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: David Rivera
Email: kawikar@juno.com
URL:
Date: 2/28/01
Time: 6:24:27 PM
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Bruddah Iz the hawaiian supaman, no other hawaiian like you.I`m glad to know you & bruddah Skippy from faith, hope & charity in Nanakuli.Got all the music from start to end,awesome. Have a lots of video`s, the best one was when you was singing kaleohano & Moon, John & Jerome came out & started singing with you, talk about chicken skin.When you went down Milolii & played music for the hawaiian`s down ther.Your music is jamming here in Wichita Kansas & spreading the aloha spirit.You will always be the icon of hawaiian music.
Condolence to Marlene & Kawehi, Moon & Lydia & to the rest of the family.
God bless & Aloha Dave Rivera
Name: Jon Maddron
Email: SlothmanDaDragon@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/28/01
Time: 1:09:41 PM
Comments
Every time I listen to the voice of "Bruddah IZ", I feel blessed to have his words and his music echo in my mind. Though we all feel the pain of loss, some more than others, we must be happy for our Bruddah, for he is in a far better place now. He may be gone, but I believe that one day, we all will be together in some other place. And we will all sing with our Bruddah, no worries brah. Until that day, I, all of us can keep Israel in our hearts. The music he gave the world is a reminder of how great a man he truly was. Mahalo, Bruddah Iz. We see you soon.
Aloha, Jon
Name: Gary Bykonen
Email: garybykonen@earthlink.net
URL:
Date: 2/27/01
Time: 8:16:07 PM
Comments
I have just heard his music for the first time a few weeks ago (2/1/01) and felt a real loss that his music has died. I found that it touches my soul and make it smile. Thank you IZ. Thank you
Name: Tom Bracken
Email: tombracken@usa.net
URL: http://members.aol.com/~tombracken
Date: 2/27/01
Time: 4:46:19 AM
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Saw the Brudda for the last time when he came to the 4 Queens in Las Vegas in 95?. He was such an impressive spirit and his playing was so memorable. My wife and I met in Hawaii in 1984 and fell in love to the songs of the Makaha Sons and of course we went to all their concerts and saw them at all the ho'olaulea's and KCCN concerts = IZ was always there with his ukulele almost completely covered by his hands = he will be with us forever. We can only look forward to hearing him play up there -- cause I am sure he is doing just that right now. Our last trip to Hawaii was in June of 1997. He passed the day we departed and somehow we felt partly responsible for leaving the land that we and he loved so much.... Tom Bracken Now living in State College, PA 814-278-2021
Name: Kizzy Bear
Email: kizzybear2@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/26/01
Time: 8:08:04 PM
Comments
I have enjoyed this artist's music as well as I have enjoyed Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, Merle Haggard, and Garth Brooks. I only wish his health had allowed him to entertain as many years as they have. He has blessed my Arkansas heart. "In Dis Life" I wept the first three times I heard it. This song will probably be played at my next wedding (whenever that is). I am so proud that AOL featured him on their welcome page so I could "find" him. Aloha..
Name: Katie MIke
Email: Cypeherkyll@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/26/01
Time: 4:44:18 PM
Comments
I just found out about this amazing musician today. I signed online and saw a link reading "Listen to the musical Legend" and I decided to check it out. I am so happy I did. This man was amazing. Right now I'm listening to his version of wind beneath my wings, and its moved me to tears. I will definitly spread the word. Rest in Peace Israel.
Name: M. Wilson
Email: marmaduk99@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/25/01
Time: 5:25:53 PM
Comments
Which of the albums has "over the rainbow" Enjoyed hearing the music and would like to purchase. I live on the mainland in the south where jazz music wa born. Marmaduk99@aol.com M. Wilson
Name: Jody Sandobal
Email: Popokea@webtv.net
URL:
Date: 2/25/01
Time: 8:22:59 AM
Comments
aloha, My husband Rodney and I having left the Island in 1968.and raising a family. and really not much connections w/the islands.Music wise that is.We never learned Of IZ. until early 2/01.and enjoying his music has been a blessing.upon askng about us visiting the island and going to one of his concerts.did we learn about his passing on some years ago.really hit us hard.what a loss to the people of Hawaii and all of the world this most beautiful singing.we now have 4 of his albums and plan to collect all.When looking at his album collection it is a lose to us to have so few songs when we could have had so many more.had his life been much longer. Much love to his family and many friends... Mahalo, Jody
Name: Richard Decker
Email: irad1984@hawaii.rr.com
URL:
Date: 2/24/01
Time: 6:12:42 PM
Comments
Hello, I am new to Hawaii and wasn't getting into the island culture. I saw a story on TV about Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Then I heard some of his songs on the radio. I am now starting to appriate the Hawaiian music.
I did not know that he has past away. That is very sad to hear. The world has lost a treasure.
Name: Lani
Email: lanit@ev1.net
URL:
Date: 2/24/01
Time: 3:55:45 PM
Comments
Just discovered his music in Texas....love it!
Name: Myron Wood
Email: Kainoa88
URL: Hotmail.com
Date: 2/24/01
Time: 10:48:17 AM
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Israel Kamakawiwo'le... Sunday mornings in my house have always consisted of eggs, rice, bacon, kimchee, poi, pancakes and music. Maybe sometimes it was just rice and eggs, but their was always music and family. Since I was little it has been like Gabby and Hui Ohana, Melvine, Three Scoops, Sunday Manoa, Makaha Sons, Hapa, Ledwaard, Sonny, Alfred, The Kahumoku Bros, Rev. Kamakahi, The Beamer Bros., Kuo and Iz. There are many more to mention but thats not important. I would always want Iz and Gabby. After kou-kou, I would get my guitar and try to be "...my cousin Mel Amina...". Smiles every time I tell you!!! Thanks and Aloha to all the Kamakawiwo'ole ohana. P.S. I don't have much money, and sometimes I cannot have da poi or da bacon or da kimchee or da pancakes or da eggs or even da rice, but I always have da Iz and am all the more richer for it.
Name: Dennis Coleman
Email: Spiritmix@juno.com
URL:
Date: 2/24/01
Time: 4:46:03 AM
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I have just been introduced to Israel's music. I learned of him after watching Finding Forrester. It is my loss for not having experienced his music sooner. His sound is very good and allows me to diversify my collection. I am sorry to hear Israel is no longer with us.
Name: kevin koenig
Email: kevingk@earthlink.net
URL:
Date: 2/23/01
Time: 9:34:53 AM
Comments
I heard Israel's music on the radio in Los Angeles where I live and immediately fell in love with it. I've since bought and listened to a number of the CDs. It's been over three years since his passing, but I'd like to send condolences to the family and friends.
Name: Jay
Email: jjgq75@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/22/01
Time: 4:26:00 PM
Comments
His angelic voice and haunting chants will forever live in our hearts. Mahalo IZ for all your worderful gifts of song. I don't believe you are really gone. Your spirit can be found in everything beautiful arounds us. You are the definition of Living ALOHA. May God bless your family, friends and, fans. And may future artist follow in your footsteps. Once again, Mahalo Nui Loa Bruddah.
Name: Eliza
Email: wyndone@nehalemtel.net
URL:
Date: 2/22/01
Time: 12:17:31 PM
Comments
Despite living in Hawaii for many years and loving its music, I had not heard of Israel until I caught a strain of "Over the Rainbow" in a TV add for "Finding Forrester." It was so enchanting I had to hunt it down and was amazed and very pleased to open a door to a treasure trove of wondrouse Hawaiian music. I suggest you update your website to include more recent events, including the use of his song in the movie.
Name: Patricia Byrd
Email: pbyrd@peoplepc.com
URL:
Date: 2/22/01
Time: 7:47:05 AM
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I discovered Iz's Music in 1997, after his death, and have been obssessed by it ever since. I have his solo albums and play them in my car and on the computer every day. He had such a sweet voice and represents everything hawaiian that I love so much.
Will be back on the Big Island soon.
Pat
Name: Chris Lai
Email: clai@pc.jaring.my
URL:
Date: 2/22/01
Time: 6:14:47 AM
Comments
MAHALO braddah IZ
Name: christian fa'uhiva
Email: ulua31@
URL: alaisea@
Date: 2/21/01
Time: 8:23:20 PM
Comments
can you please do me a favor and show me brudda israels corpse in his coffin please I wanted to go to his funeral but had no time sorry last minute kine time please!!!!!
Name: Jim and Bobbie Harpster
Email: jharpste@concentric.net
URL:
Date: 2/20/01
Time: 6:21:59 PM
Comments
Senior citizens from Colorado, my wife and I were blessed - truly blessed - to have seen and heard Bro' Iz and the Niihau Sons of Makaha many times during our stay in Hawaii some 10 years ago. His voice, his music, his deep love of his islands came to personify Hawaii for these 70-year- olds, and even now, years after his untimely passing, when we think of those wonderful islands, we think of this gentle, talented, gracious, gifted son of Niihau. Iz lives, and we are all the better for his wonderful gifts. Thank you, dear brother.
Name: Rhett Burch
Email: Rhett81@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 2/20/01
Time: 2:00:49 PM
Comments
I just wanted to say that when I heard Iz play music and sing with his beautiful voice and his music moved, as I am sure it has to thousands of others.. We love you always bruddah Iz
Name: KeAlii
Email: black_lion@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 2/20/01
Time: 2:59:22 AM
Comments
The feeling I get while I am home in Hawaii, is replicated in the music that Bruddah IZ sings while I am away. I am feeling that he actually made the meaning of Hawaiian real and not just a nationality. Bruddah IZ is love. He is Hawaiian.
Name: Lark
Email: Benatodd@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/18/01
Time: 5:16:28 PM
Comments
Recently, I started listening to Iz's music; as a matter of background, I am a midwestern, elderly individual, but I find his music and his message very inspirational.
Mahalo, Iz Kamakawiwo'ole, Mahalo.
Name: Steve Ford
Email: scford@lava.net
URL:
Date: 2/18/01
Time: 11:12:42 AM
Comments
Your voice is that of an angel, gentle at times and powerful at times, but always sung from the heart. You had the gift of being able to touch the souls of people with your music, including mine. I'm sorry your time on this earth was so short. I guess God wanted to hear you wonderful voice in person.
Name: Jody Kamisato
Email: jkamisat@hawaii.edu
URL:
Date: 2/17/01
Time: 7:03:01 PM
Comments
Bruddah IZ has been a prominent figure and role model for many of Hawaii's kids. Although he will be greatly missed, IZ will always be in are hearts and will continue to live on through the power of his music... Jody Kamisato ('Ukulele Instructor)
Name: Patrick
Email: sell4less2002@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 2/17/01
Time: 4:38:18 PM
Comments
I really Loved Iz's music I live in America and it touched me I am sorry he had to die
Name: Allison Kay
Email: allikay@mac.com
URL:
Date: 2/17/01
Time: 4:48:35 AM
Comments
My husband and I were in Hawaii in March of 2000. We stayed on the island of Kauai, where during a helicopter tour we heard IZ's songs. It was wonderful. We now have 3 of his CD's and I love all of them.
Name: Teri Lee
Email: terianl@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 2/16/01
Time: 11:29:02 AM
Comments
You will always live on through your sweet music. Everyone visiting my home from the mainland leaves with your CD's and thus your music is shared throughout the USA! Some people have called me to ask me to send them your CD's. Almost each day I start out with your sweet voice and meaningful songs, I feel complete. You will never ever die! Often I go down to Waianae and sit where you are, and I feel your spirit is there. I pray continously for your family, loved ones and friends.
Name: Steve Ford
Email: scford@lava.net
URL:
Date: 2/16/01
Time: 10:17:00 AM
Comments
Mr.Kamakawiwo'ole, I just want to tell you that your voice is that of an angel, and you have touched my soul and the souls of many others with your beautiful music. I am sorry that you were not on this earth for any longer than you were, but I guess God wanted to hear you sing in person.
Name: Jane F.K.Holt
Email: he_hawaii_au_99@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 2/15/01
Time: 3:27:39 PM
Comments
New Year's Eve will never be the same without you. Every Oreo I eat, now that I finally get some, taste ono because I've known you. You are always in my heart and soul. You punk. love always fenlee
Name: peter may
Email: pvmay3@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/15/01
Time: 9:57:31 AM
Comments
i come late to bruddah iz and his music. but tiz true his music iz forevah and he is smiling down from behind a rainbow. peace and love brddah petah lost tribe of africa
Name: Jason Couchman
Email: jcouchman@mindspring.com
URL: www.exampilot.com
Date: 2/14/01
Time: 8:23:47 AM
Comments
Thank you for your wonderful music
Name: Rev. Jesse and Janis Stephens
Email: jesse58@earthlink.net
URL:
Date: 2/13/01
Time: 9:46:37 PM
Comments
While in Hawaii on vacation my wife and i purchased one of Israel's tapes and we were blessed so we bought more and learned a little about his life. He's singing for the Lord now with his sweet voice. Very often at my house here in the mainland, Washington state we play his songs and they seem to cleans the soul of everyday cares. God bless you all and always trust in him and his word. We'll all see Iz again someday. Your friend Jesse
Name: Mike Insogna
Email: Toad647@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/13/01
Time: 5:16:48 PM
Comments
I just found out about IZ this year...about his death, his music, everything...but I just want to say that he is one of, if not the, best artist I have ever been graced to hear.
Name: F@iRy Of D@rKnEsS
Email: lusciousladie808@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/13/01
Time: 3:15:59 PM
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Name: W.Kimata
Email: wkimata@cs.com
URL:
Date: 2/13/01
Time: 2:31:41 PM
Comments
Now, living in the mainland. Listening to Braddah IZ, truly brings the aloha in our family lifes. From my keikis; Justin 25 months to my oldest boy Bronson 9 yrs, we listen and sing to "the man" daily. Best wishes to Marlene and the Ohana... Hope you still remember the Na Alii spirit... 81' grad... Much Mahalo, Wayne Kimata, also born on May 20....
Name: Justin Ramirez
Email: Justin0419@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/13/01
Time: 9:22:38 AM
Comments
I have never heard of IZ until one day I saw him on the front page of American Online. It sadly spoke of his death, and what a legend he had become. After seeing this I immediately went and got some of his songs to listen to. I must say that I really admire IZ, and his music really hit me deep down in the soul. I know he is in Heaven, and I wish his family the best of luck for the future. I just know that IZ lived a wonderful life, because he got to share the music he loved with the world. Though he did not live long, he achieved his goal and reached many peoples' heart. He will live on in all of us.
Name: April Cranford
Email: Redplanet778@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 10:49:06 PM
Comments
I only recently found out about IZ and I already love his music. Wish I had known about him while he was still with the world. He is missed
Name: Tony Anacan
Email: Kaupena@usa.net
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 10:27:16 PM
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Ho bra get choke'es pepo . when take me foeva 2 read all dis. brada iz u get da besses music, always make me cry when i listen 2 it. i always gotta hide my tears from my friends. i nevva got 2 see u in person, dat sucks, but if i met u i would be happy fo one long time. nah i would probably see u up there after i pass one in one long time. but of course u are the best there ever was.i will miss u forver. u also had the best voice too.
You were a big man with one big heart.
love Tony
Name: Morgan
Email:
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 6:45:25 PM
Comments
go in peace
Name: Pat Janis
Email: GemStringer@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 1:48:04 PM
Comments
Commercials are the bane of our lives. But from time to time they amuze or touch us, and we remember them. A few bars of music affected so many of us, and we went looking for the man who sang them -- only to find out that he died before we knew he was alive. That's a shame.
But that etoys commercial acquainted us with the wonderful world of Iz, and while there'll be no new music (another pity), we will have what he crammed into his short years.
Thanks, Iz. I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to thank you while you were here. Rest in peace in the beautiful water of your beautiful world. I didn't know you, but I won't forget you.
Best of luck and best of good wishes for his family.
Aloha, brudda.
Name: Sheilah Stevens
Email: sheilah_stevens@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 12:42:14 PM
Comments
Dear Family, I just heard the version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World". My sister said she heard it in a movie and downloaded it. I have to tell you that when I began to listen to the voice i said to her "he's native, i can tell". Until last night i have never heard of him before to be honest. Now that i have heard of him and all the beautiful music he sang I am now a full fan. I am sorry about his death and offer my condolnenses to the entire family. I, being an Ojibwe Native know what it is like to have a big family aslo. MAY THE CREATOR WATCH OVER AND PROTECT THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
Sincererly Sheilah Stevens Ontario Canada
Name: kjsun
Email: kjsun@juno.com
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 12:37:54 PM
Comments
Coming up on four years, and I still remember where I was when I heard the news...Just waking up and hearing the news on the radio from Erika Engle and another great man, the late Cliff Richards. I saw Iz live at our company's Christmas party in 1994. He was a regular bruddah, but when he sang, man you sat there in awe..the voice of an angel out of such a big guy!..Enjoy his music, everybody! We'll have it FOREVER! ... much aloha..
Name: roxann makua
Email: rahksz@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 8:18:19 AM
Comments
iz you were my friend and my buddy to hear your music and have the honor of knowing you and skippy was a big deal in my life cause i can truly say i knew the great hawaiian now you are with braddah reggie and skip aloha a hui hou to you all until we all meet again aloha
Name: Dain Binder
Email: dhb1978@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 6:00:33 AM
Comments
Love for Life!!
thats what I think when I here his music.
Name: Justin Wilder
Email: Jpwild240@aol.com
URL: None
Date: 2/12/01
Time: 12:57:04 AM
Comments
I opened up AOL one day, and I see this large man with long hair in front of me, with the caption underneath it, saying "Who IZ this man?" Curious, I click on his image. I read a few lines, about how he wrote the song for Etoy's "Firefly" Commercial. I decided to check it out. I open up Napster, and Copy-Paste his name to the Artist blank because I never thought I'd be able to spell his full name. I begin to download the song, and being the impatient person I am....was...I select Play Now. That was a few days ago. Since then, that song, "Over the Rainbow" has been played more times than is decent to say. I have fallen in love with his music, and to find out that he died not too long ago, I am filled with saddness. I feel like I just met a great friend, and a few days later, they die. Wonderful artist, and from reading his biographies....a Wonderful Man. ~Justin
Name: Cathe Howe
Email: catheglass@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 9:52:51 PM
Comments
Ahhhh, Bruddah Iz, how we will miss you; your spirit is with us still and your music will live forever. And just think, now you are over the rainbow, i imagine you are playing with Gabby and Sonny and making celestial music. Mahalo nui loa for your great heart.
Name: MAHEALANI (MAHI)
Email: SUNFLOWERGINGHAM@AOL.COM
URL:
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 9:44:47 PM
Comments
MY BRADDAH OF ALL BRADDAH'S. WE MISS YOU DEARLY. MARLENE AND WEHI, ALL OUR LOVE TO YOU BOTH FOR GOING ON WITH LIFE. BRADDAH WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. ALOHA NO BRADDAH IZ UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...............
KEEP ON SHINING.......
MAHI
Name: Dick Lau
Email: gacflyer@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 9:11:35 PM
Comments
I can remember IZ way back from Kaimuki days..... Even if I didn't know him well.... I listen to his music all thru my Air Force Career. His music brings back Hawaii to me no matter where I am. He will be miss, but never forgotten. Rest in peace Bruddah IZ
Name: Doctor Pablo
Email: pab4emi@aol.com
URL: mauicares.com
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 7:47:57 PM
Comments
Bruddah Iz's music and message of love and tolerance changed my life for the good. I can only hope to have a small postive influence on people the way Iz did. You're with me always Bruddah! Stay clean and sober, Doctor Pablo
Name: Barb Reed
Email: thebarbsrus@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 7:42:30 PM
Comments
I recently viewed "Finding Forester" at a theatre in Kailua Kona. In the last two minutes of the movie I heard IZ and just got chicken skin. I didn't know his music was in the movie! People who were leaving the theatre sat down just to listen to IZ and wait to see his credits. When the credits rolled by...applause broke out and you could hear people say, "Yeah, IZ!". It made me reflect on how lucky I felt to have gotten the chance to hear IZ live in concert at the Kona Surf a few years back. He truly is a legend. And sorely missed by all of us.
Name: Ilima Hawkins
Email:
URL:
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 7:20:49 PM
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Bruddah IZ, you've shown me what it means to truely feel aloha. Your love for people and music shines bright in your songs, and even now while I'm away on the mainland, I only have to play your music to feel like I'm back home. Some friends up here have heard me play your music and loved it so much they bought some of your cds online. Even now, you're having a global effect, IZ! I hope that you can see just how many people you've touched. Take care up there, I hope I'll get to see you one day.
Name: Vito Rispo
Email: evolvphish@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/11/01
Time: 6:53:59 PM
Comments
hello
Name: Carrie Lehua Hanaike
Email: lehuahanaike@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/10/01
Time: 9:38:06 AM
Comments
Bruddah Iz always has and always will be in the hearts of the members of my ohana. I am listening to one of his songs right now. My mother was a classmate of Koko(Jerome) and Louis Kauakahi. Ahe always knew that they would amount to something great. They used to come to her house when they first started and jammed out for my Kupuna to here and enjoy. I am 16 years old and am 46% Hawaiian and da rest is Hapa. I was born on Oahu and raised on stayed in Waianae until I was 4 mo. then I wen to Kauai where I stayed until I was 15. I miss Hawaii so much (Especially the aloha spirir, the people, da grinds, and the waves). The girl can leave da island but the island no can leave da girl. I shall return one day. Bruddah Iz os an insperation to me.
Name: Jason Ballo
Email: maggie.k@gateway.net
URL:
Date: 2/9/01
Time: 9:04:44 PM
Comments
I have been in the Big Island group known as Tropical Blend for 6 years, and it was the biggest honor and highlight of my musical career to open up for Iz in December of 1996. Iz has truly been an inspiration to me, and has paved the way for my group and for island music as well. God bless you always, Iz. (You're the man!)
Name: Chewky Tyla
Email: micheal@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.e-hawaii.com/iz/izbook.htm
Date: 2/9/01
Time: 5:09:53 PM
Comments
I feel Isreal was probably the most profound musician of our time, and the most under-appreciated. With his massive girth and fat he was a living sub-woofer. Although he was terrible at instruments, i feel his voice is great and is extremely good looking. He was an embassador for the pine- apple eatin people, and I vividly remember his blubber hulaing around the stage. He was pimp tight, and fat. Very fat.
Name: Tom Rittenhouse
Email: Sailortommy@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/8/01
Time: 5:13:53 PM
Comments
I first heard Iz's voice in "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as I'm sure have many others. It was a moving experience and I now have most of his recordings. I enjoy his music often. I believe this site touches his essence.
Name: Kristina
Email: aimeemandysarah@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 2/8/01
Time: 12:25:09 PM
Comments
I was introduced to Iz's music through the EToys commercials, and I haven't been able to get him out of my head. It was great to hear "Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" in "Finding Forrester" too. I wish he could be around to enjoy the ever-growing interest in his beautiful music.
Name: amy beth
Email: supah@supah.com
URL: http://www.supah.com
Date: 2/8/01
Time: 7:12:09 AM
Comments
I love Iz.
Name: Lyn
Email: Lynsg@aol.com
URL:
Date: 2/7/01
Time: 4:16:13 AM
Comments
Although I don't usually pay much attention to the tidbits that AOL posts on their login, I noticed IZ and listened to some of the audio clips and was drawn to his music. I had to go to three stores, but found the cd I wanted, Facing the Future. In the past three days, I have listened to it continuously and shared it with many others who have also been awed by his music. Even now, people who have never heard his music are discovering how moving it can be.
Name: nick beardsworth
Email: nick987654250429@AOL.com
URL:
Date: 2/6/01
Time: 12:32:36 PM
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i want to find more information about this great man.i have only heard a few songs of his but thet are very beautiful. i heard about his cults. i would like to get more information on that as well if you can
Name: Rebecca
Email: RebHawaii@aol.com
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Date: 2/4/01
Time: 7:08:12 PM
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What a positive person Israel was! His music is still a positive force and it will live on just like his spirit. His voice is a sweet, beautiful feeling that caresses the soul and warms the heart.
Aloha
Name: Kare Benson
Email: sticheskare@aol.com
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Date: 2/4/01
Time: 11:21:54 AM
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I am new to IZ music after visiting Hawaii for the first time in 2000. I am very sad to learn he is no longer with us in flesh form but his music will help me know him in the spirit form and continue to strenghen my spirituality. Thank you IZ for touching my life.
Name: Tim Reimer
Email: tim96819@yahoo.com
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Date: 2/4/01
Time: 1:20:56 AM
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IZ, many years have passed since we shook hands but I still feel the Aloha,the energy,the love which you preserved in your music, now forever around me. I bought an IZ hat, years ago,which I wear daily, to remind Hawaii, you are still close to my heart. The hat is kind of worn, the color has faded but your spirit will always be close to me. I sometimes get teased about my hat and have been given many new hats to replace the black faded to now, gray but the answer is still the same, I have to keep IZ close to everyone bruddah ever touched with his music. I have to remind everyone, the sacrifices he made for the people, he loved and even though, he is not walking, on this earth, any longer, we will never forget him..Mahalo, we miss you IZ
Name: Mary Young
Email: delimom7@yahoo.com
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Date: 2/3/01
Time: 10:35:17 PM
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IZ was the voice of Hawaii in my eyes. I could smell the plumeria, feel the tropical breeze and hear the ocean waves in his voice. He will live on forever in his music. Aloha
Name: Delores Keith-Clark
Email: keithtwin2@lvcm.com
URL:
Date: 2/3/01
Time: 6:56:31 PM
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The moment I first heard IZ's music I was devoted to finding every note he ever uttered. It took me a while but I believe I have located all of the available recordings and I have only one left to buy, his first. The pleasure I feel in listening to IZ sing is something I am unable to describe in words. I can only say that I hear his music with my soul and it makes me happy.
I share this love of IZ's music with my brother and sister and the older I get the more I understand the value of the lessons and joy he shared with us.
Thank You IZ.
Love, Delores
Name: Kathleen Peters
Email: KathleenPeters@Excite.com
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Date: 2/3/01
Time: 3:48:28 PM
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My husband and I have always had a special connection with the Hawaiian islands. We got married in Kapalua,Maui 5 years ago and have been back many times since then. Israel's music truly captures the spirit of "aloha" and of the islands. His music touches that special place that is sacred and serene. His music shall be with us for always.Considering the present turmoil over the homestead lands, his music reminds us of what was so special about the Hawaiin lands was it's spirit and beauty. The very thing that is being taken away.
Blessings, Kathlee
Name: Patricia Santarpio
Email: beakman100@home.com
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Date: 2/3/01
Time: 3:43:03 PM
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With the first plunk of the Ukulele on this years e-toys commercial I became obsessed with finding out who posessed this wonderous voice. My son downloaded Somewhere over the rainbow from Napster and bought me Facing Future for Christmas. I played it during Christmas dinner and listen to Iz everyday just for the joy he brings me. I can't explain it. But I share his music with everyone who enters my home and they love him too and they share it with their loved ones and so he lives......
Name: Lorraine Tiedemann
Email: blt@ime.net
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Date: 2/3/01
Time: 3:20:03 PM
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Just saw Finding Forester and heard Over the Rainbow. At home I searched the new for more information. That is how I became a fan of IZ. I am mezmorized by the CD Facing Future. We started traveling to HI in 1991. I am sorry that I did not know about IZ then.
His voice just takes me back to the islands. Hawai'i 78 is the most haunting song I have ever heard. I sing it all the time. When I hear Over the Rainbow, I get chills. What a great talent. What a shame it ended so soon.
Name: Kelly Degman
Email: kelly_degman@co.washington.or.us
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Date: 2/2/01
Time: 10:45:32 PM
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I first heard Israel's music on a soundtrack to Finding Forester, from then on I have sought out his music. It brings tears to my eyes knowing he is gone. The Son will always be on him and his family. I am a Deputy Sheriff and his music helps me cope with this World.
Kelly
Name: Alicia
Email: kuuleinani25@hotmail.com
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Date: 2/2/01
Time: 7:20:24 PM
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IZ was one of my favorite singers, and he still is. My parents have the video of his scattering of his ashes. It's such an awesome video. Even thou im back on the mainland, we are all still keeping him alive.
Name: Robin Kessinger
Email: robinkessinger@newwave.net
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Date: 2/1/01
Time: 7:39:45 PM
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The best part of "Finding Forrester" was Iz's version of "Over The Rainbow". After just discovering Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and his music, I was very sad to hear he was gone.
A new fan, Robin Kessinger
Name: Dee Aiko
Email: hawaiian_cruza_girl@hotmail.com
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Date: 2/1/01
Time: 4:48:04 PM
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I wanted to let everyone know that when IZ died I cryed for days. When I got married in Sept. of 97 I asked the church to play In dis life as my wedding song. I had so many complements about the uses of that song as my wedding song. When I moved to the mainland (Georgia) in 97 I kept Iz picture in a frame by the front door of my house and when ever I entered it was like I was home in Hawaii. All the Haole visitors I had to my home would ask.... "Who's that?" and I'd tell them " Thats Bruddah Iz...Hawaii's Elvis." We love you and miss you bruddah!
Name: Nancy
Email: nancybliss@yahoo.com
URL: Yahoo
Date: 2/1/01
Time: 8:37:23 AM
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The world lost a "Shining Light", when IZ died. How fortunate that he was with us, if only for a short time!! My son bought me one of his CD's one day, and I was so moved by his voice and his love of life. My first CD was IZ, In Concert. I now own all of his CD's. I start my morning with one of his CD's. I want to share with you, that the reason my son bought that first CD for me, my twin brother died suddenly last year of a massive heart attack. He lived in a small town in Montana, and owned a business, after 11 years of cold etc, he and his wife decided to move to his wife's home in Florida. They sold the house, the business, and they where on their way to Florida!They made it half way to Florida when he died. He wanted more then anything to be on the beach and watch the waves!! Brother IZ, to me embodies that spirit, that my twin had, Aloha for all, love of the land, And even though you are no longer with us, God Bless You Israel for all that you have done, and continue to do. I am crying as I am typing this, but the lesson Israel thaught me "We are only here for a short time, make it count!!!" Mahola Nui. Nancy
Name: Dave and Fran Breerwood
Email: breerwoo@brainerd.net
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Date: 2/1/01
Time: 6:29:33 AM
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Dear IZ, My wife and I humbly thank God for blessing us with your gift of beautiful songs. We know you are gone but you are in our hearts, minds and souls. You touched us with true joy. Forever in our memory and our love to you. God Bless your family. Love, Dave and Fran