To honor the memory of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, the City Hall and the LAX pylons will stay illuminated for the rest of the week.
Bryant, who played for the Lakers for 20 years, was a major presence in the city. For two decades, he was among those who shaped the city's culture for what it is now. And what it will eventually become.
More than a beloved basketball icon known all over the world, Bryant was respected by the locals. He was simply known as a father, a husband, and a hardworking professional.
City Hall and the LAX pylons will stay illuminated in purple and gold for the rest of the week.
Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/IPsuyS25fW
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 28, 2020
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti described Bryant as “giant” who inspired the city of Los Angeles with his intellect and dedication for the game. Outside the basketball court, Garcetti said that Bryant “awed us with his intellect and humility as father, husband, creative genius and ambassador for the game he loved.”
“He will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles, and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes,” Garcetti said, per Kelly McCarthy of ABC News. “This is a moment that leaves us struggling to find words that express the magnitude of shock and sorrow we are all feeling right now, and I am keeping Kobe's entire family in my prayers at this time of unimaginable grief.”
Bryant and her 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among those who perished on Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The other seven victims are John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Ara Zobayan, Sarah and Payton Chester, and Christina Mauser.
Follow Us
Subscribe