Mourners gather at Kobe Bryant's home in Newport Beach, California

Julie Hermes went to church with the Bryants. "I got to know Kobe in the community, he was just a loving father," said Hermes. In nearby Huntington Beach, employees of Kobe's neighborhood cheesesteak spot John's Philly Grille remember him for his kindness and accessibility. A photo of the five-time NBA champion hangs on the wall next to the ...