'This meant a lot': Family of Sandy Hook hero Vicki Soto grateful for phone call from Derek Jeter

Vicki Soto, the heroic Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher who gave her life to save her students, was a Yankees fan. Wednesday night, Vicki’s sister Carlee tweeted that Yankee Derek Jeter had phoned her grieving mom, Donna Soto. “This meant a lot to my mother and all of us,” she tweeted.

Twitter users who saw Carlee’s tweet also appreciated the touching gesture.

Derek Jeter is a class act for calling the fam of hero, Ms. Soto tonight to wish the fam well. #everybithelps #goodyankee #SandyHook

— Josh Brochu (@JBrochu9) December 20, 2012

https://twitter.com/caetrae/status/281585061214703616

@ICarlee23 @yankees that is awesome, I'm glad your family got a dose of happiness today ? my thoughts and prayers are with you!

— Lisa Marie Falbo (@LisaMarieLatino) December 20, 2012

https://twitter.com/stephemery/status/281549453624758272

HUGE props to Derek Jeter who just called Victoria Soto's family to offer condolences. Big props to him and the Yankees.

— Steve (@EsqSteve) December 20, 2012

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