Orange County Declares August 24 As Kobe Bryant Day

The world was left in shock after learning that Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna had passed away on January 26, 2020 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Over the years Kobe Bryant and his legacy made an impact on Los Angeles and Orange county where he lived for the most of his 20-year career.

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Per TMZ, on Tuesday the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to honor the star with a day dedicated to him.

“During his career, Kobe Bryant’s numbers on his jerseys were 8 and 24, therefore a fitting day to celebrate his legacy would be August 24,” the resolution declared.

Kobe has roots in Orange County and did a lot for the community, as well as his family living there. He was known as a Good Samaritan who was always helping people in need.

“Kobe Bryant was a basketball legend that inspired so many globally to pursue their dreams and taught us that hard work truly pays off,” the resolution added.

Officials also offered suggestions on how Kobe Day could be spent, “by engaging in community building, helping young people in need, encouraging aspiring youth to follow their dreams, and living by Bryant’s words: ‘The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they could be great in whatever they want to do.'”