[g-webb1994]

My prayers to the Taylor and extended LU family. What a tragedy.

[coolhandluke]

praying for the family... This is truly a tragedy...

[bostonrandy]

Please keep me up to date with future information as to how we will remember Jeff in whatever way, shape or form. My e-mail address is in my profile.

[SuperJon]

The details for the scholarship should come out in the obituary.

[Realist]

Just saw this, I'm sorry to hear about this loss and extend my thoughts for Fumble, his family, and all of his friends here.

[dchant]

Hello - I am the parent of a Coastal Carolina baseball player.

I have known Jeff Taylor for many years and considered him a close friend. He was a big fan of Coastal Carolina (when not playing Liberty) and he knew Coach Gilmore from high school. I called Coach Gilmore this afternoon and let him know of the terrible news. Needless to say, he was shocked. I think they are going to try and honor Jeff in some manner before Friday's Coastal-Liberty game. It would be wonderful if ESPN could mention it as I am sure it would mean a lot to the family.

RIP Jeff May God Bless Mary Clare and Jeff Jr.

[mdman]

i met Jeff when he was in Asheville. he gave me treatment on my ankle before the game and has been a good friend ever since...(we laughed really really hard that day, i felt as if i had done an ab workout!!!) shoot... i was walking thru the hancock a few yrs later and there he was...finally a Flame! I am so thankful for his encouragment thru friendship...I will see u again one day dogg!

[SuperJon]

For those of you not on campus, here's what the athletic training students did today:

[Rooster Cogburn]

A fitting tribute indeed!

[flames1971]

If anyone reading here knows Jeff Jr. and his mom, please convey to them that we are all praying for them and are here for them if needed.

+1

[markymark550]

Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out for him and also for his family.


An endowed scholarship is a great tribute to a person's memory. When my father passed away, a scholarship was created in his memory at WU. I know circumstances will be different, but if those looking to create the scholarship need any info or want an account of what happened in my case, just send me a pm. I'd be happy to share.

[bozlady]

I did not realize who it was until I saw his picture earlier today. My heart breaks for his son, what a tragedy. May the God of all comfort wrap his loving arms around his son and wife during this very difficult time.

[Cider Jim]

Does anyone know if Medic has heard about Fumble's death? I think Medic spoke in one of Fumble's classes years ago, and I'm sure he would want to know, if anyone has his contact information.

[pbow]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,518411,00.html

[PAmedic]

I'm posting with tears in my eyes and thats a first.

I really don't even know what to say.

my heart breaks for his poor son- man, does he love that kid.

Cider's right -he brought me in for a guest lecture spot. Within 5 minutes I felt like I'd known him forever.

I bet everyone that ever met him will tell you that. What a fantastic guy.

FUMBLE, I'll see you again someday brother.

(Photo taken by Jeff: me speaking to his class- thanks again for the opportunity brother, I'm sorry I procrastinated getting back down there)

[Purple Haize]

I have known Jeff since day 1 at LU. WOW. He too, brought me in to guest lecture in his class and it was always a wonderful time. A great man, a terrific father, and a caring prof. Who cares if he was vertically challenged?

[Cider Jim]

LU professor, son bonded through baseball
By Dave Thompson

Published: April 29, 2009

Jeff Taylor Sr. had been throwing batting practice for his son since Jeff Jr. was in youth league in Asheville, N.C. The two practiced together through the younger Taylor’s junior year at Lynchburg College.

http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/news/loc ... all/15578/

[LCA&LU Mom]

Jeffrey Owen Taylor
Jeffrey Owen Taylor, 48, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009. He was the loving husband of Mary Clare Taylor; and loving father of Jeffrey Owen Taylor Jr. A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009, in the chapel of Heritage United Methodist Church by the Rev. Riley Smith with burial to follow at 3:30 p.m. in Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road. A full obituary will appear in Friday's edition. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405, is assisting his family.

[scuzdriver]

As a dad who throws a ton of bp to his son and teamates I can only imagine the pain Jeff's son is going through. My prayers go out to him and his family. God Bless.

[The College Baseball Blog]

Jeff was always emailing me stuff about Liberty and especially about his son. Lots of the links on this site to mine was posted by him and I really appreciated what he did for me. I had never had the chance to actually meet him in person but he was always there to talk to about colelge baseball when I wanted something. He was a great guy from what you guys have said.

[PAmedic]

Still don't feel much like posting- but wanted to say I'm heading down tomorrow to say goodbye to Jeff, and if any of you guys has my number - feel free to give me shout anytime during the morning and I'll try to hook up with you.

Leaving by 08-0900 should put me down there no later than 4, even with beltway traffic.

[Rooster Cogburn]

Drive safely Medic. We'll look for you.

[Cider Jim]

Thanks for coming down, Medic. Will you be in uniform?

[PAmedic]

Thanks for coming down, Medic. Will you be in uniform?

though I know Jeff would get a huge kick outta that- no.

I'll try to look presentable though. I seriously thought about my ff.com T-shirt with my suit. He'll love that, right?

[Rooster Cogburn]

Thanks for coming down, Medic. Will you be in uniform?

though I know Jeff would get a huge kick outta that- no.

I'll try to look presentable though. I seriously thought about my ff.com T-shirt with my suit. He'll love that, right?

He would have loved that for sure.