The Broncos celebrated their third world championship with a visit to the White House and meeting with President Obama yesterday. The annual tradition is one of many perks of being Super Bowl Champions.

The trip to Washington D.C. was a special moment for all involved, especially for Demaryius Thomas, whose mother, Katina Smith, was one of 46 nonviolent drug offenders that received commuted sentences from President Obama last year.

According to 9News reporter Mike Klis, Thomas personally thanked President Obama for reuniting him with his mother and asked him to consider doing the same for his grandmother Minnie Pearl Thomas, whom is currently serving a life sentence.

“I told him, ‘I thank you for what you’ve done for my family, giving my mother clemency,” Thomas said, according to Mike Klis. “Also, we talked about my grandmother. Had the application to get everything done, and he’s looking into that, as well.”

Before getting to see her son play this season, Thomas’ mother had not seen him play live since he was in middle school. The reuniting of DT’s family was a touching moment and shows that although these players are gladiators on the field, they are human beings like the rest of us.

Thomas has been one of the most productive wide receivers in Broncos history and a perfect example of a player that does everything the right way. Thomas’ smile on the sideline is infectious and his heartfelt moments with Peyton Manning were an example of his character and genuine personality.

DT is one of the most talented players in the league. More than that, he is genuinely and terrific person. It was really cool to see that Thomas was able to have a heartfelt moment with the President, something he will remember forever.