I love that at the beginning he named all who passed away in the crash

Never seen Jimmy cry before but you can tell Kobe was a friend to him. Jimmy could barely get through he's monologue even making jokes here and there didn't help the tears coming in.

Thank you jimmy Kimmel for mentioned “all”” people who died in the accident....very appreciate it.

everytime his voice broke, my heart shattered a little bit more

you can hear the pain

Jimmy is a very genuine, gentle, loving soul, underneath the goofy comic.

Kobe Bryant really was a true friend to Jimmy Kimmel. He was on his show 15 times, and I could tell how close they were after that. It's heartbreaking to see how much he is suffering up there, but he was able to overcome it and remember and celebrate Kobe like he wants to.

4:26 Michael Phelps came to honor Kobe. He’s a swimmer. Shows how Kobe left an impact on people from all sports not just basketball.🙏❤️

Today 7 months later, i can still feel the same pain. So heavy in the heart.

"Everywhere I go, I see his face." Peter Parker quote. I feel that with Kobe now, it's just sad.

You can tell he cried all night before this

All the players wearing glasses for the same reason I’m hiding in my room watching this

I love how all the current nba stars are wearing sunglasses so no one sees them crying

Jimmy nailed it. Nicely done, sir.

How can you dislike this video bro

Philippines love Kobe, he made us pick a basketball aside from mike. Our childhood hero. I don't know how he made a great impact in our lives.

I couldn't avoid to cry with this Jimmy emotional speech, which expresses how important Kobe was for basketball, his family, and even friends. Some genius should never die but, this is life, so thank you Jimmy for mentioning those people who died also in the accident with Kobe.

he’s voice is shaking so much 💔 breaks my heart R.I.P

Jimmy is a class act , very heartfelt and outspoken speech. You can see AND hear the pain in his face and voice .

Fly high KoBe 🕊

This was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. 💔

Who couldve ever imagined that we would say "I'm watching Kobe's memories during the Covid19 Crisis" Wow

this is the first time im going through and listening to all the speeches.. i couldn't before... but i will now...RIP to all the families affected. KOBE and GIANNA❤

Jimmy as a host trying his best to hold it together as a fan and a friend at such a public event of grieving. For all who were lost, you can feel his hurt as a mourner, and trying his best to do kobe and his family proud. Everyone is used to seeing him crack a joke, and God bless him he still somehow managed it. I love this dude.

The most important thing is that Jimmy called all the victims, not only Kobe and his daughter - it is a great act of respect.

The dislikes are from the tears in peoples eyes causing them to hit the dislike button.

I love how someone shouted something and a Kobe chant rang out. ❤ Kobe Gigi and the others who passed away. 🙏

Man, that is so cool that EVERYONE greeted everyone around them.

"All we can do is be grateful for the time we had with them and for the time we have left with each other."

Nearly a year later, I still tear up at Jimmy's speech. It must have been so painful to Jimmy and the rest of Koby's friends and family when he died. 😥

I’m still listening to this, it’s so respectful

I love that Jimmy Kimmel is not scared to cry/show emotions for anyone to see.😥They couldn't have picked a better person to open & host this celebration of these 9 beautiful lives lost too soon. Love & Prayers to Ms. Vanessa, their beautiful daughters & all affected by this tragedy. ❤️🥰💙🙏🏻💜

Never seen Jimmy this emotional 💔

How does this have 27 dislikes, y’all don’t have hearts

Thank you for the speech Jimmy. I am touched by every single word you have uttered. When I come to Los Angeles, I will be ready to do my tribute to every single spot that honors KB 8/24.

This made me cry 😢

Kobe may have died but his legacy will live on in our hearts and lives forever

2:53 Bill Russell be like : "Did he just mentioned my name? "

I am so proud that Jimmy was able to do this and I am so happy that even though Kobe isn’t with us anymore I am so glad that we got the many great years with him that we did and Kobe will be missed but he would want us to stay strong Fly high Kobe🕊❤️

The Philippines thanks for mentioning that love you Kobe from 🇵🇭

It's October, and I'm still here thinking about Kobe 🐐🙌, like if you're do the same

I remember the day. I cried at work. I went home early, I didn’t believe it. I love you Kobe. Thank you for the hard work ethic. I’ll always work as much as I can.

Most people wore shades to hide their tears..

It still hit deep hard in my heart even months after....Man😭

That Kobe chant always gives me chills the man was a legend loved by many still can’t believe it’s been three yrs since he left us RIP the mamba and all who lost their lives

3:01 “I knew he would come to us eventually” 😂😂 Thanks Jimmy, for trying to make us laugh in a sad time

This was a great speech from Jimmy. The way he held himself together but allowed himself to feel his emotions just made me cry. Genuine love & amazing way to lighten everyone up.

I come and watch this every few weeks still... and everytime it still hits me fresh that this is the sad reality and that it happened. Its truly unbelievable and it's just not right..

It’s been 1 year and I’m still as devastated as I was on this date last year. We love you and miss you Kobe! R.I.P Kobe and Gigi.

To whoever’s reading this I hope you are ok and having a good day 🙏

2:53 bill russell looked like he had no idea he wore kobe’s jersey at yesterday game 🤣🤣

The last part is amazing Saluute to all of youu guys ❤❤

Man Jimmy kept it together like a pro.

Still feels like yesterday when Kobe used to drop the detailed analysis on ESPN+ of the young players in the league. Not a day goes by where i dont think of him. In a way, he gave us a sense of purpose. Every time i feel like giving up, my inner voice says this isnt what Kobe would want and i immediately gather everything in my will and power to face whatever is in front of me. He made me better.

Damn messed up to think that like 2 weeks later life would truly never be the same for us (covid-19) this year has truly sucked

Damn jimmy struggling you can tell he trying not to cry hope he doing well and rip to Kobe and gigi

REST IN PEACE LEGEND !!! WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU... 🔥🔥 LEGENDS ARE FOREVER

Just when I was getting over this emotion. This video hit hard 😔😢

Goodbye Kobe u were an inspiration in my life.U really made me get into basketball and others to thank u hope u have a good time in heaven and Mamba out..

Man...you can feel that Jimmy is hurt....

when i want to cry i come back to this

RIP Sir Tons of Love & respect from India. 🙏

The pain in his voice.😭😭😭😭😭

Man Jimmy 😢

I loved the Sign of Peace

Perfect. Just perfect. Beautifully written too.

He was just genuinely showing his feelings. He had me crying immediately.

We love you Kobe and Gianna. Rest in perfect peace

Jimmy Kimmel was so heartbroken during that time. You can feel the emotion that he was feeling. I was crying my eyes out the whole time I was watching the Memorial. R.I.P Kobe, his daughter Gigi and the 7 others who lost their lives on that Helicopter Crash on the morning of January 26th 2020. God bless all their souls ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Each heart represents the victims lost on that day

U can hear tears in the man's voice,it was so seamless and effortless.

To this day I just can't get over what happened. I love you Kobe

I've jested to my husb that I love Jimmy K. Bec he has much compassion for others. He was a great pick for this celebration. His love for Kobe & his family is evident. I'm so sorry Kobe & his dgt are gone.🌷

May Kobe Bryant's and Gianna Bryant's souls Rest In Eternal Peace

I’ve never seen jimmy so emotional 😭

it still surprise me to this day at some of the celebrity reactions. Kobe has always been know as a lone wolf that is brilliant but drives people away, it's surprising to see just how many people he touched. Jordan's speech was especially shocking, I don't think anybody really knew how close they were until now.

Nice job Jimmy. Much respect for your kind words.

Man he broke down. It shows the difference btw person who is in and out. God Bless the family who has lost their precious life's. This is such a tragic event and no one can be cross and Go as it has happened. Stay strong Jimmy. Your compassion towards that Man is seen.

A genuine friend you can tell how are it is for him to speak.

One of the only people who recognised the others who died. Thats why i love jimmy, most people forget about the others who died and they were just as important as kobe

I just love Jimmy Kimmel he's so adorable and positive

I can't believe it's been over a year. I still can't really accept Kobe's gone

missed you kobe....from philippines

God bless you man and all of you and your family RIP KOBE

I know I'm being naive by saying this but I couldn't imagine Kobe dying... He seemed indestructible seeing how tall he was, how great as a person he was and having so much dignity, strength, courage, inspiring the next generation and I could go on. I am not a basketball fan but I truly liked Kobe. May he Rest in Power like Chadwick Boseman... Mamba out and Wakanda Forever!

Jimmy is the best in such situations...genuinely emotional and cracking a slight joke at the right moment, before going back again to the emotional words...He did the same when Don Rickles died...good guy

i never met kobe but i could tell that he was a good man....people loved him...Rest in power legend

Man, when the arena started chanting Ko-be... I lost it. God bless everyone who lost their lives that day.

Jimmy was amazing raw emotion we love you Jimmy

Feels like just yesterday we lost one of the greatest of all time, not just in basketball, but in life.

Still makes me cry.😇🙏

Love and bless ❣️ from india 😣😣

I don’t understand why Nobody mentioned the pain of Kobe Bryant parent’s pain, with the loss of their child. 🙏🙏RIP.

You can hear the pain in his voice. This is a whole different side of Jimmy that I’ve never seen..

We should be thankful for the time we had with people we love and the time we are left with to be with them... be greatful to life..!!

Kobe bryant and gigi will never evr forgotten ilove them and missed them so much .. thier family the lakers team and their friends the fans they make me feel that they still alive. Who will forget bryant his legacy love kindness and one of d best atlhetes in d world . You and gigi are missed

💜💛😭💔💔 Philadelphia

lovely stuff

you can feel the sadness and breaking in his voice😔😞

still get the chills from the end

When he said Boston everyone wanted to laugh but they tried their hardest not to