Rip Kobe Bryant

[Daperfectstorm]

In my life time Kobe was the closest to Jordan just an incredible player such a sad unexpected day

 

[Memnon]

If you know the backstory, you know how sad this particular post really is.

Kobe was one of the people that saved Lamar's life & got him help when he was struggling with drug addiction.

 

[Go Canes!!]

Riley in Kobe:

 

[OptimusCreampie]

I don't know why but when I heard Gigi was on the copter I took that more hard than Kobe. RIP Kobe and Gigi. Also the other 3 that died on the copter

I was driving and they confirmed it on the radio. It’s just terrible when anything bad happens to children. I can’t imagine the last moments that were shared between Kobe and his daughter

 

[nystateofmind]

“L.A. weather was extremely foggy Sunday morning, and law enforcement sources tell us even LAPD air support was grounded because of it. Flight tracker data shows Kobe's chopper appeared to first encounter weather issues as it was above the L.A. Zoo. It circled that area at least 6 times at a very low altitude -- around 875 feet -- perhaps waiting for the fog to clear.

We know the pilot contacted the control tower at Burbank Airport around 9:30 AM PT, and the tower was aware the pilot had been circling for about 15 minutes. The pilot eventually headed north along the 118 freeway before turning to the west, and started following above the 101 freeway around Woodland Hills, CA.

At around 9:40 AM they encounter more weather -- as in seriously heavy fog -- and the chopper turned south. This was critical, because they turned toward a mountainous area. The pilot suddenly and rapidly climbed from about 1200 feet up to 2000 feet.

However, moments later -- around 9:45 AM -- they flew into a mountain at 1700 feet. Flight tracker data shows they were flying at about 161 knots.”

 

[The Franchise]

Not to be crude at this time of devastating news for the world, but I wonder if all my Kobe sneaks will appreciate in value now. I got some Grinches in a size 11 if anyone’s feeling extra sentimental.

 

[htownkidd]

I'm absolutely sick man and have been since this morning.. I am 28 years old, Kobe was MY guy... THE guy for me and my peers throughout my childhood. RIP to him, his daughter and the other victims and God bless his family. Speechless, still.

 

[jkaz1]

Have to admit, when I saw the title of the thread I thought it was just a weird joke or something.

Didn't remotely hit me that it could be true.

Too young.

 

[CaneSince4Ever]

If you know the backstory, you know how sad this particular post really is.

Kobe was one of the people that saved Lamar's life & got him help when he was struggling with drug addiction.

Lamar was a beast in LA.

 

[motorcitycane]

Man RIP KOBE Bryant and everyone on that plane dawg.

I wish everybody’s families the best.

 

[Yyy]

I knew this news was real as soon as I saw the thread.

If it had been fake news, nystateofmind would have been the OP.

 

[Cognizantphotos]

“L.A. weather was extremely foggy Sunday morning, and law enforcement sources tell us even LAPD air support was grounded because of it. Flight tracker data shows Kobe's chopper appeared to first encounter weather issues as it was above the L.A. Zoo. It circled that area at least 6 times at a very low altitude -- around 875 feet -- perhaps waiting for the fog to clear.

We know the pilot contacted the control tower at Burbank Airport around 9:30 AM PT, and the tower was aware the pilot had been circling for about 15 minutes. The pilot eventually headed north along the 118 freeway before turning to the west, and started following above the 101 freeway around Woodland Hills, CA.

At around 9:40 AM they encounter more weather -- as in seriously heavy fog -- and the chopper turned south. This was critical, because they turned toward a mountainous area. The pilot suddenly and rapidly climbed from about 1200 feet up to 2000 feet.

However, moments later -- around 9:45 AM -- they flew into a mountain at 1700 feet. Flight tracker data shows they were flying at about 161 knots.”

Way too ******* fast.

 

[Poptimus]

“L.A. weather was extremely foggy Sunday morning, and law enforcement sources tell us even LAPD air support was grounded because of it. Flight tracker data shows Kobe's chopper appeared to first encounter weather issues as it was above the L.A. Zoo. It circled that area at least 6 times at a very low altitude -- around 875 feet -- perhaps waiting for the fog to clear.

We know the pilot contacted the control tower at Burbank Airport around 9:30 AM PT, and the tower was aware the pilot had been circling for about 15 minutes. The pilot eventually headed north along the 118 freeway before turning to the west, and started following above the 101 freeway around Woodland Hills, CA.

At around 9:40 AM they encounter more weather -- as in seriously heavy fog -- and the chopper turned south. This was critical, because they turned toward a mountainous area. The pilot suddenly and rapidly climbed from about 1200 feet up to 2000 feet.

However, moments later -- around 9:45 AM -- they flew into a mountain at 1700 feet. Flight tracker data shows they were flying at about 161 knots.”

It sounds extremely negligent that a pilot took off in weather so foggy that LAPD air support was grounded.

 

[Hoyacane1620]

 

[Miami[]_[]Smoke]

I really don’t care at all about kobe when you’re talking about 13 year olds dying...nothing worse than that

 

[Hoyacane1620]

 

[Problem2]

Couldn’t imagine watching my kids in fear knowing there is nothing I can do. I pray for the families of everyone lost

Just hope it was quick and painless man. **** is sad thinking what their last moments probably were

 

[Hoyacane1620]

 

[Pentagon Cane]

It sounds extremely negligent that a pilot took off in weather so foggy that LAPD air support was grounded.

That was my first thought when I saw the crash sight. NTSB will figure this out fairly quickly. The S-76 is a fine machine, but I will reserve judgment on pilot error.

 

[gatorsSUCK!]