As most of us had heard by now, Kobe Bryant was one of the nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Inside the helicopter included his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. For me, the moment I woke up my social media was filled with this heart aching news. Kobe Bryant’s impact was felt as far as Japan, where he was the face of the American Red Cross campaign. The helicopter became well known as the LA Lakers great used to beat the LA traffic. The helicopter, a Sikorsky S-76, has a relatively safe record since 1977. Of course, this crash was a huge and devastating surprise for many. Minutes after the crash, hundreds stood outside the Staples Center mourning and grieving. The LA Mayor, Eric Garcetti, said in a news statement Sunday afternoon, “Kobe Bryant was a giant who inspired, amazed, and thrilled people everywhere with his incomparable skill on the court — and awed us with his intellect and humility as a 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.” May those lives who passed away during the crash rest in peace now. This devasting news brought me thinking. Most of us have never even sparked a conversation with Kobe Byrant, yet this accident has impacted many people tremendously. Now, what if the same thing happens to your best compatriot or your mother? Therefore, I hope those who heard about this news can take a moment to appreciate those around them and seriously thank them for the things they have done.
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