Andy Garcia Pays Tribute to Slain Football Star Sean Taylor
Posted on November 29th, 2007 by Hot Momma
Actor Andy Garcia paid tribute to his niece’s slain boyfriend, NFL star Sean Taylor, as a ”free safety until the end” who showed bravery in the last moments of his life to protect his family.
The actor’s niece, Jackie Garcia, was with her football star boyfriend Monday night when they heard loud noises and reportedly hid under the sheets with the couple’s 18-month old baby when Taylor confronted his killer. The Garcia family have previously not spoken to the media but Andy broke their silence and spoke highly of Taylor.
”His heroic action on that tragic night saved their life and is a testament to his humanity and courage,” Garcia said in his statement, which was provided to The Miami Herald through his manager, Joanne Colonna. “His spirit will live forever, in our hearts and through the legacy of his achievements and the family he leaves behind.”
Garcia and Taylor met at Gulliver Prep School, an exclusive school in Miami-Dade county where Taylor shone on the field as a young man, leading the school to a state championship. Garcia was a successful soccer player.
The couple attended the University of Miami together and had their first child last year, also named Jackie.
”Sean was known to many as an extraordinary athlete and unquestionable teammate,” Garcia said. “To those of us who had the good fortune to count him as a member of our extended family, we will always remember him as a caring and loving individual especially to his new family, his precious daughter Jackie and to the love of his life and mother to his child my niece Jacqueline.”
As of now the Miami-Dade police director said Wednesday that authorities have “no reason to think this was anything other than a burglary or a robbery.” They have no suspects in the shooting. I find it a little hard to believe it was simpy a robbery given the supposed evidence that the intruder broke the bedroom door down and immediately started shooting. Sounds a little more like some kind of vendetta to me?
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