This text exchange between a Broncos player and his son will tear at your heartstrings

Broncos defensive end Shaun Phillips was understandably upset after the game. His team had just got walloped by the Seahawks 43-8. But then he exchanged this heartfelt text message with his son—a message reminding us that family trumps everything else in life.

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REMINDER: Heroes aren’t made on the football field or on the basketball court. They’re made in the household. That is all.

(via FTW)