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Originally Posted by stealthn
I am sorry for all loss of life, but I am a little surprised at the amount outpouring and coverage it's getting, I don't think Robin Williams had this much. Not that there's anything wrong with it, just surprised.
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The loss of Kobe et. al. has been unifying in a lot of ways. I'm finding that it has touched people across socioeconomic, gender, age, and geographical sectors.
I was talking to an on duty police officer last night. We could not have more different backgrounds, life stories, experiences, etc. I gave him some cookies to snack on and wished him a safe night. Out of the blue he looks at me and says "really sad about Kobe". I agreed, and we both started crying. I was talking to my 26 year old day shift manager, and we both are hurting. Kobe inspired young people because he was driven to be the best. Body Armor water was our "Kobe Bryant water". I admired how he was driven to be the best in the packaged drink business. And then he died being the best dad.