‘Inspiration’: Seattle Seahawks’ Derrick Coleman’s response to hearing impaired youngster a winner with fans [pics]

Deaf Seahawk Derrick Coleman inspires adorable letter from young fan: http://t.co/UdYjy0y7oQ; @sbnation @JakeIsMobile pic.twitter.com/ccNCV8I0mX

— Lena DeFlores (@NafeesaTV) January 22, 2014

@JakeIsMobile Your girls are awesome! Read them my letter back when you can! Thank you for the support! Means a lot! pic.twitter.com/9x5tQQwNbk

— Derrick Coleman Jr (@DC2forlife) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife you have NO CLUE how much this means to them. i know you're busy with #SuperBowl prep & truly appreciate the note! #hero

— jake kovalcik (@JakeIsMobile) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife you sir, are the MF man!

— Sung Cho (@SneakScholar) January 22, 2014

Respect to @DC2forlife great class, a great role model and a true inspiration to all… The only limitations you have are set by YOURSELF.

— Shubeg (@YungKing_15) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife is truly an inspiration

— Austin Tarantino (@austintarantino) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife , that letter back to the little girl was awesome, you are a terrific role model.

— Phil Mortenson (@flipmort) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife @JakeIsMobile This is great! So refreshing to see in today's society. Keep doing what you're doing Derrick!

— CT (@CTCABO) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife @JakeIsMobile You guys, and the girls, melted my heart today and is REALLY COLD in Canada right now! #penpals4life

— Pastel (@pastelpastel) January 22, 2014

@DC2forlife My 8 yr old has been so inspired by your story. She is hearing impaired. She never lets it hold her back. Thx 4 being you!

— Jennifer Bowers Lee (@jedibo75) January 22, 2014