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Champion

The misty morning reaches for the mighty— the air, flummoxed, as they crash into the little-known darkness. Another life—taken, reaching for the mighty, clutched by the merciless fogs of death... He was a believer of dreams with impeccable ability, displayed in both physique and character— a heart of gold, a soul of brotherhood. He was a champion— a loyal friend— a loving leader— a determined fighter— —a father— to many, beyond his kin. Rest in peace, Kobe, and to all who have joined you, Tragically on the morning flight to the ether... for you flew to higher heights and made dreams into reality— spinning, leaping and spiraling, surpassing all disaster, surpassing life itself. -This poem "Champion" is dedicated to Kobe Bryant, and to all who have died in this morning’s flight, Rest in Peace -

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 9/20/2020 8:01:00 AM
Nice tribute for a great talent and humanitarian. While this accident should not have happened, the refs can't blow the whistle before the foul. They only watch and shake their heads in disbelief. Very sad that there were many people on board.
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Date: 1/27/2020 11:21:00 AM
Great tribute Laura, he was and is a champion on the court and in life and death, such a sad story that he did not write, such a waste, at least we and all of them have the memories, to keep comforting those who feel the loss greatest!
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Date: 1/27/2020 7:26:00 AM
I feel sad for the families and the community. Many young lives lost with still so much to give
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