THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KABC) -- Memorials honoring Kobe Bryant continue to grow across Southern California.
At Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, a collection of flowers, candles and all things Kobe has taken root near the front entrance.
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Bryant, his daughter and seven other people were headed there when their helicopter went down.
Bryant was scheduled to coach in a tournament called the Mamba Cup, which featured boys' and girls' travel teams. When word of his death reached the sports academy, the games stopped and players took a knee.
Another memorial is growing right next to the basketball courts at Juan Batista de Anza Park. It's just a short distance from where Kobe's helicopter went down.
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Norma Buha held back tears, talking about how her sons looked up to Bryant as a role model.
"Kobe was a big part of their growth as children," Buha said. "His work ethic is what got them through hard times and...when they would moan about having a little practice (I'd say) 'Look at Kobe, he gets there before and he's practicing, and after the games he keeps shooting. Don't give up. Don't give up.'"