Demaryius Thomas, recently retired NFL wide receiver primarily for the Denver Broncos dies at 33

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Former Broncos receiver Thomas dies at age 33

12/9/21

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, whose quiet demeanor belied a burning desire to achieve what he routinely called "everyday greatness,'' has died at age 33, according to police.

Roswell, Georgia, police said Thursday night that Thomas was found dead in his home. Preliminary reports, according to the police, indicated Thomas' death might have resulted from a medical issue.

The Broncos released a statement early Friday, mourning the loss of "an incredible player and a special person."

"We are devastated and completely heartbroken by the sudden, tragic passing of Demaryius Thomas," the Broncos said in a statement early Friday. "D.T. was beloved by our entire organization, his teammates and coaches, and our fans. Recently retiring as a Bronco, we were very much looking forward to celebrating Demaryius for years to come as one of the greatest players in franchise history."

The Broncos went on to add, "Demaryius' humility, warmth, kindness and infectious smile will always be remembered by those who knew him and loved him."

Thomas, who would've turned 34 on Christmas, had officially announced his retirement from the NFL this past June with a short video with a peace sign and his characteristic smile.
 
Demaryius Thomas wants to succeed to reunite his broken family

11/6/2014

[..]

He was 11 years old on that March morning in 1999, but he already knew enough to understand what these policemen had come looking for. He already knew they would find it.

An officer in black tactical gear entered his room without knocking, pulled him from bed and led him to the kitchen table, where the rest of his family was already waiting. During the many lonely milestones still to come in Thomas' life -- at the NFL draft, the Pro Bowl, the Super Bowl -- he would think back to this moment and remember it as the last time his family sat together: his stepfather, cursing, blood running down his face from a cut suffered during the chaos of the raid; his 3-year-old sister, hysterically crying; his 9-year-old sister, shivering in her pajamas; and his mother, Katina Smith, seated in her chair, praying and sobbing and swearing that she had done nothing wrong. [..]
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Lengthy read but true to DT and his humility. RIP #88. :(
 
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Demaryius Thomas: Former NFL star wide receiver dies at age 33 - CNN
 
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Josh McDaniels had finished putting his daughters to bed when he saw several texts he received on Demaryius Thomas passing: "He was such a special person. Coming from the background he did and all he overcame, just an amazing story of perservernce. I'm stunned. (more) #9sports

4:38 AM · Dec 10, 2021

McDaniels II: "DT was one of the guys who if you texted or called him, he'd text or call you right back. Always positive. There was nothing negative about this kid. We’ve all known a lot of good people, thousands I'm sure you met. Not many better people than DT.’’ (more) #9sports

4:41 AM · Dec 10, 2021·

McDaniels/Brian Xanders spent a day with DT predraft at agent Todd France's office. McDaniels: "He was coming off his foot surgery, couldn’t go to combine. We spent the day with him, put him on the white board. It was easy to take him. Such a great athlete. (more) #9sports

4:43 AM · Dec 10, 2021


McDaniels IV: “I’m telling you, his story is unbelievable. Growing up way the he did and to make it says a lot about his character and who he is. This guy is one of the all time special people. God must have needed another angel because this doesn't make sense." #9sports

4:46 AM · Dec 10, 2021
 
Broncos, Georgia Tech remember Demaryius Thomas

12/20/21

The memorial was held by the Denver Broncos and Thomas’ family, following a funeral service Saturday at West Laurens High in middle Georgia, Thomas’ alma mater. A party of about 40 flew from Denver Monday, including Hall of Famer John Elway, team president Joe Ellis and Broncos legend Rod Smith.

[..]

The ceremony also included a video celebrating Thomas’ life, a video of personal remembrances, a video about Thomas’ impact on the Boys & Girls Club (to which Thomas gave his time while in Denver), as well as a closing song (Bob Marley’s “One Love”) and a closing prayer from pastor Carlos Jones, who was a coach of Thomas’ at West Laurens.
 

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