Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
Everything I thought it would be.
During the preceding commercial break, ran upstairs to grab my DT home authentic, and decided to lay it on my lap, back up, with that familiar THOMAS 58 facing me instead of putting it on. For whatever reason, it just felt right.
For all Carl's failures, he knocked it out of the park. Just perfect.
Not ashamed to say, many tears were shed, and I felt as if that light Carl mentioned really had finally come back on. I only wish that Derrick himself had been here in the flesh to enjoy this honor - even though I know he was watching and enjoying from where ever he may be now.
RIP, Derrick. I hope you enjoyed this evening as much as every fan, teammate, coach, staff member and family member did.
Congratulations. It's well overdue, but you're finally home.
Here, here. This thread is going to make me start balling again. [Reply]
I was at work tonight and kept going to the lounge to see who was up next. EVERYONE at work knows what a KC fan I am, and especially of DT. My office is next to the lounge, and when he came up the bellman called me on the radio so I could come watch.
I was able to sit in the employee lounge for the entire DT segment, along with a couple other football fans. Needless to say I shed several tears. Even though I was at work, and the only manager there tonight, everyone went out of there way to make sure I was not bothered by some dumb ass guest during the ceremony. The other 2 guys in there watching with me, both said they to shed a few tears, even though they were not KC fans, and one was to young to remember him.
After wards I went out, and all my employees were really cool about expressing congrats and and a kind word, as they knew how much seeing this meant to me.
Damn I'm getting teary eyed just writing this.
RIP Derrick, you were one of the good guys. THANK YOU for all the excitement and rekindling my love of the CHIEFS & the NFL. And THANK YOU for all you did for KC, and the rest of the NFL.
And lastly THANK YOU for the kind words you spoke to me that night long ago in Westport, and sharing some of your time with a true fan and admirer.
I MISS YOU, and will always remember you [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
I think the Lounge should be renamed for a TBD timeframe to honor Derrick's induction.
Anyone second?
I've been away from teh internets for a few days, but I put the header back up that GoChiefs made back when it was announced. Suggestions on a specific "Lounge" name are welcome. [Reply]
Derrick Thomas, you helped make Arrowhead Stadium what it is today. You aided in the revitalization of one of the greatest fan bases in all the NFL. You brought an energy to Kansas City autumns and winters I can't put into words. Lastly, you made me the Chiefs fan I am today. Without that loyalty, that passion for something so seemingly simple as a football team, my life would be emptier. I will never leave the Chiefs behind, and I will never forget you. [Reply]