Bruddah IZ
May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997
In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole
Lately, the "In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Guestbook" has been a difficult task to upkeep on a regular basis. As a result, e-Hawaii.com was generous enough to offer some space where the guestbook process is somewhat automated. I hope you enjoy the "new" look. My apologies for any inconvenience(s) this has caused.
Name: Bruce Bartone
Email: brucebartone@netscape.com
URL:
Date: 7/31/00
Time: 3:48:45 PM
Comments
A great talent lost far too soon, I an thankful for your efforts to preserve the integrity Iz brought to his life and those around him. May we all find him "somewhere over the rainbow". God bless.
Name: Tony Ford
Email: Tony21m@Hotmail.com
URL: http://www.angelfire.com/hi/Tony21m/index.html
Date: 7/30/00
Time: 4:47:49 PM
Comments
Iz Was one of my Favorite Hawaiian Singers, it was a great loss when he died. I lived in Hawaii for 8 years, and I loved His music, at one time I had all his CD's but as I came back to the mainland, they were lost and stolen. I plan to colect them again, as soon as I can. God Bless Brother Iz, for he was a really good and soothing singer. My Favorit song was "White Sandy Beach".
Name: Jim Bradley
Email: Jimbra@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 7/29/00
Time: 11:07:29 PM
Comments
What a Wonderful World,
Thankyou, Isreal for reminding me
Name: Scott and Rica DeMasi
Email: sdemasi@engr.sgi.com
URL:
Date: 7/28/00
Time: 8:55:41 AM
Comments
We were opened to IZ's music through our recent involvement with a halau here on the mainland. It is with great joy that we listen to his music, but great sadness that we will never know the joy of hearing him live. We take every opportunity to give the gift of his music to our friends and family, that they may share in our joy and admiration. Aloha.
Name: Ulysses Lopez
Email: TragedyBOX@aol.com
URL:
Date: 7/27/00
Time: 5:21:16 PM
Comments
I am but two days back from Maui, and i miss it like nothing else. On the plane back i must have listened to Facing Future 14 times. I had to fight back the tears when he sang somewhere over the rainbow. Now i find what i suspected all along. Iz died, and I'm sorry i never saw him perform. he will never be forgotten, and if you can see me Iz, know that you have a bruddah here in the mountains of Colorado. May God keep and bless you forever. Much love from Aspen, Ulysses
Name: Kawikabear Nik Kapono Morton
Email: kawika_kai@yahoo.com
URL: www.hawaiian reef.com
Date: 7/26/00
Time: 7:41:20 AM
Comments
The life and spirit of IZ will always live on through us. The Hawaiian people, we must stick together cuz i nevah no no one else. but da kin skippy as we call Kamakawiwo'ola will always have a place in my soul touched by ones music is the greatest feeling on earth. ALOHA & MAHALOS BRADD'AH UA MAU'KEA'O'KA INA IKA PONO
Name: christina rene leinaala kaaa
Email: christinarene@hotmail.com
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Date: 7/26/00
Time: 6:16:48 AM
Comments
he is truly missed even to this day. let's keep his memory alive by his music aloha
Name: Wally Bacio, II.
Email: Walaka@usa.net
URL: http://homepages.go.com/~walaka/walaka.html
Date: 7/25/00
Time: 7:05:50 PM
Comments
Bruddah IZ~ Although you never knew me, through listening to your music, commentary and jokes, I knew you. God blesses individuals with special and unique gifts and talents upon their births. Many people go through life wondering what their purpose on this earth is. You were a truly gifted soul and touched the hearts of not only the people of Hawaii, but also the world. I know that you were taken because your purpose in life was fulfilled. You left us with many great memories and great recordings. Recordings that we will share with future generations. We will miss you, but since this life on this earth is temporary, someday, we will all see you again. Your memory lives on in dis local.
Name: Donna Hoye
Email: kahuna@power-net.net
URL: www.excite.com
Date: 7/23/00
Time: 12:09:05 PM
Comments
May God bless Iz and his family. I am a hula teacher from Michigan and my daughter danced with my group. I lost her in October 1995. She's with Iz now making music and dance for God. Thankyou Jesus!
Name: Lea
Email:
URL:
Date: 7/19/00
Time: 1:23:32 PM
Comments
His music continues to inspire me everyday of my life. It gives me the strength and courage to be self-less and giving and more thoughtful of others. We will always be inspired by his talent, music, and endless aloha. Iz will definitely live forever through his music!!!
Name: Scott R Lipkin
Email: dvdpal@bellatlantic
URL: www.dvdspalace.com
Date: 7/17/00
Time: 12:27:38 PM
Comments
To a gentle giant . You will be surely be missed around the world. I came to Hawai'i 8 years ago and fell in love with iz way of life . I live in New york but my heart lives Hawai'i. I got married last year in Hawai'i in the back ground we played "n Dis Life". Your music has touch our lives and soul.
Thank you for entering my life and wish you and your family much love. Aloha, Lipkin family
Name: Luke Staker
Email: surf0nhigh@aol.com
URL:
Date: 7/17/00
Time: 9:15:11 AM
Comments
I have heard his music and learned about the man, and he will always fill a space in my heart.
Name: Jamie Marie Ululani Cruz Magsayo
Email: jmags77@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 7/16/00
Time: 8:41:42 PM
Comments
In this life and any life, he will always be a part of all whom his music has touched. I especially will miss "da Man and da Music". There can be no other like "IZ"....
Name: Dane Tantay
Email: snookmasta101@aol.com
URL:
Date: 7/16/00
Time: 7:22:48 AM
Comments
Though I left Hawai'i in Jan.97,my heart and soul are still in the islands, and my oldest son is residing in Waianae, My lifestyle when I was there was stictlly Hawaiian Style which included many nights jammin to Makaha Sons, and Brudah Iz. Even though it has been 3years, I have only found this opportunity to send my condolences to his ohana.Forever his memory will live through his music. Aloha hui hou.....Brudah Dane.
Name: Bryan Laird
Email: ewok@qwestinternet.net
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Date: 7/15/00
Time: 7:59:17 PM
Comments
I first heard his music from "Meet Joe Black" it saddens me much too learn that he passed before I ever heard of him. As they say , the good die young. Maybe if I live right, I'll meet him in the afterlife. I hope so.
Name: Justin Brown
Email: justintudulu@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 7/15/00
Time: 10:37:11 AM
Comments
Aloha,
Iz truely had a special gift of spreading his Aloha spirit I feel it every time I listen to his music. Wind beneath my wings/ He Hawai'i Au touches me every time I hear it, cause it talks about a man who has to leave his home Hawai'i, enenthough his soul and heart will always be in hawai'i and he could never turn his back on it, this is my exact position. I hope one day I can go home and study Hawaiian studies and help the Hawaiian people. Rest in peace Bruddah IZ you truely are the man!
Mahalos for hearin me out!
Name: ted farrant
Email: tfarrant@telusplanet.net
URL:
Date: 7/13/00
Time: 3:39:42 PM
Comments
Has given me manny hours of enjoyment.
Name: Andy Barlo
Email: elkeryan@aol.com
URL:
Date: 7/13/00
Time: 3:29:08 AM
Comments
Thanks for your contribution to Hawaiian music lovers. You will be missed for a long time to come. Aloha.
Name: Tim
Email: fishexpo@aol.com
URL:
Date: 7/12/00
Time: 8:25:33 PM
Comments
I bought my first disc of IZ on this month's trip to the Big Island. It's his concert disc. I haven't had music rip through me like this before. His positive message is something that goes overlooked way too often.
Name: Ipo
Email:
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Date: 7/12/00
Time: 10:09:20 AM
Comments
Braddah IZ was da Best Hawaiian singa in his time. Why do all da good ones got ta go?
Name: T. Quiamzon
Email: rontraq@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 7/11/00
Time: 9:54:50 PM
Comments
Bruddah IZ will always be remembered as a beautiful man with a loving heart. When my husband and I moved from Hawaii to Colorado in 1994, we brought along all of his cd's and played it where ever we went. People were always interested in who that was with the most beautiful voice that they have ever heard. We moved back home in 1997 to await the birth of our 1st daughter. On June 26, 1997 my husband and I were celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary, and we heard over the radio that Iz had passed away that morning. That day will always be in our minds and Iz will always be in our heart.
Name: Larry Hutchens
Email: hutchens2@excite.com
URL:
Date: 7/10/00
Time: 10:39:48 AM
Comments
Heard some of the music on NPR and was enchanted. Just ordered a CD on Amazaon.com... Any better sources?
Nice page.
Thanks.
Larry
Name: Guy St. Clair
Email: fourbyguy@ssn.com
URL:
Date: 7/10/00
Time: 9:49:03 AM
Comments
Words cannot express how his music effected life but I will try: I just returned from Kona Where my sister-in-law lives and she was playing a CD of Israel on the way from the airport the song was “Hawaii 78” and for the next to weeks all I listened to “Facing Future” & “E Ala E” CDs. God has tuely bless him with a gentle and soothing voice. Music like that can only come from the heart, it gives me a peace in my soul. I never knew him personally, but to listen to his music is to know him. He is truly my “bruddah Iz”. Through hes music I see the real pride of Hawaii and it’s people. Though he was a big man, I can’t help but think that it was his heart and soul that was so big that his body could no longer contain it. Through his music he will live forever. Thank you for giving me a new look on life and family and to slow down and enjoy life. God Bless Iz and his Family
Name: Johanna Rude
Email: kuuleialoha38@hotmail.com
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Date: 7/7/00
Time: 8:25:18 AM
Comments
He is has the biggest heart. I never had a chanc to see him in concert. But iv'e heard his music and Love him dearly!! I beleive he brought the us hawaiian people together through his music. He insipred me to never give up and to always keep going!!! For That I wanna say thank you to him. I LOVE U* BRUDDUH IZ He is the greatest Hawaiian singer ever!!!!
Name: Taryn Bazzano
Email: rbazzan1@midsouth.rr.com
URL:
Date: 7/1/00
Time: 8:16:39 PM
Comments
I have missed him greatly.