Calling the event “unbelievable” and “comforting,” the children of late Broncos owner Pat Bowlen were provided with a first-hand view Tuesday of how much the team’s fans respected their father.
During a five-hour public event at Broncos Stadium at Mile High, thousands of visitors toured an impressive display of Bowlen’s memorabilia and provided their condolences to six of Bowlen’s seven children who attended.
Bowlen, 75, died last Thursday after battling Alzheimer’s.
“It’s been an overwhelming time emotionally,” said daughter Beth Bowlen Wallace. “But to see the fans and to see the players and staff that have come through has brought great comfort.