RIP Black Mamba. What a tragedy for all involved.

 

It is indeed sad but 8 other people also died and apart from his daughter no one else who died seems to get a mention.

May they all rest in peace.

 

It's a terrible tragedy, for all of the families involved. However, in my mind, there is an indelible stain on his name and I have a hard time listening to all the accolades. It's pretty difficult to separate the rest of Kobe's life from the events of 2003, and maybe it's because I live in Colorado and we lived with that story for a long time. So when I see everyone talking about what a great person he was, and dedicating games and award shows to him, those events come to the forefront of my mind.

 

I met Kobe a few years back. He was waiting for his wife and kids while they were getting frozen yogurt. Friendly and engaging. We chatted about our kids and the fact that we both had girls of similar ages. I didn't ask him for anything and I think he liked a moment of normalcy, just two dads.

 

I'm not a follower of pro sports ball so I can't claim my self to be a fan (I don't dislike it just don't follow).
But even still, it is shocking and upsetting. I guess for me it is more of a wake up call, or an eye opener so to speak.
Crazy things can happen to anyone at any time. For me, that really puts life into perspective.
And that's what gets me...
The universe does not care who you are. When it is your time, it is your time, and it can come in the blink of an eye in the most unexpected ways.
Plus with me being a relatively new dad, stories like these get to me a little extra these days.

 

The name or the person mean nothing to me but so sad nonetheless for all those who lost their lives. Rest in piece.

 

It is a shame for the world of sports. One of the best basketball players there has been. Breaking records, demonstrating loyalty to a team, being a reference for a whole country. A player who really played for the love of the shirt. I'm sure if he had wanted to, he was still putting points in the NBA. God wanted it ahead of time, very sorry for him and his 13-year-old daughter

 

Is that so?
I was with friends when the news broke and we all agreed that we hear about helicopter crashes too much, at least in the last few years.
Seems like there have been a few lately involving tourism and what not.
So is that to say that there are too many inexperienced helicopter pilots around?

I actually had a cousin that was killed in a helicopter crash a little over 5 years ago.
By no fault of the aircraft, but rather air traffic control...

 

I saw his father playing in Italy and sometimes Kobe was on the sideline during the match

R.I.P..

 

Been to many games and he was always electric. RIP #8 #24

Let’s not forget about the other people on board that have been largely overshadowed by the media (understandably) two of which were just kids

 

Go with God.

 

Always remember fearlessness of Kobe when Barnes faked the ball into Kobes face

 

Outpouring has been inspiring