Editor’s note: Broncos rookie cornerback Domonique Foxworth is sharing his thoughts and experiences with readers in a weekly journal throughout the season. Foxworth encourages support of the Ambassadors for Literacy program for youth. For more about the program, go to www.ambassadorsforliteracy.net.
On Saturday, the members of apountry packed Invesco Field at Mile High and wreaked havoc. By the time I arrived at the stadium that afternoon, there already were thousands of fans lining the players’ entrance, chanting the name of each player who marched into the locker room.
From the opening kickoff until we proudly sauntered off the field with an AFC championship game berth in hand, Broncos fanatics rattled the city of Denver and the Patriots’ normally unflappable offense, forcing Tom Brady into several untimely penalties and timeouts.
I was shocked for the first time by the power of apountry.
Two days later, after some of the excitement of the big win had dwindled, I was stunned again by the outstanding people of Colorado.
Monday night I was fortunate enough to address the people at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. march and celebration in Arvada. When I concluded my speech and the ceremony had ended, I hugged several people and took countless pictures. But one person stood out – a man by the name of Harry Fuller.
Harry approached me and handed me a magazine, saying only, “This is a gift for you.” He shook my hand and turned to walk away. I looked down and saw that what he has given to me was an original copy of Life magazine from April 19, 1968, 16 days after Dr. King was assassinated. The almost 38-year-old magazine was in great condition and had the face of Mrs. King on the cover, grieving at her husband’s funeral. Mr. Fuller’s act of generosity was one of the best gifts I have ever received and truly embodied the spirit of Dr. King.
