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Obviously Kobe Bryant is the theme of the story as the world famous name. But anyone dying tragically is horrible. In another family two girls are left without parents. In another family, aside from losing his wife and ones child, a father is wondering how he raises three little kids by himself on a teacher’s salary.  

Fans who have never met Kobe Bryant are shocked. What about the family and friends of those who died in the crash? Imagine what three girl’s teammates are thinking. 

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These were families going to a travel sports tournament; most of us here have done the same, although perhaps not by helicopter.  There were times in our years of travel sports when I thought about the dangers, especially when we had to drive especially far or at strange hours.  Our area has had (non-famous) people killed on the way to their kids' tournaments.  I feel terrible for all these families.  Travel safe, everyone.

anotherparent posted:

These were families going to a travel sports tournament; most of us here have done the same, although perhaps not by helicopter.  There were times in our years of travel sports when I thought about the dangers, especially when we had to drive especially far or at strange hours.  Our area has had (non-famous) people killed on the way to their kids' tournaments.  I feel terrible for all these families.  Travel safe, everyone.

City and county police forces grounded their helicopters due to the fog. If you don’t know the area you can’t fly up the coast due to LAX air traffic. The helicopter had to fly around to the east, get clearance from Burbank and Van Nuys (private) air traffic control and proceed over mountains in blinding fog. One report said the pilot got disoriented and started flying in circles.

While the pilot was considered an expert and was given special clearance it turned out to be unwise and tragic. All to get to a pre high school travel game. Maintain perspective about your kids sports. 

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Just got a text from my son who is at the gym since his coach cut practice early in order to attend the Altobelli Memorial at Angel stadium this afternoon.  “EVERYBODY is here. Looks like everyone else cut practice early too.”  Our gym is a regular spot for about 5 or so local high schools, some of them nationally ranked. Apparently they all were touched by Coach Alto as well, how else do you explain a short day 5 days before the season starts?  There is a gaping hole in our community. 

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