On the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, readers of The Times shared their memories of where they were when they heard the tragic news. Many expressed deep emotions, recalling the moment as one filled with disbelief and heartbreak. Various stories emerged, revealing how his passing affected their lives. From a car wash waiting room to a softball game, the shared experience of loss resonates powerfully. The article serves as a tribute to both Kobe and the lives he touched, reflecting on his post-basketball journey and the abruptness of the tragedy.
I was at a car wash in the waiting room and the breaking news came on... Kobe was just finding his after-basketball life. A terrible tragedy.
When later that day I got the news of Kobe, his daughter and the others' crash and death... I did hear a helicopter. Alas it was Kobe flying low.
I had a softball game... On my way home after the game I heard the bad news.
I was on the sixth hole... I sat in my car for the next 30 minutes tuning in any and all stations to try and understand what happened.
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