A legend at 41, Kobe Bryant died today. Los Angeles is in a state of shock. This is an ode to Kobe Bryant - to Gianna Bryant, Christina Mauser, Coach John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester and Ara Zobayan- and to the City of Los Angeles, who mourns for them all.
In this episodes, I talk about my experience attending the beautiful ceremony - a celebration of the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.
Los Angeles and the Laker Nation comes out stronger than ever to pay tribute , to support the families and to support the Laker team in their first game since. I was fortunate to record some of them here.
Dawnte came to Los Angeles from Kansas City to pursue her dreams. I spoke with her and her children at the Staples Center memorial.
Robyn Thompson (aka Topyq), Vada Black, and Tara Juna talk about Kobe's significance - going beyond basketball
Joel shares from the heart about Kobe's impact in the Dominican and about how he heard about Kobe's passing
Walking south on Figueroa, I ran into Juan and Chris at Juan's truck full of Laker gear.
I sat with Caren after our show at The Lounge Theater. She's a mystic digital photographer and a 21st century alchemist. She has a message to share about Kobe.
Meow Woof's Avi Silver shares a childhood memory of the Laker parade.
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