Broncos special teams coach Darren Rizzi remembers 9/11 victims
Broncos ST coach Darren Rizzi lost two high school teammates on 9/11. "My thoughts and our prayers go out to all the victims, their families," he said.
Twenty-five years ago, the world faced an unimaginable tragedy on September 11, 2001, with terrorist attacks claiming thousands of lives. For Denver Broncos special teams coordinator and assistant head coach Darren Rizzi, the anniversary of this day holds a personal significance. As someone from the New York metropolitan area, Rizzi was actually coaching in the region at the time, specifically at the University of New Haven, about an hour north.
The attacks left a deep impact on him, resulting in the loss of close friends and teammates, including Chris Vialonga and Rob Zampieri. He takes this opportunity to offer condolences to their families. Even now, the memories of 9/11 remain vivid for Rizzi and millions across the country. He acknowledges the ongoing effects of this traumatic event, sharing that he has recently been viewing documentaries about it.
In light of the 25th anniversary, Rizzi emphasizes the importance of remembering and mourning the innocent lives lost 25 years ago.
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