be in my prayers for you have indeed suffered a great loss. God be with you, and give you strength to cope and carry on. I am so very sorry.
I wish to share this information with those that would like to honor Jeff's memory by making a contribution in his name.
Liberty University
Attn: Sharon Hartless
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Write on the memo line: Jeff Taylor Mem. Scholarship
Liberty University
Attn: Sharon Hartless
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Write on the memo line: Jeff Taylor Mem. Scholarship
I shared with lafmom this funny a cute story about Jeff just this morning. Twenty seven years ago on the evening of the All Star game Jeff and I had our first "official" date. Went to a pizza place and he strategically seated me where he could see the TV and watch the All Star too! I had no clue!!!! We have laughed about this for years.
The Scholarship information posted by lafmaom is something that Jeff's boss, Vance has taken under his wing. It is Vance's goal to make this scholarship self funding. At this point in time we are just shy of $4000. There will most likely be a Golf Tournament and if it can be pulled off a exhibition baseball game between Lynchburg College and Liberty University. Now that would be cool. The scholorship is intended for a Senior in the Athletic Training Education Program where Jeff was the Clinical Coordinator.
I was also told that the athletic training lab room is going to be named after Jeff sometime this school year. It appears they may have found someone to fill Jeff's position...I am glad that he was a former football trainer at Lynchburg College. It might be easier for someone who actually knew Jeff than a "stranger"...they might have been a little overwhelmed by following Jeff.
Anyway, Jeffrey and I are doing well...as I say to people who ask, "we haven't crawled under a rock yet". When you can still count your blessings during times like this you know God is watching over you! Jeff and I were married 25 years (June 9th...I celebrated for the both us!). I think Jeff was having more fun planning my surprise 50th birthday party though. He would have pulled it off I am sure.
God Bless all of you,
Mary Clare
The Scholarship information posted by lafmaom is something that Jeff's boss, Vance has taken under his wing. It is Vance's goal to make this scholarship self funding. At this point in time we are just shy of $4000. There will most likely be a Golf Tournament and if it can be pulled off a exhibition baseball game between Lynchburg College and Liberty University. Now that would be cool. The scholorship is intended for a Senior in the Athletic Training Education Program where Jeff was the Clinical Coordinator.
I was also told that the athletic training lab room is going to be named after Jeff sometime this school year. It appears they may have found someone to fill Jeff's position...I am glad that he was a former football trainer at Lynchburg College. It might be easier for someone who actually knew Jeff than a "stranger"...they might have been a little overwhelmed by following Jeff.
Anyway, Jeffrey and I are doing well...as I say to people who ask, "we haven't crawled under a rock yet". When you can still count your blessings during times like this you know God is watching over you! Jeff and I were married 25 years (June 9th...I celebrated for the both us!). I think Jeff was having more fun planning my surprise 50th birthday party though. He would have pulled it off I am sure.
God Bless all of you,
Mary Clare
Correction: I meant where Jeff was the Clinical Coordinator at Liberty University not LC. It has been confusing for the last three years keeping the two schools straight!!!
quote:Anyway, Jeffrey and I are doing well...as I say to people who ask, "we haven't crawled under a rock yet". When you can still count your blessings during times like this you know God is watching over you! Jeff and I were married 25 years (June 9th...I celebrated for the both us!). I think Jeff was having more fun planning my surprise 50th birthday party though. He would have pulled it off I am sure.
God Bless you and Jeffery Mary Clare!
Mary Clare,
Thank you for letting us know how you and JT jr are doing, I know that you know that we miss him very much.
Thank you for letting us know how you and JT jr are doing, I know that you know that we miss him very much.
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It is widely believed that God is omniscient, but he now has a guy on his team that may know a bit more about baseball than the Almighty himself.
I can imagine the two of them sitting on their lofty perches with willowy clouds drifting by and excitedly discussing in great detail all of the games being played below.
And your husband has strategically positioned his perch so as to keep his loving eye on you and Jeffrey.
Thank God some things never change.
And thank you for sharing with us Mary Clare.
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It is widely believed that God is omniscient, but he now has a guy on his team that may know a bit more about baseball than the Almighty himself.
I can imagine the two of them sitting on their lofty perches with willowy clouds drifting by and excitedly discussing in great detail all of the games being played below.
And your husband has strategically positioned his perch so as to keep his loving eye on you and Jeffrey.
Thank God some things never change.
And thank you for sharing with us Mary Clare.
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