It is comforting to know that Kobe and Gigi attended mass Sunday morning. The man had a strong faith. I think this is going to be a while to figure out and I would not count on anything happening until next week (he can not be buried on a Sunday). GOD BLESS all the families involved!
This is a weird dynamic. If it was just Kobe, i would all out, national TV funeral. Because Gigi also perished, this is more personal. Kobe, was a public figure. Gianna, did not belong to the public and Vanessa may not want to share that with the public. And I'm almost sure that she wouldn't want to do them separate.
Reporting there have been conversations because of the massive outpouring for Kobe. The memorial may take place at the coliseum or rose bowl.
not sure if those venues are big enough, but if they make the funeral public, Staples Center won't be enough.
i will be going for sure.
Maybe it should take the form of a championship celebration - something Kobe always enjoyed . Block off Figueroa, not for a procession, but for a street festival. Then speeches outside Staples. Have it on Sunday so more people can attend.
Reporting there have been conversations because of the massive outpouring for Kobe. The memorial may take place at the coliseum or rose bowl.
not sure if those venues are big enough, but if they make the funeral public, Staples Center won't be enough.
i will be going for sure.
Maybe it should take the form of a championship celebration - something Kobe always enjoyed . Block off Figueroa, not for a procession, but for a street festival. Then speeches outside Staples. Have it on Sunday so more people can attend.
That's a good idea. Like a New Orleans style second line funeral.
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loslakersss wrote:
LuciusAllen wrote:
mad55557777 wrote:
AD23 wrote:
Reporting there have been conversations because of the massive outpouring for Kobe. The memorial may take place at the coliseum or rose bowl.
not sure if those venues are big enough, but if they make the funeral public, Staples Center won't be enough.
i will be going for sure.
Maybe it should take the form of a championship celebration - something Kobe always enjoyed . Block off Figueroa, not for a procession, but for a street festival. Then speeches outside Staples. Have it on Sunday so more people can attend.
That's a good idea. Like a New Orleans style second line funeral.
It is comforting to know that Kobe and Gigi attended mass Sunday morning. The man had a strong faith. I think this is going to be a while to figure out and I would not count on anything happening until next week (he can not be buried on a Sunday). GOD BLESS all the families involved!
Ramona Shelbourne told a story about how after his 60 point performance, she asked him what he did. And he told her went to church, because he was thankful to be so blessed to have had this 20 year career and life he had. She said she knew he was religious but never heard him speak of it. _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi.
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New Orleans style second line funeral sounds fantastic... it's a tragic event. But the sooner people begin to celebrate the amazing life that he had and stop dwelling on the circumstances of his passing, the better off everyone will be (especially the family). _________________ "He may say it's not you, it's him.... but it's really you."
New Orleans style second line funeral sounds fantastic... it's a tragic event. But the sooner people begin to celebrate the amazing life that he had and stop dwelling on the circumstances of his passing, the better off everyone will be (especially the family).
I'm sort of at that stage now, where I'm able to watch clips and highlights and just reminisce some more rather then just mourn and dwell. Although it still has its moments. _________________ I miss you Kobe. I miss you Gigi.
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Kenny Smith Aston Martin Parody. This was a desperately needed laugh today. _________________ So glad we gave you your flowers while you were here, Kobe.
Since Vanessa is Catholic, I would imagine that Gianna's & Kobe's funeral will start at "Our Lady Queen of Angels" in Newport Beach and they will be laid to rest at either Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange or Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest.
The tributes on ESPN, Fox Sports, etc. were lovely. But I don’t want the MSM exploiting Kobe’s death for ratings. _________________ Lakers. Built different.
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Should be private, family only.
The tributes on ESPN, Fox Sports, etc. were lovely. But I don’t want the MSM exploiting Kobe’s death for ratings.
Yup and I hope fans keep their distance and give that poor family time and space to grieve. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him
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. Block off Figueroa, not for a procession, but for a street festival. Then speeches outside Staples. Have it on Sunday so more people can attend.
