As the first speaker at Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Celebration of Life memorial inside Staples Center, Vanessa delivered a two-part speech first honoring her 13-year-old daughter Gianna. It's difficult for anyone to speak on the death of a loved one, regardless of how much time has passed, but the ability to do it in front of some 20,000 people a month after losing your husband and daughter are unimaginable. The courage shown by Vanessa Bryant was unfathomable A private burial service was reportedly held for Kobe and Gianna near the family's Newport Coast home two weeks ago at the Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar. Monday's service served as more of a celebration than a funeral. A limited amount of tickets were made available for the general public for the memorial and all proceeds went to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. 2), along with the number of seasons (20) played in the NBA for the Lakers. The date itself (2/24/20) was symbolic of the jersey numbers worn by Kobe (No. Some of the best moments from Monday's tribute to Kobe and Gianna at Staples Center can be found by clicking on the video clip above. In addition to the moving speeches from some of the people who were closest to Kobe, those in attendance and those watching on television were treated to musical performances from the likes of Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera as well as number of video tributes ranging from Kobe's award-winning short film "Dear Basketball" as well as his speech from his jersey retirement ceremony. However, the most powerful speech of the day undoubtedly came from Bryant's wife, Vanessa, as she took the stage to honor the life of her daughter and her husband. A number of current and former NBA legends and celebrities attended the memorial service to celebrate the life of the nine lives lost.Īmong the speakers to take the stage at Staples Center were Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Rob Pelinka, current Lakers general manager and Kobe's former agent. A public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven victims who died in the tragic helicopter crash, was held on Monday at Staples Center.
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