A Tribute To Darrent!

[Sassy]

I thought this deserved a separate thread.

http://denverbroncos.com/

[Popps]

What the ****!?

[Popps]

Sorry, I just got this news. Absolutely unreal.

[ludo21]

Awesome teammate, hard worker, what else can you ask for?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d107/ludo21/rookie_corners_051009-1.jpg

[Ratboy]

I believe 27 should officially be retired. Darrent was a heck of a ball player and i think he deserves it.

[Sassy]

I believe 27 should officially be retired. Darrent was a heck of a ball player and i think he deserves it.

Not to mention it was also Atwater's number.

[DB84FAN]

I am least bit shocked about what happened in the game yesterday and i was fine about it.. though we lost the game. but a human life is more important.. and i think this shock will live on for a few years.

Thanks to darrent for his few years as a bronco.. and may he rest in peace

[Popps]

How do I tell my 12 year old little Bronco maniac something like this.

Ugh.

RIP Darrent and peace to your family.

Just horrible.

[Bronco Bob]

So sad. What a loss. What a waste. May God rest his soul.

[Gort]

retire the number. i hope bailey wears the number in the pro bowl. then, never again for any Bronco. hold the ceremony before the first home game of the 2007 season. invite Atwater and DWill's family.

[SoDak Bronco]

I want a Bronzed statue of Dwill with his fro hawk, I think that would be a great tribute to him, his family, teammates, and fans. We need to get some type of letter sent to the Broncos stating the fans want something to be done.

[Popps]

I wonder if we could create a thread of well wishes ONLY and have it printed and sent to the family, somehow. This is the biggest Broncos community on-line. I'm sure the family would be touched to see a little showing of support.

[Sassy]

Great Idea Popps!

[wolf754life]

The man gave everything he had to this town, to bronco fans, to himself, 5 foot 8, 165 lbs, NFL player. He wasn't perfect, but none of us are..........

His memory should NEVER be forgotten by those of us who wear orange and blue, he was one of us, he was a BRONCO, and will always be a BRONCO

GODSPEED #27, you are in a better place.............

[BMF Bronco]

God bless his kids and family! #27, you are loved and will be missed brother, Godspeed.

[Sassy]

http://i.a.cnn.net./si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0701/gallery.dwilliams/images/dwilliams5.jpg

http://i.a.cnn.net./si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0701/gallery.dwilliams/images/dwilliams4.jpg

[smalltowngrll]

If we walk away with anything from this tragedy it is this....Life is very short. Don't waste time and make sure you always, ALWAYS, ALWAYS remind your loved ones that you love them!!

[Dudeskey]

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[OrangeShadow]

this news was a tear jerker for me and i didnt hear about it until about 30 minutes ago

may god bless your soul darrent you played your heart out every snap

[Dagmar]

I believe 27 should officially be retired. Darrent was a heck of a ball player and i think he deserves it.

I could see that being a fitting tribute.

[smalltowngrll]

http://www.darrentwilliams27.com/
Here is his website...I didn't see the link posted yet.

[Kaylore]

I just hope he had a good life insurance policy to take care of his children.

[theAPAOps5]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n224/ApaOps5/RIPDWill.jpg



Rest in Peace

[Killericon]

Unbelievable.

I'm in shock still.

[heydensmom]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/heydensmom/DWILLTRIBUTE.jpg

[Flex Gunmetal]

This is totally messing with me. I feel ill.
RIP, he died outside the club we were at. I'm still numb.

[OrangeShadow]

wow flex thats mind boggling. it hit me hard and im thousands of miles away. i cant imagine being that close

[Killericon]

I could see that being a fitting tribute.

Even if it weren't retired, I don't think anyone would dare wear it.

[Florida_Bronco]

I got this in email from a fellow Broncos fan today and thought it was truly descriptive of D-Will.

Christ blessed us with Darrent's wonderful joy of life, something we all could learn from our young brother. "Enthusia", the Greek root word for enthusiasm, means "God in You". This truly was Darrent's life's expression. Thank you for helping him provide this for all of us.

[SoCalBronco]

I got this in email from a fellow Broncos fan today and thought it was truly descriptive of D-Will.

Great stuff bro, RIP Darrent.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Here is my tribute:
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[Finger Roll]

I think somebody needs to make a video montage of his career

[Don Flamenco]

Does anyone remember Darrent's Uncle that used to post on here? I'm trying to search up his user name but coming up empty. We should all send our condolences to his family.

[theAPAOps5]

Does anyone remember Darrent's Uncle that used to post on here? I'm trying to search up his user name but coming up empty. We should all send our condolences to his family.

I was wondering the same thing. I really feel for his family right now. Darrent was obviously a bright spot in everyones life I can't imagine what his relatives must be feeling.

[Clockwork Orange]

One of my favorite memories of Darrent's career was in his very first preseason game. A Houston RB caught a swing pass and turned upfield and the much smaller Darrent lowered his shoulder and completely flattened him.

He certainly knew how to make a first impression. :)

[Man-Goblin]

One of my favorite memories of Darrent's career was in his very first preseason game. A Houston RB caught a swing pass and turned upfield and the much smaller Darrent lowered his shoulder and completely flattened him.

He certainly knew how to make a first impression. :)

I saw a clip of that play earlier tonight. It was unreal because the RB pops up and slaps D-Will on the helmet as if to say "wow, great hit!", like he never would have expected it.

Darrent spent his football career as if he was on a mission to defy the odds and show that size didn't matter. He sure proved his doubters wrong, and if the 2005 draft were held yesterday he probably would have been the 1st CB taken.

I know anything he did on the football field is secondary right now, but it's nice to look back on his short career to see how successful he was at doing what he obviously enjoyed so much.

[Kaylore]

Here is my tribute:
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Man, that made me cry.

[theAPAOps5]

Everything about the kid is making me choke up. He did all the right things, said the right things, and lived life the way it should be.

[MLB]

Sad, sad news...A young man's life, with a promising future, cut too short by a senseless act.

I wonder if we could create a thread of well wishes ONLY and have it printed and sent to the family, somehow. This is the biggest Broncos community on-line. I'm sure the family would be touched to see a little showing of support.

For those who wish to express sympathy, here is a link to a condolence page in the Ft Worth Star-Telegram:

http://www.legacy.com/DFW/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=20508253&PageNo=1

[Smilin Assassin]

I think somebody needs to make a video montage of his career


The Broncos website has one. It captures who Darrent was very well, IMO.

Still in shock. No matter how much I wish this not to be true, it doesn't change a thing.

[lifeafter elway]

I think it would be really cool if Champ changes to 27 next year.

I know he is 24, but 27 should be on the field, and who better than champ to wear it?

[DBruleU]

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[Sassy]

What I thought was cool was the local fox station covered it as their leading story...interviewed the mom of his kids, showed the pics from the cell and interveiw from his high school coach.

[epicSocialism4tw]

I think it would be really cool if Champ changes to 27 next year.

I know he is 24, but 27 should be on the field, and who better than champ to wear it?

You know, I just posted in another thread that I dont think that 27 should be worn again, but I like your idea.

[maher_tyler]

I think it would be really cool if Champ changes to 27 next year.

I know he is 24, but 27 should be on the field, and who better than champ to wear it?

All the players will be wearing #27 either a patch on the upper left jersey closest to the heart or a #27 sticker on the helment for sure...maybe both!!

[lifeafter elway]

Either way, i look forward to it.

man does the number 27 have a lot of meaning to broncos fans. It was special to me already, but this really adds to that.

[Broncos4Life]

Even though I never met Darrent, he still managed to touch me in a way through his game interviews and whatnot. I think he touched us all. God be with you...

[dbfan21]

I haven't weighed in on this yet, but my sentiments are alike to those of all Broncos fans. Darrent Williams was a fun player to watch and a good person. His future was bright in the NFL. I think Shanahan said it best when he said he was "heartsick". That's the way I felt alll day yesterday and today for that matter. I could barely watch New Years Day football because my mind would instantly wander back to DWill.

It is so tragic and so senseless how he died. Having experienced sudden and tragic deaths of friends and family during my 31 years on this earth, I have asked God why things like this happen. The only answer I can come up with is that God is using those people in new ways now.

Darrent had a profound affect on many of us through football and obviously touched the lives of many off the field as well. Darrent's death will not be in vain and will serve as a reminder of how fragile life is. While we may not understand the timing of it all, we must have faith that the answers will be revealed in due time.

The thoughts and prayers of my family go out to the Williams and Broncos family. Rest In Peace, Darrent. You are gone, but not forgotten.

[DarkHorse]

Does anyone remember Darrent's Uncle that used to post on here? I'm trying to search up his user name but coming up empty. We should all send our condolences to his family.

I think it's Rhino

[mhgaffney]

How many guys Darrent's size could make it in the NFL?

Damn few. Which shows what a great athlete he was.

What impressed me was not just his ball hawking skills and his speed -- but his mental toughness.

The kid was so young - and had his best days ahead of him.

What an incredible loss.

[Ratboy]

I remember when Darrent blitzed from the outside against the Eagles, He nailed Donavon McNabb and took him down, You don't even see a lot of Linebackers getting him down that quickly.