Two years after the tragic deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant along with seven others in a helicopter crash in the Los Angeles area, a statue of the legendary NBA star and his daughter was placed early Thursday (Thursday) at the place where they lost their lives.
Superhero: Two years to the death of Kobe Bryant
The creator of the sculpture is artist Dan Medina from West Hills, who said he brought the 72-pound bronze sculpture with him at 4 a.m. to the crash site in the hills above Calabasas.
Bryant and 13-year-old Gianna were among the nine killed when the helicopter crashed northwest of Los Angeles on the foggy morning of January 26, 2020.
The statue at the crash site, Photo: AFP
Fans came to pay their respects, Photo: AP
The piece depicts the Lakers legend wrapping his arm around his daughter who holds the ball, they both wear basketball uniforms.
Medina added the names of all nine victims of the helicopter crash to the base of the statue.
It includes the words, "Heroes come and go, but legends remain forever."
Since placing the statue at the crash site, fans have left pictures, flowers and letters next to it.
It's been two years ... RIP Kobe & Gigi 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/fPoAtZGGV0
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