When someone who never considered any other soul a stranger passes from this earth, the number of friends we realize he possessed is beyond measurement.
Darrent Williams was remembered at a funeral service in the sprawling North Texas metropolis of Fort Worth on Saturday afternoon, and there was not an empty seat to be found at the 2,300-seat Great Commission Baptist Church for a ceremony that was truly a celebration of life — not only of that of the little cornerback with a massive heart, but life in general.
In the funeral program and throughout the two-and-a-half hour service, he was often referred to simply as “D-Will.” So I’m not going to follow standard convention and write “Williams” on every reference that follows. “D-Will” is how so many of his family and friends addressed him. It is how I often addressed him. A nickname is always a little more lively than one’s given name; that made it so appropriate for someone whose cup runneth over with a joie de vivre the likes of which I have rarely witnessed. Fortunately, thousands did witness it, as evidenced by the throng that packed every nook and cranny of the church’s bulbous sanctuary.
Funeral services are for the living, but are about the departed. These ritualistic gatherings are about helping and soothing the pain of those left behind. Whether that is the case with each such service is a question that can only be answered one by one by each individual in attendance; grieving is a process common to us all, but its form is unique to every one of us.
Therefore, I can only write for myself, and I can only write this:
When I sat down after walking past the open casket, I was barely able to contain a geyser of tears within my closed eyes. Funerals always do this to me. The week had been so hectic, there was scant opportunity to pause, reflect, get beyond the numbness that many of us with the Broncos felt and absorb the reality that D-Will would never dominate the conversation in his corner of the locker room once again — a reality that dropped like an anvil as the procession of Broncos paid their respects.
But as the stories were told, Scripture cited and the tributes relayed, a smile began to cross my face and warm feelings began to flood my mind.
Indeed, we were blessed to have D-Will in our midst for just over 21 months — a short time which each of us who float in the Broncos’ midst will certainly recall with fondness for the smiles he spawned, the laughter he shared and, of course, the plays he made on the field. He had the normal ups and downs that any young player experiences, but with eight interceptions in two years and a place on the first team of a club that won 22 of 32 games in two seasons, he certainly proved that he belonged in a league where the vast majority of cornerbacks were bigger and stronger than him.
As I write this, I sit 35,000 feet above the Texas panhandle, in the rear of the team plane. The smiles that were absent from these faces on the journey to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport this morning seem to be slowly returning. Now, I’m not saying that we were collectively uplifted enough to allow this 767 to fly home without cutting on its engines. But today, each of us privileged enough to share in the celebration of D-Will’s life left feeling at least a smidgen better through our collective grief about what he brought into our worlds.
It somehow seemed appropriate, then, that as we emerged from the church and trudged to the waiting buses earlier this afternoon, the sun finally pierced what seemed to be an impenetrable blanket of gray clouds. It was brief, but sufficient enough to remind all in attendance that somewhere in the great beyond, D-Will is still there, and always will be, whenever one is in need of a little boost or a random smile — the kind that he gave us so often.
Darrent Williams, 1982-2007.
D-Will, forever.
Rest in peace, and thank you for crossing our path.
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I have never cried so much over a person I have never personally met. But I could see his spirit and passion every time I watched him play and anytime they showed his face on or off the field it seemed to have a smile on it. Stories like this one have let me know just how special of a person D-Will was and I ache for his friends and family and especially his children. Hopefully everyone around them will remind them just how special their daddy was!
R.I.P. Darrent
Everyone will miss you!!
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, what they must be going through, dw was a great person on and off the field i onl wish i could have met such a person, mom must have ben proud.
i only know that his memory will live on for ever.
thanks for the chance to have a brief moment to spend with you
will never forget 24 willl live on forever
D-Will seemed like such an incredible person, I never met him but I hope to shake his hand someday. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and everyone who did know him. Rest in peace, Darrent.
As a Bronco fan every time I went to a game I saw D-Will and when they showed him on the screen he always had a smile on his face or was laughing with a teammate/s. I went to see the memorials near the scene of the incident and the one at Invesco Field on tuesday and I can say that is the first time I have shed tears for an athlete. I feel for his family and his 2 young kids. D-Will Will be missed by all of us and every time I watch a game I will think of him.
R.I.P #27 Darrent Williams and thanks for the memories.
Wow. I am still dumbstruck a little… Did this really just happen? Darrent Williams? No… I am still in shock. I don’t even CARE about the rest of the 2006-2007 season!! Who is going to win the Super Bowl?? Who cares!! The life of a 24 year old man has just come to an end and we wanna just keep football in the back of our heads? I can’t do it. D-Will proved the fact that you don’t have to be obscenely large to play pro football, you don’t have to come from multi-million dollar families either. You Just have to want it bad enough. THAT is what makes me admire who he was. We’ll miss you forever and no matter what you will always be #27.
Wow… what a week this has been. I didn’t know D-Will personally, but I learned a whole lot about him this past week. He was a good kid… a real good kid and my heart breaks for his family, friends, & fans who loved him. He has many dreams that will be kept alive – like his record label and his desire to help kids. I honestly don’t think a day will go by, that I won’t think about his legacy and try to be a little like him. The world is a better place because he was was a part of it.
Bless you D-Will… We’ll catch you on the flip side!
Darrent has been on my mind all week.Even though i did not know him personally.As a Bronco fan for so long its like family.darrent will never be forgotten by myself or any other Bronco fan.Thanks for the memories D.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
What an inspiration D- Will was and still is. At 5’8 and only in his second year in the NFL he was a remarkable player. I remember watching him in his first game that he played and saying to myself “wow did we really draft this guy!” His size never holding him back he hit just as hard as anyone else. I could only imagine what his future held for him. How many other amazing plays he would have shown us? How many other times we would have celebrated with him after an interception and gotton to see him smile.
D-Will Sundays won’t be the same without you. The Bronco Fans wont be the same without you. We will miss 27 not being on the field. Not only will we miss the great interceptions that you took for touchdowns (mine being the one last year when he took it for six against the Raiders), but also the little things you did. We will miss the “frohawk”, which if you ask me is still the best haircut I have seen on the field yet! But most of all we will miss that contagous smile of yours. We will never forget you so in a way your spirit will always live on.
God Bless your family and friends. And God Bless you Darrent!
When I first caught this story, I was on the beach in Rio de Janeiro, my current home. One of my good friends there came to me, knowing that I am a huge bronco fan and said that one of the players was killed but he did not have any details. I went immediately to my apartment went directly to the internet. I could not believe it. I called my 7 year old son in Chicago whom I have groomed into a huge Bronco fan and he already was aware of the tragedy. He asked me what happened and why did it have to happen to D-Will. He asked why it could not have happened to someone on an apposing team and I had to explain to him that he should never wish a tragedy such as this on anyone, “not even your worst enemy,” I said. I new that D-Will was going to be great and his smill lit up the world, even my son’s who loved to see him play. To the Williams family, I give my heart felt condolances. Broncos forever. As tribute, I have already purchased a 27 jersey for myself and my son. I return to the United States to take in at least 2 Broncos games per year and when we go next year, myself and my son will be wearing those jerseys.
I too am amazed at the number of tears I have shed for a person I have never met, this is certainly a tribute to who D-Will was. This senseless tragedy will forever remind me of living evey moment to its fullest. We should all take a card from D-Will’s playbook…live with a smile on our face and help anyone we can along the road. Thanks for the smiles D-Will, we are all better because of you! Here’s to the 2008 Championship in your honor!!
Darrent was a jovial young man. He had an infectious smile.
He was loved by his family and friends. Darrent was a talented football and good young man that we all will miss. May he forever rest in peace.
Well put Andrew Mason, I feel the same heartache that all the above Broncos fans feel.
R.I.P. “D-Wheels” (my own given name to him, he was a fast one)
I could not believe the story when I woke up that fateful morning. I was just watching this man play. I was still upset from the Broncos losing the game to the 49ers in OT. As soon as I heard the news that Darrent had been shot my whole perspective on life at that time changed. I started crying, and did not, could not stop for quite some time. I had gotten so wrapped up in the “game” that I forgot what’s really important. Darrent was doing so many good things in his life. I hope that those things get carried on in his name and in his honor. My heart goes out to his immediate family and all of the Broncos players, coaches, owners, and fans. Darrent helped me to remember what life is about, may I never forget that lesson. With Love, Respect and Honor-Goodbye Darrent.
I too have cried many tears over D-will and the tragic end to his life. Through the web sites and internet I have been able to share thoughts and prayers, I have also learned so much more about #27. Living in South Dakota I didn’t see many games in person, but I did get to see D-will play and the way he played I have come to realize is the way he lived life. God, in this time of evil has turned in into good. The charity D-will started in Fort Worth in less than a week has grown and recieved more support than imaginable. D-will is with God now and they are both smiling down on the awesome response from fans. Thank you for giving of yourself, and for being a hero to the young people. I ask that we continue to pray for those he left behind, but expecially for Javon. Thank you all for sharign your stories. I would never have met D-Will here on earth, but I looking forward to seeing him play on the 1st string in Heaven. I will see you there.
AS A BRONCO’S FAN I HAVE ENJOYED WATCHING D-WILL PLAY FOR THE SHORT TIME HE HAS BEEN WITH MY TEAM. I ADMIRED HIM AS A PLAYER AND WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK WHEN I HEARD ABOUT THIS SAD, SAD, CRIME. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND MY TEAM MATES. KNOW THAT I WILL MISS HIM TERRIBLY AND AM PRAYING THIS CASE IS RESOLVED VERY SOON. PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL WHO FEEL THE SAME WAY. REST IN PEACE D-WILL………..
I have been a Bronco Fan for many years and this is the saddest thing that’s ever happened. I enjoyed watching #27 and my heart breaks for the Bronco Family and for Darrents Family. Words can’t express the sorrow we all feel when we loose one of our own. I pray for the healing of all the Bronocs and Family. They should be very proud of this young man. God would not have taken him if he wasn’t a wonderful man. Gone to soon but never forgotten.
I watched the funeral at my Washington home from my computer and was so glad that I did. I cried, smiled and laughed as D-Will’s friends and teammates paid tribute to his life. I never knew D-Will personally but I feel I would have been a better person if I did. I think the funeral was one of the most powerful memories that I have from all of the years that I have been a Broncos fan. I cried when I heard the news that morning and cried several times throughout the week as I have heard more details about that night. But now, I think I have found closure listening to those words from his church in Fort Worth and knowing he is playing on God’s team now. May his family and friends be blessed with the strength to get through this and may his memory never be fogotten! Rest in Peace D-Will!
I never personally knew D-Will but the memory of watching him play will remain in my mind forever. I have been finding it hard to watch the news and even participate in discussions at school because it always seems that the death of D-Will arises somewhere and I soon find myself fighting to hold back tears. It’s so sad that someone so young and with so much potential had to be lost in such a tragic and shocking way. God Bless to all his friends and family and may D-Will never be forgotten.
R.I.P. buddy. Next season is for you!
I just wanted to say what a great man he was from what everyone said i have never felt so sad over someone i never knew but as thay said he was a special person to many. and left behind two little children that will always be a part of him that will always be here for many years to come so he is not gone he is still here not just in spirit but in lives as well. He touched so many. And i have never seen a team as strong as the DENVER BRONCOS who stuck by eachother through this horrible tragedy now that is what you call a family and they will only get stronger due to having the impact of D-WILL in their lives. my deepest sympathy goes out to his mother, children, and family just remember he is still here with you and will never leave. And as for the broncos you keep on staying strong and helping eachother out through this and it only gets better because you have a special part of him that will always live on and thats why we have the NUMBER ONE team and always will no matter what because you guys are such a strong family.
R.I.P DARRENT WILLIAMS
God Bless DW
R.I.P. D-Will
You are always going to be remembered as such an incredible talent on the field in my mind. It is still sad that you are gone for good, and nothing can be done to change that. To me, you’ve inspired my life and reminded me to live life to the fullest everyday, because you never know when your time is up. I truly believe that Darrent is in a better place with God now, but Bronco fans will never forget you and what your career could have been and was supposed to be. But this whole incedent puts life into perspective. Life is more than just a game, you must liberate your self from death to live and be free, I believe D-Will was liberated and lived free. Your spirit will always carry on, and every time I watch my favorite team play and watch all the training camp preparations it just won’t ever feel the same. In ending I would like to say that the Broncos have always been my favorite team, I even have a tattoo on my back of the logo, Darrents’ life will never leave my spirit, and that he shall rest in peace.
Forever missing #27 Williams
Kevin
Havre, MT
The passing of D-will is still in my head. For a guy that i never met and never will, i’ve never felt so sad. I was very excited for next year because the Broncos were gonna play the Bears next year and probably come to soldier field or to lambou field and i would’ve been able to see him now i never will. Just a opinion i think D-Will’s number should be retired i think it would be a great honor to his memory and he was a upcoming star. Well R.I.P D-Will gone but NEVER forgotten
Darrent was truly a gifted athlete. Watching him at Oklahoma State was an amazing experience. The short time he was with the Broncos’ gave me great pleasure knowing that finally our defense was complete. Then a senseless cowardly act ended hopes, dreams, smiles and an innocent life. May God bless and comfort the Williams family and the Broncos’ franchise. D-Will will always live on in our dreams until one day we will see him again.
The strength of Bronco Nation never ceases to amaze me, and in this, one of the darkest hours in team history, is when this strength shines brightest. We are wounded, no doubt about it, but make no mistake, the team will come back stronger than ever, and the fan base will be closer and tighter knit. For those who were lucky enough to know D-Will you are truly blessed and fortunate. For those of us who never met him in the flesh, but felt as though we had through going to through the highs and lows of a football season, we too should feel blessed that he was a part of our Sunday Afternoons, and now, fo me at least, will be part of almost everyday, in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, D-Will and the rest of the Bronco Family…
TSG
http://www.milehighreport.com
I woke up that monday morning like every bronco fan dissapointed and hurt. No playoffs then it comes across espn Broncos CB Darrent williams dead from gunshot wound then I hit the floor on to my knees and started to cry. I never cried for nobody i never met before but he felt like my family because he was on my team, Bronco Country is hurt right now but will pull through this. We will only grow stronger as a team and as a community of people you will always be in my prayers D-Will and Javon who is struggleling bad he couldn’t even go to Texas with the team D died in his hands I can’t even start to imagne how hard it is for him and D-wills’ family stay strong. I say retire #27 and have a special place in the ring of fame for darrent and a speical place for him at INVESCO so fans can always see him and he will never leave our memories. Please Mr. Champ Bailey wear 27 at the Pro Bowl in memory of darrent next season we win the SB for Darrent and deicate every play, game, the whole season for him GOD Bless D-Will sundays will never be the same
i just want to say i have not really exept for once (1-2 min)cried since my mom and dad past away when i was between the ages of 13-15.When my sister called me later that morning(1-1-07) to tell me what had happened i never thought it would have been darrent,i mean i figured it was a 2nd stringer or 3rd stringer or something then she said jamie it was darrent williams i felt like a warm feeling inside mixed with suprise and saddness.I mean i really couldn’t believe it neither could my brother(nephew by blood).Then after about an hour of looking online i went to the 2nd bedroom in my trailer and i coudn’t hold back i just balled for about ten minutes.I still cry a little every now and then and when i heard and saw john lynch and i quote”when i first walked in(the funeral home) i saw a poster of darrent and it read “My goal is heaven” and then john turned towards darrents coffin and said “Well buddy it looks like you got that goal” i cried then to it was just so sad but 2 things that would be a proper goodbye for d-will would be #1 To win the superbowl in 2008,#2 Retire the #27 jersey for him.Before anyone starts about steve atwater let me just say he is still alive and wasn’t the last player to make an impact while wearing the #27 jersey.So i will always remember D-Will luv u and all bronco fans go broncs…………..luv J.Lee
Many NFL-fan went in shock in Denmark (Europe) special bronco-fans did.
Let’s all remember D-Will for the good and smilling person he was.
God bless D-Will and the family.
Many tears from Denmark,
Jon Hassert
A heart of GOLD, a million dollar SMILE, and a FRIEND to all that crossed his path… This is DARENNT WILLIAMS!
I don’t think even D Will knew just how big of a family he had. Yes, us Bronco fans consider this team and all things with it, OUR FAMILY!
Rosalind my heart breaks for you and I know God will help us all through this, but I would like to say “Thank You” for sharing your son with us, he will NEVER be forgotten, he was a GREAT young man. We in Bronco country will always HONOR him.
The sadness of him leaving is only a moment long,
For the JOY of him having been here…IS FOREVER!
Darrent Williams#27
Forever in our hearts…
Forever a DENVER BRONCO!
Rest in Peace my friend!
Lee Anne
I have watched him every single game I could catch even though I USED to be a Broncos fan… I almost cried when I heard about it. Little did I know that Darrent Williams was the Bronco that got shot. The next season for the Broncos… they better do it for Darrent Williams. REST IN PEACE DARRENT WILLIAMS 1982-2007 I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!
Many have expressed wishes for a great season next year in D-Will’s memory, but in all reality it doesn’t matter if we go 14-2 or 2-14. None of us know what effect this horrific loss will have on our beloved Broncos. How can we, as fans, expect our team to go forth and win the Super Bowl next year? If anything D-Will’s death has reminded us of our own mortality and helped put into perspective the true importance of a game.
Football IS just a game, and it even hurts a little to admit that. I’ve been a fanatical Bronco fan since 1984 when I was 6 years old living in little ole Pagosa Springs, CO. And this is the first time I’ve ever felt like winning or losing wasn’t the only thing when it comes to the Denver Broncos. I would still love to see the Super Bowl return home to Denver, but if our Broncos falter next year and fail to make the playoffs or even post a winning record I will personally not be “pissed off” as I normally would be. I do not yet know if this feeling will go away or how long it will take for me to expect my favorite team to be winners again, but now I am more worried about the players as people rather than athletes. It’s something we fans tend to forget.
After missing the playoffs this year I was angry over the loss for exactly 16 hours. From the end of the game to when I got up the next morning because in the end my feelings about the game changed instantly. I’d give up the chance of the Broncos ever winning or even going to another Super Bowl again forever if it meant D-Will could still be around to be a father and a mentor to his own children.
All I can say then is Good Luck to the Bronco football players and that your fans are behind you win or lose!
PS Hang in there Javon Walker, all of us are praying for you. You are not alone man.
As a life long Bronco fan I have only seen so much LOVE once…” This one’s for John” statement by Pat B. That same love is now in the form of shock. Tears and prayers go out to all that knew D-Will personally…family members and team members our thoughs and prayers are with you. To Javon Walker sometimes the Lord works in strange ways. I know that your life is now changed forever. Enjoy every day as D-Will would. With all the love and support ONLY BRONCOMAINIA FANS can give you, I know that time will heal the hurt!
I see the similar times to when Jacksonvile came in to Denver and stole a Super Bowl from us. A bad taste in in our mouths! Wait until next year. We have the potential to be very special next year! (if not don’t be so mad) The players do their best.
Everyone, the hollow feeling will go away…just like D-Will would want it to be!
I am writing this after watching Darrent Williams funeral services on the Internet. I know that I don’t have any real contact or personal experiences with Darrent but I have been a long time Bronco fan and have followed the Broncos closely since I was old enough to understand what the Broncos were. I just wanted to say that the words that I heard from his services were felt deeply in my heart. I have been trying to deal with this tragedy in my own way but somehow the sadness just keeps growing stronger. I guess in a way I’m typing this in hopes that it will help this feeling subside. As I know many of you have said and written Darrent was a special person who I found myself cheering for all the time. I didn’t know much about him when he was drafted but quickly came to realize that he was an extremely gifted player who gave us so much to cheer for.
I am leaving in a couple weeks for the Persian Gulf and decided for the new year that I’d take my father to the last game of the regular season. I bought the tickets and planned my trip back to Colorado. Luckily i made it into Denver just at the start of the second snow storm. I hadn’t been to a Broncos game since I was a kid. The last time was back when Denver beat Warren Moon and the Houston Oilers in the AFC playoffs. So getting a chance to see the new stadium and experience a little live “Mile High Magic” seemed like the best way I could think of to say goodbye to my dad and thank him for taking me to the games when I was a kid. Our seats were great, field level in the south stands ( I’d always wanted to sit in the south stands). Even though we lost and were eliminated from playoff contention I left that night with the feeling of pride that this country gives us something so great to cheer for. My father had turned to me on quite a few occasions that day and said “that number 27 is quite the ball player”. He had every reason to think so because it was on our side of the field when “D-Will” juked, slipped and slided his way past would be tacklers for one of his beautiful punt returns. Then he had that pass breakup in the end zone and multiple other tackles. Dad said that it was strange to see such a little guy wearing Steve Atwaters old number but he definitely played big just like him. Everyone that watched Darrent knew that. With the amount of effort he put into his position he played as if he was the biggest person on the field. He gave us smaller guys something to believe in and look up to. He was a true inspiration. I’m just happy that I got to see him play in person before the dreadful hours that followed. I’ll be taking his fighting spirit over seas with me and will never forget the day I got to seen Darrent “D-Will” Williams play cornerback.
Sincerely,
Curtis L. Watson Petty Officer Second Class, USN
P.S. I look forward to seeing who lives up to achieving the first “Good Guy Award”. My bets on Foxy. May Darrents’ spirit live on forever.
I watched the funeral on the CBS 4 webcast online. I watched after two days of straight crying, and when I watched the service it comforted me and made me feel alright and cope with the fact that D-Will wouldn’t be on the field next season. Then Tatum Bell came to talk about D-Will and I lost it, he showed how much people loved him and when the defense got together and gave one last “Already” I was proud to be a bronco fan. I couldn’t understand why I was crying so much, but I realized that it was because D-Will was an inspiration and touched my life. I never met him but I felt like I knew him watching him play every Sunday and I will miss that the most over the next seasons. I also had a hard time knowing he had two children of his own and that his son broke down at the memorial and the funeral, but I know they will be alright because they are surrounded by family and friends. I think John Lynch’s daughter said it the best when she asked her dad why he was so sad. Lynch said because they lost a really good friend, and she went on to say that he was in heaven now and that he shouldn’t worry about it. I would like to end by saying we will miss you D-Will and we will always remember and love you and make sure your dreams will come true in your honor.
I just wanted to say that even after seeing the Broncos win two Super Bowls, I’ve never been as proud to be a Broncos fan as I am right now. The dignity that the team has conducted itself with, the love shown for your teammate, and all of the words I have heard from all of you have been wonderful, intelligent, and caring. As much as I’ve always loved you guys as a football team, I love you as people even more.
1/3/07 I want to start by saying that my thoughts and prayers are with everyone that knew Darrent. What a horrible and tragic loss for this country. I have been fortunate in my life to see Darrent play twice. I saw him take the ball from the Giants at the Meadowlands in ’05, and then I saw him have an incredible game in Oakland this year. (What a honor it is for me to be able to say that.) I sat on the 50 yard line in the front row against the Raiders, and I could feel his energy from where I stood. I remember coming back home to Virginia speaking on this little guy with more enthusiam than I had ever witnessed. To hear all the stories now of his big heart and infectious personality, it all makes sense…..I felt what they already knew.
I can’t even fathom what the people who actually knew Darrent are going through. I can only continue to pray for you. My deepest sympathy is with all of you. Darrent Williams had a bigger plan up in heaven, and I’m proud to have an angel like him watching over this world.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE.
1/9/07 The character that you guys have shown through this is unreal. Al, John, Champ, and everyone involved…your strength has been encouraging and uplifting. Thank you. Keep looking after Javon-he needs you guys. Please feel free to check out my tribute to D~Will on http://www.myspace.com/139158909
D-Wills death has made it hard to watch the play-offs or even enjoy football. I check the internet daily to see if they have caught his killer.The $100K reward offered by the team will bring someone forward I hope.
He was a great player and I was able to see 2 of their games in person this year. To be at D-Wills last game was an honor. It’s going to be hard to watch the Broncos next season without him. I can’t imagine how his team will feel.
My prayers go out to his family, friends, and team. My heart goes out to Javon Walker and I pray that he finds joy in his life again – D-Will would want that.
It has been almost two weeks since this horrible incident and for me it’s still hard to come to grips and realize that this really happened. It still doesn’t make sense why soomebody with so much heart, who was doing so much with his life, was taken from us so viciously. I never got the opportunity to personally meet Darrent, but I know it would have been a life changing experience if I had. Just to see him play was an honor in itself. Darrent not only played with his head, but more importantly, he played with his heart and that is what people took note of. His smiled shined through game after game and it became infectious. I know that Darrent still has that smile on his face, that is something he could never lose. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to his friends and family, including the Broncos players, because we all know they were his family too. Darrent, may you rest in peace and we will never forget you, nor what you’ve done. #27, D-Will, will live on in Broncos Country forever.
May The Angels keep you safe. Rest In Peace 27
It has been 2 weeks since this happened and it still bothers me. I never knew Darrent personally, but just watching him perform every sunday, i feel like i did know him. My son and i went to the last game, but never realized that it would be darrents last. In his memory i do hope they retire NO. 27. May God bless his children and family. REST IN PEACE DARRENT #27 WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU
I was at the last game of the season and when i got back to Wyoming and heard about the death of #27, i was in total shock. may he rest in peace. I would hope that they retire Darrents #27. he will always be remembered.GOD BLESS HIS CHILDREN AND FAMILY. May he be at peace now. He is in a peaceful place now among the angels looking down. #27 REST IN PEACE
I was shocked by the news like anyone else. All that I can hope for is that his family is doing as well as they could for losing someone that was closer to them than anyone else. But Darrent was a good person and I hope he is in a happy peaceful place. REST IN PEACE DARRENT FOR EVERYONE WILL MISS YOU.
Okay so it is now May 10th 2007 and I still think about Darrent everytime I see or hear anything about the Broncos. I had the privilege of meeting Darrent after a game one night and he was so wonderful he had this light about him that made anyone around him light up. His energy was amazing!!! Football in my eyes will never be the same. Darrent you will FOREVER be in the Bronco fans hearts! Thank you for all the memories we miss you!!!!
Gone too soon. May his light shine bright in the Bronco locker room this upcoming season and forever. I’ll never forget his smile!
It has been months since the murder of D-will…..and still the killer has not been caught and i cant imagine how it has been 4 his family and friends i never got the chance 2 meet him but i have been a bronco fan ever since i was a kid.i remember watching him week after week and i wld enjoy watching him make plays 4 our d-fence he was one of my favorite players on the team when i 1st heard the news of his death i couldnt believe it.D-will was my favorite because he was a little guy but he had big heart
DENVER BRONCOS will win the SUPER BOWL 4 Darrent Williams in ’07 this season is for u #27 D-Will r.i.p
IM Am so sad that D will had to be killed i cryed and im still crying
27 will always be remberd
althogh i never really knew darrent williams i watched every game i could. He is, was, and always will be the heart and soul of our denver family and that alone makes him more alive then ever. RIP darrent and thank u
althogh i never really knew darrent williams i watched every game i could. He is, was, and always will be the heart and soul of our denver family and that alone makes him more alive then ever. RIP darrent and thank u