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Dear Friends,

What a sad day yesterday as we learned about the tragic helicopter accident involving Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven other people.

Kobe’s death was mourned by the world, including with stoppages of play during NBA games yesterday, and he was honored at the GRAMMY awards.

One can’t help but think deeply in the face of such sudd…