Darrent Williams: Gone But Not Forgotten

Darrent Williams passed away on January 1^st, 2007. We take the time to remember how much he meant to the Broncos organization.

January 1^st, 2007. 2:10 AM. Even nine years ago today, it seems so unreal.

On New Year’s Eve, the Broncos had lost the season finale to the San Francisco 49ers, preventing them from going to the postseason. However, I felt confident that the team would excel in 2007. But I woke up in 2007 to some shocking news.

I remember my mother coming into my room early Monday morning and her waking me up. She looked at me with a blank look in her face and told me the tragic news.

“Darrent Williams was shot. He passed away last night.”

I couldn’t even phantom it. I turn on the television and there it was. I felt my heart sink down to my stomach. I could not believe it had happened.

He was only 24 years old. He had a lot going for him. His whole life ahead of him. However, someone else took that away from him in an instant.

If I can take only one thing away from what Darrent Williams brought to Broncos Country, it was his positive attitude. We can all agree that his smile is what lightened up a room. He was a guy that no matter if you loved or hated the Broncos, you cannot have any ill-feelings for this man.

Perhaps my favorite memory of Darrent Williams was his interception in Oakland and return for a touchdown. It was his first pick six of his career and was it a great one as it helped lead the Broncos to a 31-17 win that day.

No words can describe how much he is missed. Even nine years later, it is still such a shock to me. I would have never expected someone like him to be taken from this earth so soon.

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Broncos Country will never forget you Darrent Willams. We know you are up there playing the game you love. We give you a Mile High Salute. Gone, but never forgotten.

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