I know there has been some chatter from people who live in the area of Fort Worth, Texas about attending the funeral services for D-Wil this Saturday. Below are the arrangements, as well as other events going on this weekend.
Funeral arrangements --
Darrent Williams' funeral is scheduled for noon Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas, where he grew up.
The funeral - open to the public - will be at Great Commission Baptist Church, 7700 McCart Ave., in Fort Worth. The church holds about 2,300 people. Speakers will include Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and coach Mike Shanahan.
A private memorial service is scheduled Friday in Fort Worth.
In Denver, a candlelight vigil for Williams will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday at 10th Avenue and Broadway, concluding at West 11th Avenue and Speer Boulevard, the site of the shooting.
Another candlelight vigil organized by fans is set for 2:15 p.m. Saturday at Invesco Field at Mile High, at the south stands entrance below the horse waterfall.
Contributions to benefit Williams' two children can be sent to the Darrent Williams Children's Fund, c/o Denver Broncos, 13655 Broncos Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112.
Messages of condolence can be e-mailed to broncos.website@broncos.nfl.net. Messages also are being left at Williams' MySpace website,myspace.com/deewill927