“I miss him dearly” – Peyton Manning announces The Demaryius A. Thomas Scholarship Endowment for Georgia Tech students


“I miss him dearly” – Peyton Manning announces The Demaryius A. Thomas Scholarship Endowment for Georgia Tech students

Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas

The entire NFL was shocked upon learning of the death of former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The star receiver was found dead at his house in Rosewell, Georgia. According to his family, Thomas had a seizure while showering that led to his death.

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Peyton Manning, former Broncos QB who played with Demaryius during his stint in Denver has found the perfect way of honoring the wide receiver that forever marks his legacy in the football world.

Peyton Manning started the scholarship program that will guarantee Demaryius Thomas’ impact for a long time to come

Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas
Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas

The Demaryius A. Thomas Scholarship Endowment for Georgia Tech students from Thomas’ hometown in Laurens County, Georgia by Peyton Manning and his wife, Ashley. Manning’s charity PeyBack Foundation announced the scholarship program. Thomas was selected 22nd overall by the Denver Broncos in the 200 NFL draft. He played for Georgia Tech before he went on to win Super Bowl 50 alongside Peyton Manning.

“Demaryius Thomas was an incredibly talented and unselfish teammate, but more importantly, he was a special person and friend,” Manning said. “My family and I miss him dearly, and we wanted to honor DT’s memory by partnering the PeyBack Foundation with Georgia Tech to establish the Demaryius A. Thomas Scholarship Endowment.

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“An important part of Demaryius’ legacy was the way he inspired the next generation to pursue their dreams with the same perseverance and determination that defined him. Through this scholarship to Georgia Tech, Demaryius will have a lasting impact on deserving youth from his hometown area who can follow in his footsteps and accomplish great things in life.”

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