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Rip, Kobe Bryant, and Daughter, Gigi

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a sad, tragic day frozen in mute disbelief extremely surreal Tribute: More than one of the greatest and influential basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant was a great human being, extremely humble, an intellectual sports icon. An American treasure who will be horribly missed. RIP, Kobe Bryant: 1978-2020 RIP, Gianna Marie Bryant: 2006-2020 *Deepest condolences to the entire Bryant family* Date: 01/26/2020

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Lu Loo

Date: 1/27/2020 8:54:00 AM

exactly true. We are so sad in our house. Thanks for recognizing such an amazing athlete and man. be blessed x:-)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/27/2020 12:26:00 PM

Yesterday, I was numb, today I'm feeling the sting of his loss. Sad how horrible misfortunes befall good people, Luloo:-(

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/27/2020 8:23:00 AM

Well penned tribute, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/27/2020 12:19:00 PM

Thank you, Line.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/27/2020 7:09:00 AM

I join you in your tribute, Edward--such a sad day! May they rest in peace!!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/27/2020 12:20:00 PM

Indeed, Vijay. May they rest in peace!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/26/2020 11:36:00 PM

Occasionally we are reminded of our temporality! Surreal and day after day becomes more real. So sad!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/27/2020 6:27:00 AM

So true, Kim. It feels much more real today:-(

Jessica Renee Dawson

Date: 1/26/2020 11:24:00 PM

Your senryu captures the shock of an untimely loss! Yes, truly, my deepest condolences to the entire Bryant family as well. I cannot imagine what they must be going through!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/27/2020 6:29:00 AM

No doubt they're going through hell right now, J.R. My thoughts and prayers are with them!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/26/2020 7:33:00 PM

Just saw it here on the B. B. C. NEWS, a terrible tragedy, may all those who died R. I. P. Lovely tribute Edward. Tom

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/26/2020 7:44:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. I echo your sentiments.

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/26/2020 5:46:00 PM

so sad this news is... he went to school not far from me... they have a gym named after him... his school has been on the news much of this evening...what a beautiful tribute senryu to him Edward... hugs and blessings...

Sandra Adams
Date: 1/28/2020 12:40:00 PM

You’re welcome my son and his best friend just reminded me that they played basketball against him and his school when they were in high school.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/26/2020 7:03:00 PM

Wow, talk about hitting close to home! Very sad news indeed. Thank you, Sandra.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/26/2020 5:04:00 PM

Phenomenal Seryu! And love your specifics in the tribute. Very much appreciated, Edward Panagiota xx

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/26/2020 5:17:00 PM

Thank you, Panagiota. Blessings.