It has been a year since the tragic helicopter crash which took the lives of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant is honouring the memory of her late husband and daughter on the first anniversary of their deaths.
Just before midnight, Vanessa posted a loving photo to Instagram of Kobe and Gianna with giant smiles as they embraced along the sideline of a basketball court. “THE Best,” she simply captioned it, adding two heart emojis.
Check out the post below:
At this time last year, Vanessa’s life drastically changed when her loved ones tragically passed away; along with seven others, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Just days after their fatal accident, the mother of four shared a heartbreaking statement about her devastating loss.
“My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time,” she began her Instagram message at the time. “Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them.”
“We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe—the amazing father of our children,” she continued. “And my beautiful, sweet Gianna—a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri.”
Additionally, Vanessa honoured those who lost their lives in the same helicopter crash; which included Christina Mauser, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester and Ara Zobayan.
Since losing Kobe, her husband of 19 years, and their teenage daughter, Gianna, Vanessa has continued to keep their memory alive. Back in August, she posted a heartfelt tribute to the Lakers legend on what would’ve been his 42nd birthday.
In her post, Vanessa also admitted that she “always wanted to go first” so she wouldn’t ever have to feel this “heartache.”