# @fotowill on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B71Jdf9A5D_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12838870-fotowill-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/4e85d2f2b7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2020-01-27T16:50:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Will Navarro (@fotowill) — https://gondola.cc/fotowill

## Caption

Yesterday was a day I can’t put into words. As I sat down and kept trying to write this message, deleting it, and re-writing it, the words just didn't come to me... so please bare with me. 
Kobe Bryant is my hero, for over 20+ years I witnesses his pursuit for success on and off the court. His drive and passion for everything he touched was my everyday outlook in my pursuit of my passion for photography! Bring the Mamba Mentality, bring the heart and drive you have and share it with others, to motivate them and spread the passion.
It was with a very heart to hear the news that my hero, was gone. I couldn’t bare the pain, didn’t want to believe the reality of what had just happened. As I sat at Staples Center last night covering the Grammy’s doing what I love to do, I looked over my shoulder and saw his #8 and #24 jerseys hanging over the stadium, I sat and told myself I’m doing this for Kobe! I'll do it for all my heroes, my mentors, my friends my family, and I thank you all who reached out to me with love and support! 
The pain hasn’t and will never subside as I will always think of you Kobe for the memories you’ve given me as a Lakers Legend, the amazing Artist you became, but most of all for being my FRIEND! May you and your daughter Gigi be at peace, I send my love to Vanessa and girls, and to the Altobelli family, and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.
THANK YOU KOBE, I WILL MISS YOU!
#ripkobe #mambamentality #forkobe #thankyoukobe #kobe #legend

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Will Navarro | @fotowill | https://gondola.cc/fotowill | Photographer |

## Tags

legend, mambamentality, 24, forkobe, thankyoukobe, kobe, ripkobe, 8

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