Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot to death today.  I am not ashamed to say I teared up on hearing the news.

I was a huge fan of his and not just for what he did on the field; I felt that any team would ahve been fortunate to have him, and any community would be well-served by his presence.  McNair was a good leader, an excellent teammate and played at a high level through injuries that would have crippled most people.  He did excellent charity work and was a man that you would be proud to have in your community.  You'd have been honored to call him a friend.

I'm sorry I never got the chance to tell him this in person.  You were a good man, Steve.  You'll be missed.

Rest in peace.