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by NESN Staff on Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 12:55PM

The Patriots have honored many people close to their hearts with special uniform patches or helmet decals. But perhaps none will be as fitting as the new sticker each Patriot will wear when he pulls on his helmet next weekend.

The team’s helmets will all have special decals honoring longtime equipment manager Don Brocher, who died this week after a battle with leukemia. Brocher had worked for the organization for several decades and was well-known by the players and coaches. He last visited the team during the Patriots’ loss to the 49ers a few weeks ago.

Check out the sticker that the Patriots will be wearing to honor Brocher next Sunday.

Photo via Twitter/New England Patriots