DENVER(AP) — The Denver Broncos unveiled Demaryius Thomas' pillar in their Ring of Fame plaza in a ceremony outside Empower Field on Sunday, honoring the late wide receiver during their celebration of their Super Bowl 50 team.

“That smile took me through some very hard times,” said his mother, Katina Smith, who broke down in tears when her son's pillar was unveiled prior to the Broncos' game against the New York Giants .

The Broncos celebrated Thomas during their alumni weekend that featured the 10-year reunion of their Super Bowl 50-winning team that included Thomas.

Thomas died in 2021 at age 33 after suffering a seizure.

“I'm wanting to touch his face again,” Smith said as she reached out to caress the cheeks on his bronze image. “This right here, it's like he's still here with

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