9NEWS requested the neighborhood to share their DT recollections. These are their ideas.
DENVER — A day after the information dropped that former Denver Broncos star Demaryius Thomas handed away at 33-years-old, followers proceed to share their recollections of the famed receiver.
9NEWS requested the neighborhood to share their recollections with us, and also you confirmed up.
Followers who met the receiver at varied occasions or bumped into him across the metropolis mentioned he was pleasant, humble and at all times took the time to make them really feel particular.
The next feedback have been culled from 9NEWS social media pages.
Katy Landry:
“My husband and I have been sitting subsequent to him in a collection at a Rockies recreation. I believe he ate for six innings straight 😂. He was so good and pleasant. This was earlier than Tremendous Bowl 50. Such a tragic loss. 💔”
Krystal Romero:
“My son was capable of take part in his camp a couple of years again and was the smallest little one there however DT made positive to make my son really feel like he was on prime! My son was even named the #1 draft decide for his camp and later was pictured on DT’s private FB and on procamps web site. A real reminiscence we each will not overlook!! DT was a really proficient but real soul that confirmed everybody he got here throughout simply how huge of a coronary heart he had! Relaxation in peace DT you can be tremendously missed!! 🙏🏻🧡”
Mone’ Leonard Quarford:
“We met him at an auto present in Denver. He signed our mini soccer helmet.”
Connie Blincoe:
“I additionally met D.T. Randomly at Goal in Lone Tree, a bunch of gamers have been doing one thing and I took the chance!”
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Robinson Usagani:
“Performed a few video games of pool when he was a rookie. I used to be joking round and mentioned “This isn’t soccer DT!” He was simply laughing.”
Liz Hitt:
“DT and different Bronco gamers and personnel got here into a spot a labored yrs and yrs in the past and he was the nicest particular person so right down to earth and sort.. Could he relaxation in peace and I pray the lord brings consolation and like to his household and pals. 🧡🧡💙💙#88💙💙🧡🧡”
Erica Peters:
“I met D.T. randomly at a 7-11 in Centennial. He was so good and took footage and gave me a hug once I informed him I used to be his #1 fan. My coronary heart hurts as a result of not solely was he an unbelievable participant and power on the sector however the nicest human. I used to be so glad he retired as a Bronco this summer time. He was far too younger and that is such horrible information for Broncos Nation and his household, pals, gamers and coaches. #88, you’ll be in our hearts without end. 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡”
Mike Lollis:
“I met DT on the health club earlier than we resigned him and he’s such a respectful and humble dude! Despite the fact that I solely met him as soon as, once I came upon he handed away, I felt that deep in my soul. Relaxation straightforward huge canine!!”
Christina Tozzie:
“Had absolutely the pleasure of assembly and hanging out with Demaryius Thomas a couple of years again. He was so personable and we talked as if we had been lifelong pals. He simply had probably the most amazingly constructive vitality. He was a real human and shall be tremendously missed, for greater than his excellent athletic talents. Relaxation in peace, DT 🧡💙”
Angie McCoy:
“I met him a few occasions at varied Bronco occasions. He was at all times so good to everybody! He will definitely be missed by many 💙🧡💙🧡💙”
Dave Hearn:
“This actual second is my favourite reminiscence. DT will without end be immortalized on our wall. RIP #88” (See photograph beneath)
David Love:
“I bought alternative speak to him and bought his autograph such a pleasant particular person and humble Relaxation every #88 DT”
Chris Slaughter:
“That Tebow OT catch was in all probability the most effective. However, not many vast receivers can say they have been the most effective within the NFL at any level throughout their careers. Throughout these Manning days he was arguably the most effective receiver within the NFL. I’ve met him a couple of occasions and he was in all probability one of many nicest guys you would ever speak to.”
Jenna Florea:
“He got here into the restaurant I used to work at And I informed my husband so he got here up in full Bronco gear and him and my daughter pretended to not know me so it would not appear suspicious that they have been all decked out and that is simply how they costume each day😂🤣”
Michael Johnson:
“Met the person twice it is unhappy to assume he was pressured to retire younger trigger he began having well being points in 2018 and 2019 he was struggling then 2020 he referred to as it quits. This man didn’t deserve this type of finish in any respect only a nice particular person and participant he shall be missed by Broncos Nation deeply.”
Deidre Gonzales:
“He was the nicest particular person. I’ve met him a couple of occasions at completely different Broncos occasions. He had the largest smile and was at all times concerning the followers.”
Thanks for sharing your recollections with us.
