The retired Los Angeles Lakers No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys of Kobe Bryant are illuminated during the NHL game between the Kings and Panthers at Staples Center. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe farewell: Sports world paying tribute to Kobe Bryant

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 2/24/20

It was less than a month ago that the world lost Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a tragic Southern California helicopter accident.

Bryant’s death at the age of 41 was a shock to the entire sports world. Now on the day of the memorial for both Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, those around the sports world are already paying tribute.

Hours before the memorial gets going at the house that Kobe built, the messages for him are both passionate and sad.

Been a month now… and it still doesn’t feel real #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/SrEenvxnD3
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) February 24, 2020

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the 90-foot-tall Ferris Wheel featuring ‘LA + ❤️ + 24” and “LA + ❤️ + 8’ along with displays of gold and purple colored patterns on Monday from Sunset to Midnight. #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/NpKKxw0ktU
— James H. Williams (@JHWreporter) February 24, 2020

today is for them and them only. #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/zBc1EsY2Ve
— 824. (@coIormeblack) February 24, 2020

It's been a month & it still doesn't feel real. The memorial gonna be tough for everyone . #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/fQ37eQm2Pt
— Elijah Carey (@e_carey98) February 24, 2020

Tomorrow is my youngest son’s 15th birthday. When I asked him what he wanted he said to attend #KobeFarewell and say goodbye to his hero
So… we are going this morning. It’s going to be an emotional day.
Sending healing prayers to Vanessa and the family. pic.twitter.com/GVhffnK4Cv
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) February 24, 2020

Today is all about Kobe, Gianna, and the seven other lives that were lost that day. #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/aT5qowkBCs
— ESSENCE (@Essence) February 24, 2020

Outside of a gas station in the Valley. ❤️❤️❤️ #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/dZmYvMVgeu
— KINSEY SCHOFIELD (@kinseyschofield) February 24, 2020

Today is the memorial service for #KobeBryant in Los Angeles. RIP young man along with you daughter Gigi and the victims of that horrible accident. May God give your families peace and blessings moving forward.

Thank you for this message.#KobeFarewell #KobeBryant #KobeRIP pic.twitter.com/K0yXtAhbF0
— Wayne Dupree (@WayneDupreeShow) February 24, 2020

A lot of Kobe fans outside Staples Center in the Lower Merion No. 33 #KobeFarewell pic.twitter.com/SgihG1bhzT
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) February 24, 2020

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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