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: Juan A. Vallejo
Email: PULGABROS@satx.rr.com
URL:
Date: Friday, June 27, 2003
Time: 10:22 PM
Comments
Hi,I know this a late entry, today being 06-28-03, but I wanted to let you know how speacial Israel's music and spirit have been to me. When I discovered IZ's music in 2001, I was saddened to learn he had "moved on" to the next life. Being a musician myself, it was very easy to get into his music and message. Listening to his music everyday in my truck on my way to work, when I'm feeling depressed or low, IZ is there to lift my spirits. Today a local record shop had two of Israel's DVDs from the Mountain Apple company and buying and taking them home, I saw him for the first time. He taught me so much and the music, beautiful. I was fortunate to find them. Here in San Antonio, Texas, Tejano music is king and Hawaiian music is rare. When I learned of IZ's "moving on", I was sad because I wanted so much to meet him but I guess when my time comes "to go", I know I'll get that chance, give him a hug, and say thanks. May God bless you and keep you.....
Love,
Juan A. Vallejo.
Name: Tom Brown
Email: Beauzeau@att.net
URL:
Date: Friday, June 27, 2003
Time: 10:16 AM
Comments
Mahalo, bruddah, for your gifts to all us who have to stay here and endure.
Name: Mahealani
Email:
URL:
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2003
Time: 05:08 PM
Comments
Love IZ Miss Iz .... Alwayz will .. I remeber it like it was yesterday. but you know I feel as though he made everyone stronger
Name: Scooter
Email: bullrides48@ameritech.net
URL:
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2003
Time: 01:26 PM
Comments
I never knew the man personaly but his music has touched me. I heard in one of his live CD's that if nothing else he wanted to spread love and peace through out and leave somting behind. IZ has done that, he has left an impression on many people myself being one of them. Though I live in the mainlands I can still feel Hawaii when I hear his music. He is definatly an artist I will never forget.
Rest in peace my friend I never knew....
Name: beadjah
Email: julie.houston@guidant.com
URL:
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2003
Time: 02:44 AM
Comments
Israel's music brings tears to my eyes. I could listen all day and night. I am taken to the beautiful place everytime I listen ; ) What a true and absolute treasure ; ) His presence lives on and on. Someday, I will meet him and tell him myself ; ) Mahalo for the aloha and the music. . . the IZ spirit lives on forever, beadjah
Name: Juliette Becker
Email: juliettebecker@cox.net
URL:
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2003
Time: 01:48 PM
Comments
I discovered the beautiful and lyrical voice of Iz during my first visit to the Islands four years ago. I love to hear him sing, I feel a very definite connection to Hawaii and the spirit of Islands when I hear his voice and listen to the words and their meanings. What a blessing that he was with us as long as he was.I'm sure his spirit still sings. I know it does in my heart. Listening to his music brings me immediately back to the beautiful shores of Hawaii, especially Kaua'i no matter where I am in the world.
Name: cristina gomez
Email: kristomasino@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Monday, June 23, 2003
Time: 06:16 PM
Comments
after listening to IZ music i ahd to find out more about him. His music,his voice is so beautiful. i can't describe the feeling that comes over me when i listen to him. he puts me at peace.
Name: Kathy Gaspard
Email: kathy@sugrbowl.gs.net
URL:
Date: Monday, June 23, 2003
Time: 05:17 AM
Comments
I just recently became aware of IZ Isreal's works and can't stop listening. His music is always uplifting and brings so much pleasure and joy to my heart. What a loss!
Name: Mary C. Szabo
Email: marymarge@chartermi.net
URL:
Date: Monday, June 23, 2003
Time: 04:30 AM
Comments
I heard your music just by chance and fell in love with. I find I crave it more and more. Thank you for giving me a peaceful place to be.
Name: HR Evangelista
Email: IslandRic@mac.com
URL:
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2003
Time: 07:16 PM
Comments
Aloha Malama Pono Bruddah IZ... He lives in all whose lives have been touched by this gentle man of great voice & stature, a monumental contributor to our Hawai'ian culture.
Name: brady
Email: taco_brains@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2003
Time: 02:57 PM
Comments
i just found Israel Kamakawiwo`ole's music yesturday and i was blown away the first time i heard his song was in an episode of ER and i was dying to know who made this song and now i found it, god bless IZ. we will remember you
Name: Bonnie Nordell
Email: bonleenordell@aol.com
URL:
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2003
Time: 03:19 PM
Comments
I just recently discovered the fabulous sound of Bruddah IZ while in Hawaii for the first time. Wow..His voice is so beautiful,soothing and spiritual. I have all of his CD's now. What a sad loss of such a beautiful human being who has brought so much pleasure to millions through his music. There isn't a day goes by that we don't listen to Isreal. Keep singing in heaven.
Name: donatella
Email:
URL:
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Time: 04:06 AM
Comments
i really love "somewhere over the rainbow", absolutely beautiful voice, it gives me goosebumps...
Name: Monte Nagy
Email: mnagysr1@alltel.net
URL:
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Time: 08:29 AM
Comments
I weep every time I hear the man sing, praise be to God for the blessings of song from IZ's heart.
Name: Allan Chris Sucgang
Email: FilZide24@aol.com
URL:
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2003
Time: 02:44 PM
Comments
God! bless you "IZ" you are the greatest!!! I know that you are with God right now, and still playing with your ukalele! miss you men!!!
Name: james wilkinson
Email: jsisyphus@attbi.com
URL: none
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2003
Time: 09:10 AM
Comments
Love him. So greatful to have discovered him on an online radio station (Radio Paradise in Paradise California} . So very sad to have never been able to see him perform. May Buddha bless his soul.
Name: Trevor Anderson
Email: stj@shaw.ca
URL:
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2003
Time: 07:09 AM
Comments
My whole family loves the music of Iz. Thanks for this page.
We feel his loss. T
Name: steven howard
Email: s.howard@ieee.org
URL:
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2003
Time: 07:30 PM
Comments
just found his music and it is incredible. Iz was real gift to our world
Name: Pete Tofson
Email: pktofson@charter.net
URL:
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2003
Time: 12:15 PM
Comments
I heard the Rainbow/Wonderful World song on the radio for the first time the other day and I loved it so much I had to hear it again. As I was singing along in my car it somehow touched me in a way no other song has before. In my search for the song I came across your memorial page, and though I had never heard of him before now, I mourn his passing, and I find myself getting choked up listening to the song. I am very sorry for your loss.
Name: JAVIER MORHY
Email: morhy@mail.com
URL:
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2003
Time: 03:54 AM
Comments
I LIVE IN TIJUANA MEXICO AND I LEARNED ABOUT IZ.S MUSIC THROUGH A FRIEND NAMED RON VALENCIANA OF THE NORTH SHORE NEWS. EVERYTIME HE VISITED ME HE GAVE AS A GIFT ONE OF IZ,S TAPES. I FELL IN LOVE WITH DA MUSIK INSTANTELY. HIS MUSIC IS INSPIRING AND HAS TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT THE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND ALTHOUGH I DON,T UNDERSTAND DA LANGUAGE I DON,T NEED TO KNOW WHAT HE IS SINGIN, I CAN FEEL IT. TO BAD I CAN NOT GET HIS MUSIC HERE IN MEXICO. ALOHA TO ALL HAWAIIANS AND HAWAIIANS AT HEART LIKE ME.
Name: Larry Babcock
Email: larryshawn@hotmail.com
URL: www14.brinkster.com/larryshawn
Date: Friday, June 13, 2003
Time: 05:24 AM
Comments
Bruddah IZ is dead? Doesn't he talk about how Hawaiians live on both sides...he lives in my home and office every time I listen to his music. Mahalo for the Aloha you bring to my life Bruddah IZ.
ps. Say hi to my dad for me :)
Name: Jen
Email: cuttywren2@aol.com
URL:
Date: Friday, June 13, 2003
Time: 03:51 AM
Comments
I was touched by Iz and his music for the 1st time a few days ago.....what a beautiful soul. Thank you
Name: James(Jesse) Kauakahi
Email: makuakane_rambo@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2003
Time: 06:14 PM
Comments
I still rember the last time I saw IZ,I got of work early and wanted to see my brother Moon before he left for Japan.But somethine sort of pulled me to Queens Hospital,so I went in spent some time with IZ just hanging with the family then went home,The next morning my son Jimmy wakes me up to tell me,with tears in his eyes,daddy uncle Isreal died,I said huh,I just saw him yesterday.My heart was heavy,but Im glad I listen to whom ever pulled me to the Hospital the day before,at least I got to say Aloha to the guy with the big heart,I love you BRUDDA IZ.All my Love and Aloha to marlene,Wehi,Lydia,Hoke,My brother Moon,and the people of Hawaii,We all miss you my brudda Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole With all our Love Jesse Kauakahi and The Kauakahi Ohana
Name: Cherie Korer
Email: korerc@qwest.net
URL: http://www.shtetlinks.jewishgen.org/humenne/humenne.htm
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2003
Time: 05:21 PM
Comments
I heard the music of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole just today and it has moved me deeply.
Rest in the deepest peace which you have given me this day.
Name: Richard Kuhn
Email: mail@kuhnsklassics.com
URL: http://www.kuhnsklassics.com
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2003
Time: 04:17 PM
Comments
Always loved Hawaian Music, never thought I would be lucky enough to visit the Islands, then a trip to Maui. Paradise. Heaven on Earth. May my Soul now Jump to Heaven from Black Rock, there is no place heaven or earth like Hawaii. Then, a revalation, IZ... Bruddah IZ... His Music grabbed me, wrapped me around his finger, lead me above. I saw his CD's everywhere, Who was this Big Man ??? Who was this IZ ??? I heard the Music and put it all together in a dream. I had to hear more. . . And here I am, Paying tribute to a Manb who enhanced my life, to an Island I am strangely drawn to. To a people who were wronged, and to the possibility of setting it all right. Bruddah IZ... THANK YOU !
Name: William Hopkins
Email: williamhop22@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2003
Time: 04:42 PM
Comments
Great vocalist. So far I have only heard "Over the Rainbow", but I am searching for more music as we speak. The man's voice seems to have a soothing power that is subtle and overwhelming at the same time. Knowing that he is no longer with us and no longer able to share that gift any longer breaks my heart. RIP IZ and condolences to everyone who loved him.
Name: Christina
Email: free2fly_always@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Time: 07:38 PM
Comments
This man is amazing. The love and compassion that he had towards others was awesome. I am deeply saddened by his death. Sometimes I want to pretend that it’s not true, that he is still alive spreading his aloha to the people of the world.
My wish is that everyone has the opportunity to listen to Iz’s music and learn to love and except others with a deep appreciation of human life as he taught me to, to be able to see the world through this giant of a man's eyes.
Aloha )i(
Name: Roberto
Email: gwiddon_trustno1@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Monday, June 09, 2003
Time: 10:40 PM
Comments
Sei un grande!!! Hai fatto sognare, grazie alla tua musica, milioni di persone!!!! Me compreso!!! GRAZIE DI TUTTO!!! Roberto, from ITALY
Name: RoseMary James
Email: twicejames@la-tierra.com
URL:
Date: Monday, June 09, 2003
Time: 06:26 PM
Comments
His spirit lives on in his music and in our hearts. What a wonderful way to end the day listening to his sweet voice. I know that I will travel in my dreams to where all sweet voices meet! Thank you for leaving us such incredible music! I love his g
Name: William
Email: mccormaw@rvr.edu.pe.ca
URL:
Date: Monday, June 09, 2003
Time: 10:06 AM
Comments
A lovely voice. Made me see a different way of things in the word. I wish I knew ya.
Name: mel van den Berg
Email: onderzoek_za@hotmail.com
URL: www.cu2.nl/peronista
Date: Monday, June 09, 2003
Time: 03:14 AM
Comments
Hi, I am Mel, I live in The Netherlands. I heard the song "over the rainbow" performed by Izzy on ER. It sounded amazing to me, and I was desperate to find out who sang that song. When discovered it, I read he was already dead. Too bad when an artists with his kind of talent dies.
Rest in peace brother, Mel van den Berg
Name: Kresimir from Croatia
Email: matisic2000@inet.hr
URL:
Date: Sunday, June 08, 2003
Time: 11:58 PM
Comments
I can say only one thing...he was and still is my inspiration...when i listen to him i remember of all the nice things that i had and have in my life...thx for all...
Name: Friedrich Golbeck
Email: golbeck@onlinehome.de
URL: www.beratung-golbeck.de
Date: Sunday, June 08, 2003
Time: 12:25 PM
Comments
Collcting music of the world I incedently came to songs of Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole. Hawaii 78 was the first song I knew by bim. Sice then I became one of the biggest fans of him. From that time on, I only hear his music as well as the songs of Makaha Sons. As well I am now very intersted in his life and the country. I am very sorry, we can't hear any new songs now. IZ has done a lot for Hawaiian music and his country. Good people leave us too early.
Name: John Boyd
Email: mbe812@radix.net
URL:
Date: Saturday, June 07, 2003
Time: 02:06 PM
Comments
My wife and I just came back from a two week celebration in Hawaii of our 45th anniversary.
During this time there, I first heard the beautiful music of IZ. It lingered with me throught the many hours of travel back to the states. Now back home, I began my quest to learn more about IZ and his music. I am both very happy and very sad. First, to have found IZ in the first place and experience his messages of love and his beautiful music. And secondly I am so very sad that IZ is now gone and I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy his love and music in person. Of this I am truly sad..
But the bonus is to have eventually found him in the first place. He and his love and music will always be playing in my heart.
Mahlo, Bruddah IZ, I believe now the great spirits of the universe are enjoying your presence, your love and your music.
I will forever be greatful for knowing of you.
John Boyd southern Maryland
Name: Monica
Email:
URL:
Date: Thursday, June 05, 2003
Time: 05:59 AM
Comments
I thank IZ for the music, and I thank God for IZ.
Name: LaVerneCorpuz
Email: wahineanuenue@msn.com
URL:
Date: Thursday, June 05, 2003
Time: 12:33 AM
Comments
God knew even before you were born that your insight of music and heart felt presentations were to become spiritually full circle. You have earned your position as one of God's majestic voices in heaven. What you have left us is magical & wonderful! May God keep you under His tender loving care always. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN!
Name: Alessio
Email:
URL:
Date: Wednesday, June 04, 2003
Time: 12:50 PM
Comments
Una voce che mi ha rapito...sono senza parole.
Name: pam hogan
Email: phogan7258@msn.com
URL:
Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Time: 08:35 PM
Comments
Is made my heart sing with joy, he will live on forever in all our hearts.
Name: Joe Craparotta
Email: jcra@optonline.net
URL:
Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Time: 03:29 PM
Comments
Just discovered this great artist and man. I'm sorry I never got to see him in person. His rendition of Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful world brings tears to my eyes every time...
Name: Sarina
Email: sarinamina@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Time: 06:17 AM
Comments
His loving, gentle spirit shines through in every note he sings. He has the power to move your soul, long after his passing. Thanks, IZ, for your sweet music - you'll always be in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Name: Essance & Tobyn Melendez
Email: essabin@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: Monday, June 02, 2003
Time: 09:40 PM
Comments
I love braddah Iz... Got all his CD's !! His memory will continue.. I will definitely have my children listen to his music and their children after that... and so on..!! best wishes to his family muahkxz!!
Name: Melissa
Email: livingwithewolf@attbi.com
URL:
Date: Monday, June 02, 2003
Time: 11:49 AM
Comments
When I saw the ER episode with this GENTLE man's version of "Over the Rainbow" in it, I knew I wanted a copy of the song. My health is not the best, and I've asked that this be played at my services. My sister helped me track down the recording via the internet, and I immediately ordered the "Facing Future" CD from the Hawaiian Music Store. I find his voice so soothing and beautiful that, were it not for financial constraints, I'd probably order all of his CDs. Thank you for the time and songs you so generously gave all of us.
Melissa