Vanessa’s message saw her dedicate the first part to her late daughter, whom she described as “an amazingly sweet and gentle soul.”
She continued: “She was always thoughtful. Her smile was like sunshine. Her smile took up her entire face, like mine. Kobe always said she was me. She had my fire, my personality, and sarcasm. She was tender and loving, she had the best laugh. It was infectious. It was pure and genuine.”
The beauty then spoke about the late NBA legend, and teared up as she described their romance, which began when she was a teenager.
Vanessa added: “He was the most amazing husband. Kobe loved me more than I could ever express or put into words. He was the early bird and I was the night owl.
“I was fire and he was ice, and vice versa at times. We balanced each other out. He would do anything for me. I have no idea how I deserved a man that loved and wanted me more than Kobe. He was charismatic, a gentleman. He was loving, adoring and romantic. He was truly the romantic one in our relationship.”
