Sad news: Courageous Jason Graham, Daniel’s brother, passes away at age 38

Jason Graham, the older brother of former CU and Broncos tight end Daniel Graham, passed away Saturday night of brain cancer complications at the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion at the University of Colorado Medical Center. Jason, 38, also is the son of former Bronco linebacker Tom Graham and Marilyn Graham, who have made their home in Denver since Tom’s playing days. Marilyn was the donor when Jason received a kidney transplant in 2006, and Jason’s recovery and the family’s strength were heartening. When Daniel caught his first touchdown pass as a member of the Broncos in late 2007 in Kansas City, he rushed over to the stands and presented Jason with the ball. Here’s my 2007 story about Jason and the family. (Tom was the star linebacker on my father’s teams at Oregon and a co-captain of the Ducks as a senior in 1971.) Jason subsequently was diagnosed with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, and son Kendall. Arrangements are pending. In the mea...