49ers offensive lineman Brandon Thomas shared a heart-wrenching statement on Mother's Day on his Instagram account, one that stood out from other posts on social media Sunday.
He paid tribute to his mother, Yvonne Thomas, who passed away after a battle with cancer on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at the age of 60.
Brandon Thomas wrote what this day means to him and his family, and the importance of the role of a mother:
Today is going to be pretty tough for my sisters and I. But so is every other day since we've lost our mother. There is absolutely no love in this world like the love of a mother. There is a void that cannot and will not ever be filled, no matter what anybody tells you. We don't miss her today any more than we will tomorrow, or the next day, or the day after that. Today, Mother's Day, is just another painful reminder that she is no longer physically here. Although I am a motherless son and my sisters are motherless daughters now, I still have a mom, and I celebrate that. I will for the rest of my life. She is just no longer physically next to me. I will continue to honor her life not only on Mother's Day, but for the rest of my life until I see her again. Of course I envy people who still have their mothers around, especially the ones around my age. My mother was so healthy then cancer comes in her life. I can't help but think of all she has missed so far and is going to miss. Renee, Mara, and I love you dearly. You sacrificed so much for us to be where we are right now in our lives.I love you mom, I know you're up there watching over all of us. Happy Mother's Day to a woman who gave it her all for her children and her grandchildren. You were our rock.
The second-year guard was selected in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft at pick 100 overall.
Thomas is a South Carolina native and graduate of the University of Clemson.
