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Published on 01/01/2011 at Sat Jan 01 09:29.
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R.I.P. Darrent Williams, 1982-2007

Posted Sat Jan 1st by

Darrent Williams

I still remember vividly where I was, what I was wearing, and who I was with when I first heard the news that Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams had been shot and killed in the early morning hours of New Years Day, 2007.

It’s a tragic phenomenon shared by thousands, perhaps millions of Broncos fans the world over.

Hours before, the Broncos had lost a season-ending game to the San Francisco 49ers at home, and no matter how you spent the evening of December 31st, the news the next morning was sobering.  For me and many others, it was an indelible shot of perspective. As consumed as I was in the game and the sudden lack of playoffs and a season’s loss, the news about Williams made all of that tragically inconsequential.  A young man, a teammate, and a father had died.

Williams wouldn’t want us to dwell on his loss, but we honor and remember him each New Years Day nonetheless.  For the Broncos and its fans, this holiday will never be the same.  Rest In Peace, sir.

If you’re unfamiliar with Darrent Williams or you’d like to read more, feel free to see our coverage on Darrent Williams.

We hope all of you had a very safe and happy new year. Go Broncos! All Ready!

  • Riverscanbl&wme

    Remember it vividly too. A great person and an incredible athlete. We all miss d-will. RIP 27

  • Chaseharriet

    Yes a huge tragity I didn't even care about the loss a very talented young player taken from the team and fans alike. It's nice to know that the fans still remember for it was a very sad day for us all. I had found out while I was working onboard the Uss Lincon. I have been a Denver fan my entire life and it's the saddest day in my history as a fan. The peace that the NFL did on Chris Henry was really good too. R.I.P D. William gone but not forgotten.

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  • crazykid

    The last game i went to at Invesco was Darrent's last game…

    I remember being in the nosebleed section w/ my dad and cheering Darrent on as he returned punts and defended passes.

    I'll never forget waking up the next day to that awful news.

    RIP Darrent and God Bless his family!

  • steven

    You never said what you were wearing or who you were with…

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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_754XPPTMHIJW7UIEGCJ7TKCOOU Karree

    i was home whn i got a million text and turned on my Tv to see Dee.. I cried for days i ride down the streets of Carter Park where we are from and look for him running with his strenght shoes on but i will never see him again,, Luv u.. Carter Park 12hun

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_754XPPTMHIJW7UIEGCJ7TKCOOU Karree

    i was home whn i got a million text and turned on my Tv to see Dee.. I cried for days i ride down the streets of Carter Park where we are from and look for him running with his strenght shoes on but i will never see him again,, Luv u.. Carter Park 12hun