For the past six years, Chiefs games have meant more to me than just a football game.

Somewhere along the way, watching the Kansas City Chiefs became a tradition for my parents and me. On game day, a meal would be prepared and the three of us would settle in to watch together. It became something we looked forward to, especially as the Chiefs gave us plenty to cheer about. One of the best parts was watching my mom. She had her favorite players, cheered them on and celebrated every win. Seeing her get caught up in the game made those Chiefs Sundays some pretty special afternoons for the three of us.

At some point during those years, taking my parents to Arrowhead became something that needed to happen. We had watched so many games together from home that seeing one in person seemed like the perfect experience to share. It was easy to picture the three of us there surrounded by all that red, hearing the roar of the crowd and watching the players we had cheered for from our living room. It …