29/01/2020
Posted • The nine victims of yesterday’s horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA yesterday. May their memories be forever a blessing. Rest in Peace
Kobe Bryant, 41
Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna "Gigi" Bryant
Gianna's basketball teammate Alyssa Altobelli
Alyssa's father, John Altobelli, 56, the baseball coach at Orange Coast College.
Alyssa's mother, Keri Altobelli. (Family picture #3)
Christina Ma**er, a basketball coach at the nearby Harbor Day School, the Gigi Bryant attended.
Payton Chester, a middle-school student.
Sarah Chester, Payton's mother.
Ara Zobayan, the pilot.
They had been en route to the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, where coached his daughter and other teammates.
John Altobelli, also known as "Coach Alto", had been Orange Coast College's coach for the past 27 years, the college confirmed. “John meant so much to not only Orange Coast College, but to baseball," the school's athletic director, Jason Kehler, said. “He truly personified what it means to be a baseball coach. The passion that he put into the game, but more importantly his athletes, was second to none — he treated them like family." Jeff McNeil, an infielder for the New York Mets, paid tribute to Altobelli and called him "one of my favorite coaches I have ever played for and one of the main reasons I got a chance to play professional baseball." Matt Ma**er, the husband of **er, wrote on Facebook: "My kids and I are devastated. We lost our beautiful wife and mom today in a helicopter crash. Please respect our privacy. Thank you for all the well wishes they mean so much." Riley Chester, ‘s brother, also posted a tribute to his sister and his mother on Instagram. The photos included a photo Payton at a basketball game with Bryant. ❤️