ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS BY THE BOWLEN FAMILY

On why it was important to have today's tribute open for fans

Christianna Bowlen: "Because my dad always said we have the best fans in the NFL, and this is what he would want to do for them."

On what they are hearing from fans and friends

Annabel Bowlen:"We're hearing stories about their memories of our dad and how he would sit quietly or stand quietly on the sidelines, and then as soon as we had a win or a touchdown, he would be jumping up and down. That always made them smile."

On seeing fans and the children from the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club and Club Director Rich Barrows

Johnny Bowlen:"Special to see all of the kids and how they interact with the family, and also kind of just what's going on outside of here in the museum and see how excited they are to see my dad. I think that's very special."

Brittany Bowlen: "It was emotional to see Rich. My dad loved Rich so much and he's been with Boys and Girls Club since my dad decided to put in the teen addition (Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center). He really carries some of the values that were most important to my dad, so it was really great to see them."

Additional comments

Annabel Bowlen:"We'd like to thank the Denver community for coming out and showing their support. This really means so much to us and it would mean a lot to my father. Thank you."

Patrick Bowlen: "Thank you guys so much."

Beth Bowlen Wallace: "And this one is definitely for you all."