With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today.
Husband Of Kobe Crash Victim Dedicates A Song To His Late Wife
Today marks three months since a helicopter crash took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others.
Among the lost was Mamba Academy coach Christina Mauser. Her husband, Matt Mauser, leads the Orange County band Tijuana Dogs. He also plays standards and had been scheduled to play a big band tribute to Frank Sinatra the night of the fatal crash.
In an interview with NBC4, Mauser said that social distancing has taken away his community of support.
“When you lose your mother of your children and your wife in an instant like that, it kind of puts things in perspective. And being alone has been really hard.”
Support for LAist comes from
“Broken pieces left on the ground… hmmmm, lost.”
Mauser encourages people also grieving in isolation to reach out to others in need. He says helping others is a way to help yourself.
His family is among two to file lawsuits last week against Island Express Helicopter, Inc. and its owner, Island Express Holding Corp., on the grounds that the companies were negligent and careless.
Vanessa Bryant filed a lawsuit in February against the helicopter company on the same day of the public memorial service for her husband and daughter at Staples Center.
READ MORE
- What We Know About The 9 People Who Died In The Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe (LAist)
- Huntington Beach unites to remember wife, mother and coach Christina Mauser (OC Register)
ASK FOR HELP
- Steinberg Institute website, links to mental health resources and care throughout California,
- Institute on Aging's 24/7 Friendship Line (especially for people who have disabilities or are over 60), 1-800-971-0016 or call 415-750-4138 to volunteer.
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, 24/7 Access Line 1-800-854-7771, links to COVID-19 information.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
- The Crisis Text Line, Text "HOME" (741-741) to reach a trained crisis counselor.
- California Psychological Association Find a Psychologist Locator>>
- Psychology Today guide to therapists>>
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
What do stairs have to do with California’s housing crisis? More than you might think, says this Culver City councilmember. -
Yes, it's controversial, but let me explain. -
Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care. -
The Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7 and went on to kill 12 people and destroy more than 6,800 homes and buildings. -
People moving to Los Angeles are regularly baffled by the region’s refrigerator-less apartments. They’ll soon be a thing of the past. -
Experts say students shouldn't readily forgo federal aid. But a California-only program may be a good alternative in some cases.
Best of LAist