i have to lay my heart out guys! please pardon me!

[tyrant28]

alot of the old time titans fans know me very well. i have been a fan of this team since warren moon. when i first saw steve mcnair, my love for the team became stronger than ever, and totally spun up to the moon after the superbowl. it took me a few years to find a message board, because i did not have a computer nor a car at the time, i was very young, 18 to be exact. in 2003 , i finally stumbled upon the tomb, and am i glad i ever did! so many great memories! i always gushed about my baby steve, i always talked about the crush i had on him, all that ! one of my dear friends tana, to make a long story short, talked with my then youth paster mark andrews at my church, they got us tickets to the titans jags game in novemeber of 2003, FRONT ROW, on the 50 YARD LINE!!! i will never, ever, ever forget that! the day before, i got to tour the practice facility with my sister, i was in football heaven! the next day, i got to raise all kinds of hell with my rowdy peeps, the titanites! the titans won that game, and then the real magic happened! tana surprized me with a chance to meet steve, at the same hotel my sister and i stayed at, right across from the stadium! OOOOOOH HE WAS SO NICE!!! to nice for words!:cry i had my hard hat, his jersey, and i sign that i made that said steve mcnair for MVP. he smiled and shook my hand, we talked for a little bit! i was like a kid at a candy store! i told him that he played great , and that the titans would go all the way! i told him that he would be MVP. he thanked me , and then he asked me if i wanted him to sign my jersey! i said sure, but i forgot how to spell my name! he signed it, signed the sign that i made, took a picture with me! and then as we went our seperate ways, i cried to the applause of those that were there! a crazy titans fan from san antonio got to meet her favorate titan!:cry steve had a special place in my heart that day! and he always will, forever!!!

my fellow titanites, i share this story, because no matter what comes out these next few days , we must all ban together! we must pray for steve's family first and formost, for his friends, and everyone he touched! but, i feel greatly in my heart that the best way to honor him, would be to remember all the good times, the great memories that he gave us! and to also raise our level of titans fever to greater heights! HEIGHTS UNSEEN! the same passion, heart and zeal that steve played with every sunday, is the same passion , heart and zeal we titans fans must show this season, every home game to raise our level of noise to greater heights! that would be a fitting tribute to this special person! he was one of a kind, and even in the mist of all the tragedy that has happened, i am even prouder today to be a titans fan, because of all the great memories i have!!! LET US NOT FORGET!

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[TitanPop]

Hang in there Kimmy, hang in there.

[TitanPop]

When I get back to TN tomorrow or Tuesday, I will post some special pictures I have of him.

[TitansFan370]

Kimberly, I share your positive memories of Steve, the warrior, and will forever be grateful that he led our team the Oilers/Titans to the only Superbowl in the franchise's history. How special it was that he did it the first year we were known as the TENNESSEE TITANS in our new stadium Aldephia Colesium/LP Field.

Steve, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

[MillaKilla8]

A+ post kimberly.
We should not focus all on the sadness we have from the situation, but all the positives that came and will come out of it. He gave us 13 years of damn good football. With many memories and great plays. (not to mention he was hurt half the time)
The good that can come out of it is to realize we can't take anything fir granted. He was 36. A man like him deserved to live 100 more years! The point is it can happen to any of us ...today, tomorow, next month, whenever. Any of our lives can end so quickly. We need to live life to the fullest and love the people around us because we never know when it could be us.

[TitansGiantsBears]

alot of the old time titans fans know me very well. i have been a fan of this team since warren moon. when i first saw steve mcnair, my love for the team became stronger than ever, and totally spun up to the moon after the superbowl. it took me a few years to find a message board, because i did not have a computer nor a car at the time, i was very young, 18 to be exact. in 2003 , i finally stumbled upon the tomb, and am i glad i ever did! so many great memories! i always gushed about my baby steve, i always talked about the crush i had on him, all that ! one of my dear friends tana, to make a long story short, talked with my then youth paster mark andrews at my church, they got us tickets to the titans jags game in novemeber of 2003, FRONT ROW, on the 50 YARD LINE!!! i will never, ever, ever forget that! the day before, i got to tour the practice facility with my sister, i was in football heaven! the next day, i got to raise all kinds of hell with my rowdy peeps, the titanites! the titans won that game, and then the real magic happened! tana surprized me with a chance to meet steve, at the same hotel my sister and i stayed at, right across from the stadium! OOOOOOH HE WAS SO NICE!!! to nice for words!:cry i had my hard hat, his jersey, and i sign that i made that said steve mcnair for MVP. he smiled and shook my hand, we talked for a little bit! i was like a kid at a candy store! i told him that he played great , and that the titans would go all the way! i told him that he would be MVP. he thanked me , and then he asked me if i wanted him to sign my jersey! i said sure, but i forgot how to spell my name! he signed it, signed the sign that i made, took a picture with me! and then as we went our seperate ways, i cried to the applause of those that were there! a crazy titans fan from san antonio got to meet her favorate titan!:cry steve had a special place in my heart that day! and he always will, forever!!!

my fellow titanites, i share this story, because no matter what comes out these next few days , we must all ban together! we must pray for steve's family first and formost, for his friends, and everyone he touched! but, i feel greatly in my heart that the best way to honor him, would be to remember all the good times, the great memories that he gave us! and to also raise our level of titans fever to greater heights! HEIGHTS UNSEEN! the same passion, heart and zeal that steve played with every sunday, is the same passion , heart and zeal we titans fans must show this season, every home game to raise our level of noise to greater heights! that would be a fitting tribute to this special person! he was one of a kind, and even in the mist of all the tragedy that has happened, i am even prouder today to be a titans fan, because of all the great memories i have!!! LET US NOT FORGET!




As saddened as I was to hear about Steve's passing, one of my first thoughts was about you, Kimmy. I broke down and shed tears for you because I knew you'd be heartbroken. Those of us who have posted in this forum and the old one before know about your fondness for Steve. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

[InVinceWeTrust]

[QUOTE=tyrant28;19083]alot of the old time titans fans know me very well. i have been a fan of this team since warren moon. when i first saw steve mcnair, my love for the team became stronger than ever, and totally spun up to the moon after the superbowl. it took me a few years to find a message board, because i did not have a computer nor a car at the time, i was very young, 18 to be exact. in 2003 , i finally stumbled upon the tomb, and am i glad i ever did! so many great memories! i always gushed about my baby steve, i always talked about the crush i had on him, all that ! one of my dear friends tana, to make a long story short, talked with my then youth paster mark andrews at my church, they got us tickets to the titans jags game in novemeber of 2003, FRONT ROW, on the 50 YARD LINE!!! i will never, ever, ever forget that! the day before, i got to tour the practice facility with my sister, i was in football heaven! the next day, i got to raise all kinds of hell with my rowdy peeps, the titanites! the titans won that game, and then the real magic happened! tana surprized me with a chance to meet steve, at the same hotel my sister and i stayed at, right across from the stadium! OOOOOOH HE WAS SO NICE!!! to nice for words!:cry i had my hard hat, his jersey, and i sign that i made that said steve mcnair for MVP. he smiled and shook my hand, we talked for a little bit! i was like a kid at a candy store! i told him that he played great , and that the titans would go all the way! i told him that he would be MVP. he thanked me , and then he asked me if i wanted him to sign my jersey! i said sure, but i forgot how to spell my name! he signed it, signed the sign that i made, took a picture with me! and then as we went our seperate ways, i cried to the applause of those that were there! a crazy titans fan from san antonio got to meet her favorate titan!:cry steve had a special place in my heart that day! and he always will, forever!!!

my fellow titanites, i share this story, because no matter what comes out these next few days , we must all ban together! we must pray for steve's family first and formost, for his friends, and everyone he touched! but, i feel greatly in my heart that the best way to honor him, would be to remember all the good times, the great memories that he gave us! and to also raise our level of titans fever to greater heights! HEIGHTS UNSEEN! the same passion, heart and zeal that steve played with every sunday, is the same passion , heart and zeal we titans fans must show this season, every home game to raise our level of noise to greater heights! that would be a fitting tribute to this special person! he was one of a kind, and even in the mist of all the tragedy that has happened, i am even prouder today to be a titans fan, because of all the great memories i have!!! LET US NOT FORGET!

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That was a sweet tribute Kimmie. I knew you'd find a special way to make tribute. Such a sad, sad, tragedy. Rest in Peace, Steve

[GoPats]

Much like TGB, one of my first thoughts upon hearing the news was you Kim. God bless... keep the memories alive. I'm sending you a big virtual hug from up North.

[hooktool]

One of my favorite stories was a few winters ago. There was quite a snowstorm, and an older lady's car wouldn't start in a restaurant parking lot. Seeing her having trouble, two large guys came over with jumper cables and helped her start her car. After it started, she tried to give Steve and his friend $20. :) :)

John

[Tam]

Good post Kimberly. Hang in there hon. He's up there with Tana now, watching and cheering on our Titans.

RIP Steve, we love you and will miss you.

[nikki32]

It is up to the people who met him, who have stories to tell, like Kimmie's, to let people know about Air. Seriously, when my father passed away, that is what the minister said at his funeral.

Don't let Steve be defined by some reporter who didn't know him nor what he was like. All of you who have met him have a story to tell about him...from what I understand, it is all good. That is how I choose to remember him. Gracious, charitable, and a warrior. A mentor (ask VY and he would tell you that). What a tragic loss. TY, Kimmie for your post. Be strong!

[Volunteers10]

My parents met him in a Louisiana airport last year. They said he was the most polite guy you'd ever meet. They took pictures of him by himself, with my mom, and my dad.

They said it was weird, because they knew how famous he was, but he acted like a regular dude.

RIP Steve... heaven will be a better place because of you.

[Yvette]

Kimmy, I got to meet Steve a couple of times and the first time was also with tana :)

Does anyone remember when she took up a donation and we sponsored a boy at Mac's camp? She volunteered to work at his camp too and invited me to go with, take some pics if I wanted. Anyway, I got a pic with him and he also wanted to speak privately with the sponsors. No press, no cameras either. Everyone walked out of that room saying the same thing -- he was real. He was passionate about his camp and shared that. It wasn't a sales pitch. He wanted us to know how he felt.

The second time I met him, I babbled like a star struck 16 year old girl. I was embarrassed afterward but now I'm glad. I was real, too :lol

[alabamawoody]

thanks for the post kimmie. all titans fans little sad now. prayers with family--esp. the kids.

[tyrant28]

thank you guys all so very much! we all need to send all our prayers to steves family and kids first and formost, and his friends, then everyone else after. i am trying really hard to be strong. VERY HARD! i have my moments where i have no emotion, then i just have my moments when i just cry, then i am numb! he touched my heart so deeply when i first saw him because of the way that he played, but then when i got to meet him he touched me far deeper than i could have ever have imagined!


i will get stronger over time, and us as a fan base, taking our love for this team to greater heights, being louder than we have ever been , consistantly at every home game, that to, hearing the cheers of screaming titanites:cry the greatest fans in all of sports, will ONLY HELP ME get that much stronger!!! we can do it, we will do it , and we will all do it for steve! THIS IS GONNA BE A season for the ages!!! i believe it in my heart and my gut! and what i would love more than anything ANYTHING is to be able to come back to tennessee, meet some of you , go to another game, and meet some of the players, just to hug them and tell them how special they are! especially lendale, tony and vince, keith and jevon!:cry

[Tam]

I also met Steve a couple of times. He was always polite, and always had a smile on his face, no matter how many people walked up. He signed several things for me, my Alcorn State cards of him, my jersey, some calenders, had his picture made with me and never complained, always smiling. I also met his wife Mechelle and his boys and his Mother (Kimmy also met his mother). They were a beautiful family and so down to earth. I was there when Steve met Kimmy and watching how nice he was to her made me respect him that much more. And the smile on her face was beautiful!!! I always loved his play on the field, but he was also a class act off of the field. I'll miss you Air McNair!!! :(

[TitanPop]

Steve, his mother Lucille and LadyTitan during a party for him.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Titans/e9c4.jpg

This is the picture I took of Kimmy and Steve
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/mvc-320c.jpg

Steve, Ms. Bluehair and Titanpop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/McNairTLCPop.jpg

[TitanPop]

Pop and Steve after game picture
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/PopandStv.jpg

Steve and Tam
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/MVC-321F.jpg

Ms Blue hair and Fred McNair
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/TLCFreddieMcNair.jpg

[TitanPop]

Steve as he enters surprise party, big grin.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/SteveEnters.jpg

Here he takes time for photos, and more photos, always with a smile, loved the kids.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/MVC-300F.jpg

Warming up before the Pitts game 11-25-01
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/MVC-227S.jpg

[tyrant28]

:cry:cry:cry:cry

[kytitansfan1]

Please, those of you with memories such as those posted above, keep them coming. Thanks Pop for the pics. Listening to the tribute on the radio is both making me smile and tearing my heart out.

[TitanPop]

Pictures from a photo op I was invited to, I think this was in a special section of the Tennessean. BTW I was the one in the two-toned face......... haha.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/MVC-532F.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/TitanPop/Football/MVC-531F.jpg

[Titanico]

Pictures talk a 1000 words. Thanks a ton for sharing them, Pop.

And hanf in there Kim. You know Steve was special for many of us.

[Tam]

Pops, isn't that Gaddy behind Steve and I in the pic of us?

Looking at these pics brings back some good memories. I still can't believe this. :sad

[TitanPop]

Pops, isn't that Gaddy behind Steve and I in the pic of us?

Not sure but I think so. He is a big guy. You haven't changed any Pebbles.

[StaceyGeorge27]

Kimmy i'm thinking of you too. Pop thanks for the pics.

[Tam]

Not sure but I think so. He is a big guy. You haven't changed any Pebbles.

I'm pretty sure that's who it is. Thanks Pop! :)

[Stltitansfan29]

Mac9 Has set the stander for Titans QB's I really hope Vince Young and any young quarterback that comes to this franchise takes a deep look at how hard Steve played and prepared for his team and community.

[Toronto]

I love this thread and have made the move to turn it into a sticky....

Folks, bring on the pics. :thumbsup

[TitansGiantsBears]

Don't let Steve be defined by some reporter who didn't know him nor what he was like. All of you who have met him have a story to tell about him...from what I understand, it is all good. That is how I choose to remember him. Gracious, charitable, and a warrior. A mentor (ask VY and he would tell you that). What a tragic loss. TY, Kimmie for your post. Be strong!




From time to time, I read a post that makes me want to do more than just give the person rep or whatever. Yours is one of these posts.

I have lost both my parents, my father in '93 and my mother June of last year. While I miss them terribly, it helps keep their memories alive when others tell me of how my folks touched them with their kindness.

I was fortunate to have wonderful parents and there aren't many skeletons in their closets, but they were far from perfect. My father drank heavily when they first married. They nearly split up in the late 1960's. Dad could be insanely jealous at times. Mom could lay a guilt trip that would rip your guts out. Toward the end of her life she exaggerated her illness to get extra attention. She spoke her mind at times when it was better to leave things unsaid. But rather than dwell on their shortcomings, I remember how loved they made me feel and when I hear others talk about their compassion, I feel a sense of pride in knowing I come from good people.

Despite his faults, my father was a great man. If I can be half the dad to my son that he was to me, Carter will know that I'm always on his side and that he's loved unconditionally. Dad sacrificed for me. He was a coal miner who worked a seam of coal 18 inches high until he was permanently disabled from an injury that left him walking on a cane for the rest of his life. Still, he made sure we never lacked for anything and gave us a good life.

I said all that to say this -

I certainly hope all Titans fans will face the media barrage of Steve's possible skeletons by remembering the good he did in his short life. I'm not one to believe a person is defined by their personal failures. When the fabric of Steve's life is laid end-to-end, I truly believe the Good Lord will see a man whose life brought more joy and happiness into this world than pain and suffering.

I didn't know Steve personally and never even met him. However I do know the joy he brought to this city for a number of years by his actions on the field and how he inspired us with a work ethic unmatched by any in the league. I also know of the kindness he displayed through his charitable works here in the midstate. I know of the convoy of trailers he personally sent to Mississippi following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. I know of the football camps for underpriviledged children. I know of the love he had for his boys and remember him looking forward to being able to lift them without pain. And I saw the joy he had for living in his smile.

This is the Steve McNair I choose to remember and I'll be damned if I let any media outlet bury that memory with speculation that casts him in another light!

Whatever the nature of the relationship between him and Ms. Kazemi it is between them and God now. None of us walked in Steve's or Mechelle's shoes to know what brought him and/or them to this point. My heart goes out to his family. I watch my own son and I hurt for those boys who will never again be able to go to Dad for advice and for the little ones who will grow up without him there.

I remember after Dad passed away, I was at the library back home doing some research on local history and came across a location in my Dad's hometown I wasn't familiar with. I said in my mind, "I'll ask Dad" without even thinking. Then the emptiness and loss hit me as I realized I could never ask him that question. At that point I realized my father had poured as much of himself into me as God and time allowed. To this day, I've never asked anyone else the location. I'll either find it on my own or ask him when and if (a big if with me) I get to Heaven. In light of that I think about Steve's sons and my heart breaks for them.

Sorry to ramble on so long about your post Nikki. It just brought so many truths home to me in light of Steve's death and strengthened my resolve to not let the media tarnish what I know of this man and his memory. Thank you so much for posting it. You will forever have my gratitude.

[Titanico]

Personal lifes are hard to understand. If for each individual, the personal life sometimes becomes somewhat difficult to understand, then it's harder to understand somebodyelse's.

Steve McNair was a great QB for the Titans and he helped the community a lot. That's the most important matter.

I do not agree with violence, wars, and people dying tragically. Sadly, that's something this world has to deal with.

[Mason Maniac]

It’s been a while since I’ve spoke to y’all (and where the TOMB disappear too?). I had to pop back in and see how you all were doing. This is a tragic story (and I’m sickened by blog comments and the like from these so-called Christians who seem to have forgotten “ye without sin, cast the first stone”. This is a time for compassion, not finger pointing!)

I don’t watch football anymore (a little thing with crooked refs, the Seahawks and a Super Bowl. Just ruined the game for me) but I still check the standings to see how the Titans are doing.

Though I’m no longer living in Nashville, I’ll always be grateful to how welcoming everyone was on the board and I remember how much I loved going to tailgates, draft parties and training camp with everyone. So many fond memories and for me the Titans will always be McNair, George, of course Derrick Mason, They were a special group of guys.

I remember at signings at camp, you’d get some players who sign a few things then run off (I’m looking at you Kearse. lol) – But Steve stayed until the very last fan received an autograph. He was friendly to the very end, even though he had to put up with a lot of screaming (and a few belligerent people) and this after a hot workout in the sun. That smile never wavered; he never failed to thank people for a compliment. He was a class act, represented the city and the team well and I was proud to wear that jersey emblazoned with #9.

Yeah he was human and he stumbled like every human does. But he also did a lot of good and brought a lot of light into this life and a lot of happiness. Rest in peace Steve.

And hope all my old Titan friends are doing well in this sad time (we’ve shared a few tears over the years haven’t we?)

[Tam]

MM, it's great to see you you posting, I just wish it was under more pleasant circumstances. Hope you are doing well.

[TitansFan370]

As others have said, Steve was always friendly and available to Titan Fans. These are photos I took in 2002 on a road trip to the Indianapolis game.

Steve McNair with TitansFan370 in Indianapolis 2002

http://reaganfrazier.smugmug.com/photos/585621602_kNXuD-M.jpg

Steve McNair with TitansFan370 in Indianapolis 2002

http://reaganfrazier.smugmug.com/photos/585621652_22UxG-M.jpg

Steve signing autographs in Indianapolis 2002

http://reaganfrazier.smugmug.com/photos/585621624_xoyc2-M.jpg

[tyrant28]

those are awesome pictures! i love that second to last one, cause he looks like he kind of got caught off gaurd, like WOW!

[nikki32]

From time to time, I read a post that makes me want to do more than just give the person rep or whatever. Yours is one of these posts.

I have lost both my parents, my father in '93 and my mother June of last year. While I miss them terribly, it helps keep their memories alive when others tell me of how my folks touched them with their kindness.

I was fortunate to have wonderful parents and there aren't many skeletons in their closets, but they were far from perfect. My father drank heavily when they first married. They nearly split up in the late 1960's. Dad could be insanely jealous at times. Mom could lay a guilt trip that would rip your guts out. Toward the end of her life she exaggerated her illness to get extra attention. She spoke her mind at times when it was better to leave things unsaid. But rather than dwell on their shortcomings, I remember how loved they made me feel and when I hear others talk about their compassion, I feel a sense of pride in knowing I come from good people.

Despite his faults, my father was a great man. If I can be half the dad to my son that he was to me, Carter will know that I'm always on his side and that he's loved unconditionally. Dad sacrificed for me. He was a coal miner who worked a seam of coal 18 inches high until he was permanently disabled from an injury that left him walking on a cane for the rest of his life. Still, he made sure we never lacked for anything and gave us a good life.

I said all that to say this -

I certainly hope all Titans fans will face the media barrage of Steve's possible skeletons by remembering the good he did in his short life. I'm not one to believe a person is defined by their personal failures. When the fabric of Steve's life is laid end-to-end, I truly believe the Good Lord will see a man whose life brought more joy and happiness into this world than pain and suffering.

I didn't know Steve personally and never even met him. However I do know the joy he brought to this city for a number of years by his actions on the field and how he inspired us with a work ethic unmatched by any in the league. I also know of the kindness he displayed through his charitable works here in the midstate. I know of the convoy of trailers he personally sent to Mississippi following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. I know of the football camps for underpriviledged children. I know of the love he had for his boys and remember him looking forward to being able to lift them without pain. And I saw the joy he had for living in his smile.

This is the Steve McNair I choose to remember and I'll be damned if I let any media outlet bury that memory with speculation that casts him in another light!

Whatever the nature of the relationship between him and Ms. Kazemi it is between them and God now. None of us walked in Steve's or Mechelle's shoes to know what brought him and/or them to this point. My heart goes out to his family. I watch my own son and I hurt for those boys who will never again be able to go to Dad for advice and for the little ones who will grow up without him there.

I remember after Dad passed away, I was at the library back home doing some research on local history and came across a location in my Dad's hometown I wasn't familiar with. I said in my mind, "I'll ask Dad" without even thinking. Then the emptiness and loss hit me as I realized I could never ask him that question. At that point I realized my father had poured as much of himself into me as God and time allowed. To this day, I've never asked anyone else the location. I'll either find it on my own or ask him when and if (a big if with me) I get to Heaven. In light of that I think about Steve's sons and my heart breaks for them.

Sorry to ramble on so long about your post Nikki. It just brought so many truths home to me in light of Steve's death and strengthened my resolve to not let the media tarnish what I know of this man and his memory. Thank you so much for posting it. You will forever have my gratitude.

TY. We could have been in the same household. My dad also drank heavily. The last year of his life he was arrested two times for drunk driving. He was a respected Doctor...but an after five drinker. My mom was the classic enabler...same with the shrill voice and guilt trips from H E double hockey sticks. Fortunately, I still have my mom...but not my dad.
At the funeral, I gave an eulogy...I remember the time when the game warden came onto our ranch and asked my dad if he could please stop shooting at targets....because the game warden's son was hunting on our ranch and had never shot a deer before. My dad politely said sure. But as soon as the guy was gone...my dad drove back to the ranch house...loaded up every weapon he had there...and brought extra ammo with him. He then proceeded to drive up and down our fence line firing off every weapon for nearly an hour up in the air until he ran out. At the time, I was embaressed...but now...I just laugh.

I really do hope more people will submit more photos of Steve and stories. However slight. Those matter more to me than some reporter copying an AP piece or just going over like two website articles and attempting to tell us about Steve. Personally, I care more about ya'lls remembering him...not someone who had not the first clue. That is why I teared up at Jeff Fisher's words. He knew the guy...well.

TY again, for your kind post. Yours I didn't see until today. But I wanted to tell you that it meant a lot to me. TY.:thumbsup

[nikki32]

I can think of another good way to remember Steve...apart from contributing to his charity, which I just did online...use his quotes as our sigs...not saying anyone else has to...I would have loved to use one of his full quotes as my sig but it was too long...

"Jeff doesn't like that word, and I don't like it either. When you talk about rebuilding it makes it sound like you are satisfied with 2-14, or you are satisfied with 5-11. People don't think anything of you if you look at it that way. But we don't look at it as rebuilding. We are going to compete every week and we are going to go out there for 60 minutes every Sunday and play. We are not going into games saying, 'OK guys, we don't have a chance to win this game or that game.' We have a challenge ahead of us that we have to pursue and conquer.”

But you can find some of his quotes here/ six pages of them, in fact:
http://thinkexist.com/quotes/steve_mcnair/

God rest...warrior. :(

[pookha]

sometimes during camp steve would ask for the kids to come up first.
and really most of the time i saw him kids just flocked to him.

these are not mine but..

the parade (http://espn-att.starwave.com/media/nfl/2000/0201/photo/a_parade.jpg)

laughter (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004_images/plus/steve_mcnair.jpg)

miss and miss again (http://www.nflguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/steve-mcnair.jpg)

prepare to launch (http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/br54knight/mcnair.jpg)

[Old Oilers Fan]

As others have said, Steve was always friendly and available to Titan Fans. These are photos I took in 2002 on a road trip to the Indianapolis game.

Steve McNair with TitansFan370 in Indianapolis 2002

http://reaganfrazier.smugmug.com/photos/585621602_kNXuD-M.jpg

Steve McNair with TitansFan370 in Indianapolis 2002

http://reaganfrazier.smugmug.com/photos/585621652_22UxG-M.jpg

Steve signing autographs in Indianapolis 2002

http://reaganfrazier.smugmug.com/photos/585621624_xoyc2-M.jpg


Thanks for the pictures. :thumbsup

I finally have a face to match with your posts. All I picture before is Drew Bennett. :lol