It was a day of grief and celebration on Wednesday (February 5) asat her jersey retirement ceremony. The and seven of their friends on Sunday, January 26. Students at Harbor Day Middle School gathered together inside of the gymnasium for the ceremony that included balloons, flowers, and memories of the beloved teenager.
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Grieving mother Vanessa Bryant shared the event on her Instagram page. “” she penned in the caption to one of the videos. ” and amazing smile for 13 years. Wish it would’ve been until my last breath. Mommy loves you to the moon and back. Infinity plus 1. #2 #Mambacita #GigiBryant ❤️.”
In another post, Vanessa wrote, “My Gigi. I love you! I miss you. You’ve taught us all that no act of kindness is ever too small. Mommy is still and will ALWAYS be so proud of you mamacita. ❤️#2 ?.” so watch through the touching, emotional tribute to Gianna Bryant below.