How nice of the Broncos to help out a Fan - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 05-30-2007, 02:28 AM

Ben Montoya Jr. felt as if he were floating a mile high when his "care package" arrived from the Denver Broncos organization.

Someone had e-mailed a Des Moines Register article to the Broncos about how vandals broke into Montoya's Des Moines apartment on East 24th Street and spray-painted his walls, took some of his stuff, knocked over his big-screen television set and destroyed most of his Broncos football memorabilia.

"We read it and decided to put together a care package for him," said J. Michael Moore, a Broncos spokesman. "We sent him some autographed items and put together all kinds of stuff. He was grateful. I think he said it's the closest he ever felt to the organization."

It was a dark day on March 20 when Montoya found his apartment torn up and some computer equipment and DVDs stolen. He was especially upset about losing his Broncos memorabilia. It seemed as if someone had gone out of his way to trash Montoya's favorite team.

When Montoya's package arrived from Denver, the 22-year-old discount store employee opened it up and found an autographed picture of his hero, linebacker Al Wilson. The Broncos officially released Wilson recently, ending a Broncos career of eight seasons, five of which included Pro Bowl appearances.

"Al Wilson is a great player," said Montoya said as he pulled the Wilson photo out of a stack of Broncos promotional items.

"At first they sent me a magazine and a bumper sticker," Montoya. "Then they called me and they said they were sending me a care package. But I still didn't expect all this stuff."

He has cheerleader calendars, a team picture, a football, and a shirt with the Broncos logo - to match the Broncos tattoo on his arm.

"I even got finger foam," he said, holding up an orange "number one" hand. "I've even got Broncos golf balls, a Broncos winter hat...."

The burglary in March still stings, and Montoya said the crime remains unsolved. But he said his package from Denver helped ease the pain - a lot.

Montoya's father takes credit for his son's devotion to the Broncos. "I'm from Colorado," Ben Montoya Sr. said.

And now, Ben Montoya III, 18 months, is running around the house in a Broncos shirt.

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pb...75/-1/SPORTS09

anthonypacino · 05-30-2007, 02:32 AM

Pretty cool, I doubt it went to high up in the franchise though, most of what he described is in bargin bins at the team store. But I'm glad someone in the marketing dept. has got some compassion for the folks that keep the lights on and their checks coming in.

Florida_Bronco · 05-30-2007, 02:38 AM

Very cool to read that!

dragondawg · 05-30-2007, 02:38 AM

maybe they could of gave him season tickets or club seats haha

Los Broncos · 05-30-2007, 10:45 AM

Nice, nothing but class.

Crushaholic · 05-30-2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonypacino

Pretty cool, I doubt it went to high up in the franchise though, most of what he described is in bargin bins at the team store. But I'm glad someone in the marketing dept. has got some compassion for the folks that keep the lights on and their checks coming in.

That was my first thought when I saw they sent an Al Wilson picture. Still, it was a cool gesture...

REB · 05-30-2007, 12:42 PM

Very cool

dragondawg · 05-30-2007, 10:39 PM

first class organization

shakenbake · 05-30-2007, 10:43 PM

very cool

Atlas · 05-30-2007, 11:11 PM

I want an orange foam finger!!

REB · 05-31-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlas

I want an orange foam finger!!

Me too

05-30-2007, 02:28 AM	#1
dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	How nice of the Broncos to help out a Fan Ben Montoya Jr. felt as if he were floating a mile high when his "care package" arrived from the Denver Broncos organization. Someone had e-mailed a Des Moines Register article to the Broncos about how vandals broke into Montoya's Des Moines apartment on East 24th Street and spray-painted his walls, took some of his stuff, knocked over his big-screen television set and destroyed most of his Broncos football memorabilia. "We read it and decided to put together a care package for him," said J. Michael Moore, a Broncos spokesman. "We sent him some autographed items and put together all kinds of stuff. He was grateful. I think he said it's the closest he ever felt to the organization." It was a dark day on March 20 when Montoya found his apartment torn up and some computer equipment and DVDs stolen. He was especially upset about losing his Broncos memorabilia. It seemed as if someone had gone out of his way to trash Montoya's favorite team. When Montoya's package arrived from Denver, the 22-year-old discount store employee opened it up and found an autographed picture of his hero, linebacker Al Wilson. The Broncos officially released Wilson recently, ending a Broncos career of eight seasons, five of which included Pro Bowl appearances. "Al Wilson is a great player," said Montoya said as he pulled the Wilson photo out of a stack of Broncos promotional items. "At first they sent me a magazine and a bumper sticker," Montoya. "Then they called me and they said they were sending me a care package. But I still didn't expect all this stuff." He has cheerleader calendars, a team picture, a football, and a shirt with the Broncos logo - to match the Broncos tattoo on his arm. "I even got finger foam," he said, holding up an orange "number one" hand. "I've even got Broncos golf balls, a Broncos winter hat...." The burglary in March still stings, and Montoya said the crime remains unsolved. But he said his package from Denver helped ease the pain - a lot. Montoya's father takes credit for his son's devotion to the Broncos. "I'm from Colorado," Ben Montoya Sr. said. And now, Ben Montoya III, 18 months, is running around the house in a Broncos shirt. http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pb...75/-1/SPORTS09

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05-30-2007, 02:32 AM	#2
anthonypacino off season mode Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,283	Pretty cool, I doubt it went to high up in the franchise though, most of what he described is in bargin bins at the team store. But I'm glad someone in the marketing dept. has got some compassion for the folks that keep the lights on and their checks coming in.

05-30-2007, 02:38 AM	#3
Florida_Bronco Got trolls? Welcome to Mile High, Brady! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 13,810 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn	Very cool to read that!

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Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Nice, nothing but class.

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REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	Very cool

05-30-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	first class organization

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shakenbake Texas Homer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 3,136	very cool

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Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	I want an orange foam finger!!