Logan Brown didn't make it to his 16th birthday, but his family received a gift that the former football player would've cherished.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning sent Logan's family a handwritten letter and an autographed picture. The star quarterback was one of Logan's favorite football players.
Gayle Ricketts, his grandmother, sent Manning a letter sharing Logan's story.
The teenager was killed in March by a drunk driver. Two other teens were seriously injured in the head-on collision. Logan was 15 years old.
"As a grandmother I felt like I should let Peyton know this young man idolized him and what he meant in his life," Ricketts told WFIE in Evansville, Indiana.
Manning's gesture was a pleasant surprise to the family that has dealt with a significant loss.
"It blew me away," said Ricketts. "I called Charles (Logan's dad) when the letter came. I didn't even open it. I called Charles to come over. I said the Broncos answered me."
Despite Manning changing teams in the twilight of his career, Logan stayed a loyal fan.
Logan's dad Charles described Manning's act as more than just a gift.
"And I know Logan is up there looking down. He's smiling. I think he will be happy," said Ricketts.
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