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by Fotorific1 | July 6, 2009 at 04:55 pm
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Former NFL, Tennessee Titan, and Baltimore Raven quarterback Steve McNair was shot to death Satrurday July 4, 2009. His body and that of his female companion Sahel Kazemi were discovered around 1:30pm, CDT in McNair's condominium near downtown Nashville. Today, Metro Police spokesman, Don Aaron indicated that Kazemi purchased a handgun last Thursday night from and unidentified individual, and that this pistol, a semi-automatic, is undergoing ballistics tests to determine if it was the gun used in the shootings. Also, other tests, GSR or gunshot residue, and possibly blood splatter tests are being conducted to further connect Ms. Kazemi's pistol to this incident. Those tests will take some time to complete, and until the results are made public, no one will fully know just what happened to McNair and Ms. Kazemi.
The two had become involved over recent months, and now appears they were in some kind of dating relationship, despite McNair's marriage and his children by that marriage. McNairs wife is not part of the investigation. News Channel 5, WTVF here in Nashville has reported that another woman had confronted McNair in a local establishment, possibly Thursday night, and accused him of drugging her drink on a previous occasion, and allegedly stated her boyfriend had threatened to kill him(McNair). However, this accusation has not yet been confirmed by anyone as of yet. Late Thursday night, Kazemi and McNair were pulled over by Metro Police, and Kazemi was booked on DUI charges after failing a field sobriety test. McNair was allowed to take a taxi home. Kazemi indicated to police she was not drunk, but high. This leads to greater speculation concerning the accusations of the second woman and the threats she conferred to McNair that night.
Titans coach Jeff Fisher, along with several current and former Titans players have expressed great sadness and are remembering the Steve McNair we all have grown to love and respect. While many in Nashville, and around the world rush to pass judgement on McNair, those who knew him best choose to remember his great talent, perserverance, and giving nature. McNair was not only a great football player, but a great humanatarian as well. He did much for the city of Nashville, and also gave assistance to recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which crashed upon the Gulf shores of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama a few years ago. While most in Nashville are remembering the Steve McNair, the football star, and the McNair, the humanitarian, no one can help but to ponder the ramifications and consequenses of McNair's behavior and the tragic events of Saturday. Till the final TBI and Metro Police test results are known, this investigation is ongoing.
A public memorial service will be conducted Thursday, July 9, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville at 7pm, CDT. Fans and well wishers all over the city have visited McNairs resturant, Gridiron9 near the Tennessee State University campus to leave messages and other tokens of rembrance and sympathy. McNairs public memorial will certainly be overflowing with even more friends, fans, and well wishers. One thing is sure, the death of Steve McNair, the situations that may have led to his death, and the influx of media upon Nashville, have negatively affected the citizens of Nashville and the state of Tennessee. For now, this tragedy and the events around it are like a cloud hanging over the city, and everywhere one goes, people are talking about McNair and his demise.
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at 17:00 on July 6th, 2009
Thank you for the firsthand report, Fotorific1. So sorry about the turn of events. I thought Titans coach Jeff Fisher's words on TV were heartfelt. Didn't see the other NFL players' remarks that followed.
at 19:34 on July 8th, 2009
McNair's former Titans team mates have openly expressed their wishes to focus on Steve McNair, the NFL legend and former Titans quarterback, not the McNair who made a wrong and tragic decision to get involved in this situation. They echo Coach Fishers sentiments completely, and will not discuss the events which led up to his murder by this woman. The local sports talk radio personell will not even mention her name, and why they do touch on these events, they also are focusing on the sports aspect of this story. The NFL, The Tennessee Titans organization, their fans, and fans of the NFL lost one of the true heroes from their ranks. Steve, hopefully will now be imortalized for his on the field achievements into the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame. Steve, personally speaking of course, was my second favorite pro football player of all time, going back to the early 1970's, behind Reggie White. Despite the fact I am a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan from 1973, I came to also be a Titans fan when the team moved to Tennessee in 1996, and especially later in 1999 when the Oilers became the Titans. For me, the name change made it possible for me to love these once bitter rivals. Like most in Nashville, I was inspired by Steve's determination to achieve and win. The way he played with the serious injuries he endured late in his career is beyond me! The man would lay everything down for his team, fellow players, and the fans. Put this aside, and Steve was also a great humanitarian. He always gave back to not only this community, but others in Mississippi, his place of birth and where he played college ball. He assisted in the Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts as well. Therefore, I tend to agree with Coach Fisher, and former team mates: I remember the Steve we all grew to love, both as a football player, and a human being. We all make what we want out of these kinds of stories, and I like many here, decide to reflect on the positive, not the negative. My heart goes out to his wife and their four sons. Those boys are the most important things or people in this story now. Steve belongs in the Hall of Fame someday, five year minimum after end of career, which would make him eligible in three more years. His accomplishments on the field certainly warrant him to be a Hall of Famer.
at 17:45 on July 9th, 2009
Thank you so much for the caring and thoughtful remarks about Steve McNair. There is so much being reported about the case, it is interesting and timely to read your remarks coming from Nashville proper. Agree with you that we should focus on the positive. His family has now the legacy of Steve McNair, the quarterback of the Titans par excellence. Whatever we can do to keep his legacy alive is what we should do. So keep on trying!