Kobe and Gianna Bryant were remembered during a touching memorial service at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday.

Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the event, was very emotional during his opening statement.

Vanessa Bryant delivered a beautiful eulogy about her late daughter and husband and the love they shared as a family.

A tearful Michael Jordan talked about how Kobe Bryant approached everything in his life with the same spirit and competitiveness that made him a great basketball player.

Shaquille O'Neal told a hilarious story about the day Bryant earned his respect while they were on the Lakers.

Christina Aguilera capped off the service with a stirring version of "Ave Maria"

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