Fans all over the world are grieving the tragic loss, as are the families of the victims.
The deaths of Kobe and Gianna have left a hole in the lives of the Bryant family.
Kobe left behind a widow,Vanessa, andthree daughters: Natalia, Bianka, and Capri.
Also surviving him arehis parents, Pam and Joe, and his sisters, Sharia Washington and Shaya Tabb.
Sharia and Shaya recently broke their silence on the tragic loss of their brother.
Our lives are forever changed.
Thank you for your prayers, the numerous calls, texts, emails and cards."
They were reportedly trying to patch things up with Kobe at the time of his death.
But this is all up to Vanessa and Lord knows what she is going through."
A few days before Sharia and Shaya released the statement, Sharia posted her owntribute to her brotheronFacebook.
On January 27, she posted a college of 10 images.
The photos showed the Bryant family, including Kobe and Gianna.
There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now.
I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved.
We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives.
I wish they were here with us forever.
They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon."
Our love for them is endless and that’s to say, immeasurable.
I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them.
Have them here with us, forever."
