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: John Barrett
Email: barrett@gotsteamboat.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.75.215.143
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Date: Saturday, April 30, 2005
Time: 05:18 PM
Comments
First trip to the Big Island, found the Facing Future album at the Volcano Visitor Center...my wife bought it, I fell in love with this gentle giant's voice. I am sad he has past as he had such great words to pass to many generations, young and old. I will always have this music and the memories from this great land.
Mahalo and Aloha Iz.
Name: ricardo
Email: richard18007@yahoo.es
URL: ..........................
Remote Name: 201.240.51.229
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Date: Saturday, April 30, 2005
Time: 01:46 PM
Comments
his music is la best music to the every worl
Name: Bob Jeffers
Email: bobjeffers@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.5.107.74
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Date: Friday, April 29, 2005
Time: 09:26 PM
Comments
I lived in Hawaii for over eight years ; graduated from Chaminade even. During that time Kui Lee was very popular. I thought the music touched us all; but to find that IZ was there and I had not heard his music until I saw a TV program made me realize how much I had missed. Iz had a softness and humanity that transcends time and location. His music and soul touch all who listen and hear what he is saying.
He was a big man; a gentle giant. His message is even more real and touching today. Thank you for keeping Iz's message alive.
Name: Allan Ezell
Email: bigalsfishn1@sbcglobal.net
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Date: Friday, April 29, 2005
Time: 08:29 PM
Comments
I was born on Maui and I have Hawaiian blood as well as the spirit of Hawaii in me. My Tutu taught me the Hawaiian language as a little mo opuna and IZ's music brings back fond memories of Hawaii.My old Ohana was Alii dating back to Kamehameha. The music IZ sings stirs the old spirits of Aloha. We will never forget him or his music.
Name: Meredith
Email: M7L11F71F@peoplepc.com
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Remote Name: 67.200.174.99
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Date: Friday, April 29, 2005
Time: 02:47 PM
Comments
I have only recently discovered the beautiful music of this incredible talent. I was very sad to find that he is gone.
Name: E Colbert
Email: tokig@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.253.59.61
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Date: Friday, April 29, 2005
Time: 04:48 AM
Comments
I never know what to say in these, so I will just say how much it means to me to listen to "Over the Rainbow". The first time I heard it was at the end of "Finding Forrester" and I had to sit back down again, and listen to the whole song. It is such an amazing rendition and still brings me to tears every time I hear it. I hope you know how much of a loss Israel is to the music world. I am glad that his song is used so much and that it will always bring people to search for the roots and introduces them to the wonderful musician that he was.
Name: Edwin Fernandez
Email: edwin_fernandez@tmail.com
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Remote Name: 64.136.26.225
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Date: Thursday, April 28, 2005
Time: 10:33 PM
Comments
My condolences:(He will be Miss't:(
Name: Maggie Nielsen
Email: Maggiedanc@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 68.99.21.183
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Date: Thursday, April 28, 2005
Time: 07:04 PM
Comments
How wonderful for all of you to have known him. I just recently heard a song of his and fell in love with his voice. Who is this man? Since I had not heard about him. I found out and was so very sad, it made me cry, to think that he was gone. But I also smiled when I thought of him, home with his family. To his wife and daughter and family members and his friends, his body is only gone. His voice and spirit will live on and touching people like me, who will know him by his music and love him as you did. Maggie
Name: Gene S
Email: gene@bway.net
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Date: Thursday, April 28, 2005
Time: 04:03 AM
Comments
Wish I met you in life...your music will last forever.
Name: Pua
Email: naia837783@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.11.34.70
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Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Time: 02:12 PM
Comments
forever in dis life and da next u will always be the one
Name: Matt
Email: mwalker@eprofiles.net
URL:
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Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Time: 01:45 PM
Comments
I heard it him once being used as late night talk show music about four years ago. I just found out through a friend where the music came from. Amazing story and person
Name: cindy
Email: BOrdkev@accesswave.ca
URL:
Remote Name: 24.138.65.86
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Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Time: 06:05 AM
Comments
A beautiful voice that I play over and over.TOO bad he was taken from the earth so young.
Name: Chris Johnson
Email: ChrisJohnson2002@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.16.192.207
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Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Time: 11:46 PM
Comments
It is too bad that Bruddah IZ has pasted on. His rendition of " Somewhare Over The Rainbow" was breath-taking. It would have been nice to see more music come from this talented artist.
Name: Yael R.
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 71.128.53.33
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Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Time: 05:54 PM
Comments
A girl very close to my heart died in a car accident in the early morning of April 15,just last week. She was only 19 and the most beautiful girl you could have ever seen.I have had a hard time coping and keeping my head up, until I heard IZ's version of over the raimbow, thoughts of her ran through my head. I didn't even realize I had a smile on my face until the song was over. I can say that this is the song that got my heart one step closer to healing. It will be with me in any future tragedies I may have to overcome, or even just good days in my life. RIP A.Y.D And IZ, thank god for you.
Name: Richard
Email: booboo_rdw@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.204.14.7
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Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Time: 09:28 AM
Comments
It is sad he is gone. I love his music and always think of it when I miss Hawaii. I lived there for 20 years 1972- 1992. God bless you, you will never be forgoten.
Name: Alex Chan
Email: photochan@cogeco.ca
URL: http://www.portfolios.com/photochan
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Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Time: 01:32 AM
Comments
I've heard bro IZ's It'x a wonderful world used in a TV commercial in Canada and I can't help but think what a lost it is to us. Someone who was so gentle and such a beautiful and powerful voice. His music will live forever. Mahalo.
Name: anon
Email:
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Date: Monday, April 25, 2005
Time: 06:37 PM
Comments
When I first heard his version of Somewhere over the rainbow, I just pulled into work and was running late but, his song came on the radio and I had as soon as I heard the first OH, OH, OH's.. I was hooked and had to listen, it was worth the lecture I received for being late, and it is very sad that IZ is no longer with us, we are certainly missing out on something great!
Name: Stuart A. Duncan
Email: Duncans4@msu.edu
URL:
Remote Name: 65.42.16.145
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Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time: 06:40 PM
Comments
WOW, I just heard IZ for the first time on April 25th 2005, and I can't believe I can't go see this man perform. I was down on my luck on a snowy, yes snowy day in april two weeks before I graduated from college, noplans, clueless and I felt so good hearing him sing I smiled for the rest of the night! Can't wait to buy the cd's. Peace be the journey Bruddah IZ. Only the good die young.
Name: Lisa Cannon
Email: marvin@sigecom.net
URL:
Remote Name: 63.86.38.167
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Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time: 04:32 PM
Comments
I know it is hard to believe, but I just became aware of the beautiful spirit and voice of IZ. I first heard his voice on "ER" and was moved to tears not only by the sad story it was placed to, but the touching, magical voice singing the classic song "Over The Rainbow". Since I have heard this song that has haunted me since I first heard it on other movies and even comercials, I have looked for it's performer only to find he is gone from us. I just bought the CD "Alone In IZ World" and love it. To his family and friends, please know that he still touches us with his beautiful spirit. He will be truly missed. Sincerely, Lisa Cannon
Name: Helmi
Email: Little-b@gmx.ch
URL: http://www.ray-gibson.ch
Remote Name: 84.226.132.171
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Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time: 06:09 AM
Comments
Israel Kamakawiwo`ole's music has give me a new way to feel my own music. Thanx for that
Name: Robert Moon
Email: rob.moon@uscellular.com
URL: None
Remote Name: 12.217.119.157
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Date: Friday, April 22, 2005
Time: 08:30 PM
Comments
I feel regret each and every day that I did not know Bruddah Iz's music prior to his demise. I am one of his greatest fans.
The man was a national treasure, and we suffer an unspeakable loss for every minute we live in his absence.
Name: Nancy P. Davies
Email: daviesnancy@earthlink.net
URL: Bright House
Remote Name: 69.22.88.150
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Date: Friday, April 22, 2005
Time: 04:54 PM
Comments
Have been hearing Brother Iz's recording of "over the Rainbow" as break music on Coast to Coast with George Noory, and loved that quietly rendered cover of the song.
Finally parked some of his albums in my Amazon wish list. Came onto this website via Google search engine-excellent website-Mahalo!
A great soul gone too soon, but we can still listen to his music.
Name: Jay Graff
Email: jgraff@calpine.com
URL:
Remote Name: 206.154.197.17
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Date: Thursday, April 21, 2005
Time: 01:25 PM
Comments
A former co-worker of mine had to bury his 8 year old daughter last month and at the funeral they played "Somewhere Over The Rainbow-What A Wonderful World". I had never heard that song before and I was absolutely speechless. I had no idea who the artist was until I did a Google search and found this page. I am very saddened to find out that he passed away in 1997.
Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life.
Name: RON UPTON
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 207.213.161.91
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Date: Thursday, April 21, 2005
Time: 10:53 AM
Comments
Having visited the islands many times, Iz's voice has become the voice of the islands for me.
Name: Hilary Torres
Email: hpancoast@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.36.9.233
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Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Time: 11:00 AM
Comments
In November of 2005 my father committed suicide. He had struggled with depression and anxiety for the past 5-10 years. When I heard IZ's version of Somewhere over the rainbow it was perfect. I played at my fathers funeral. You could picture my father in peace somewhere where his "troubles melt like lemon drops".
Name: Regi Steward II
Email: waywardspooky@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.99.10.80
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Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Time: 09:25 AM
Comments
In life you touched the hearts and souls of millions around the world. In death your legacy and spirit will live on.
Name: Tony Villamar
Email: tonyvillamar@consultant.com
URL: www.communi-sense.com
Remote Name: 68.145.252.182
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Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Time: 06:59 AM
Comments
I love his voice, clean, natural, and full of love. If all of us would strive to leave a voice-print, or a thought-print, or a picture-print on humankind the way IZ did , we would never die.
Name: jeff h
Email: talk_to_jeff10@hotmaial.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.117.105.230
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Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Time: 06:42 PM
Comments
I think I first heard Iz's "Somewhere over the rainbow/It's a Wonderful Life" on ER. I'm sure I wondered at the time about the song, not knowing who it was, or who sung it. Probably just caught up in the moment. Then I heard it again on "50 First Dates," perfect song. Then again I heard again on the Hallmark commercial, not sure that I had heard it before, but I thought, what a great song, who sings it? Googled it, found out that I had heard on the above mentioned movies, and "Finding Forester."
What a voice! What a gift! Can't wait to get to know the rest of his recordings. I can see why he's so missed by everyone. I hope that many more can infected by his music. His music definitely brings a happy tear to my eye.
Name: Lily Kekawa-Williamson
Email: kaiwalani12_46@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 63.234.24.80
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Date: Monday, April 18, 2005
Time: 05:08 PM
Comments
Aloha, it has been a wonderful experience to see and hear our ohana singing with feeling of deep gratitude, and of sharing his talent through out the world. Here in our small communtiy of Okee-cho-bee, Florida...I get to listen to his recordings whenever I want to. It has been a wonderful blessing to have known him throughout his young life. May his family find peace and comfort and my the Lord bless them as well. Be at peace always.
Name: Matthew Hill
Email: mozartisgod@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.33.238.151
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Date: Monday, April 18, 2005
Time: 02:38 PM
Comments
Just wanted to say that what a waste of talent. I sometimes wonder why a god would take such a person away from us. I am touched by his music, maybe because you can feel it as well as hear it. I cant not think about simple times with family and good easy listening music such as Israel. Many nights my wife and I sit on the couch and listen to his albums and stare at the fire or candles with a quiet smile on our faces. THank you for the time you were here on earth. ALl of this from a man who never met him or even knew existed until a few popular movies came out.
Name: David Hindman
Email: hindmand@bellsouth.net
URL:
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Date: Sunday, April 17, 2005
Time: 03:49 PM
Comments
From the first time I heard his voice, I searched to find the man with the voice that moved me to tears. I longed to know more and to hear more. I found him and lost him in the same day. I had found Israel Kamakawiwo'ole only to sadly learn that he had died. I am resigned to listen to music that others were able to enjoy in person. To the family, thankyou for sharing him with the world. He still touches people today. Take joy in knowing that you will see him again one day, and the music will be even sweeter.
Name: TK
Email: k8man@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 202.180.83.7
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Date: Sunday, April 17, 2005
Time: 12:32 AM
Comments
I've came across this version from a New Zealand paint commercial and didn't know who sang this song until I watched "50 First Date". The angelic voice of Israel really moved me and so got his song and decided to buy a ukelele so I can learn and sing his version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". I was wanting to find his lyric but learned that he had died almost 8 years ago. I'm deeply saddened by his departure and wish his family my sincerest condolences.
Name: chaddy
Email: ainakeaboy@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.8.255.77
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Date: Friday, April 15, 2005
Time: 10:13 PM
Comments
I wish braddah iz was still alive cuz he would still be prouducing good songs.his music and how he sang was 1 of a kind and thers neva goin be one adda IZ. you know the artist is good when his music and his voice can make a person get chicken skin when they hear it (hawaii78)
Name: Ernesto Manuel Sosa
Email: ernestopunk@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 201.254.109.223
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Date: Friday, April 15, 2005
Time: 08:18 PM
Comments
Hello, today I listened the great IZ for the first time and the truth is that few songs have moved me as much as the version of Somewhre over the rainbow this motivates myself to look for but information and I should admit that I have discovered a great musician, able to transmit warmth being been worth of an ukulele and a wonderful voice, my name is Ernesto I am 21 years old and I live in Argentina, very distant place to the wonderful islands, I say goodbye leaving them in intercontinental hug, peace and my best desires.
Name: Jay Hayashi
Email: kepani@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.105.66.110
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Date: Friday, April 15, 2005
Time: 03:03 PM
Comments
Howzit Bruddah IZ!? I wrote an entry way back in 1997. Just thought I'd say hello to you. I can still hear your ukulele strumming up in the sky.
Aloha, Jay
Name: Kathryn Johnson
Email: johnsonkathryn@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.139.92.154
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Date: Friday, April 15, 2005
Time: 12:12 PM
Comments
Just recently I have had the pleasure of hearing the music ofIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole. I heard Somewhere Over the Rainbow on an episode of Cold Case a show on Sunday nights. I called the network and kept at it until I found out the artist. I have since read all about his life and only wish Israel had taken better care of himself so he could still be here. He has the voice of an angel and I get tears evertime I listen to his songs.I am sure he is greatly missed.
Name: Kopiolani Swiger
Email: swigerwd@wamego.net
URL:
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Date: Thursday, April 14, 2005
Time: 04:19 AM
Comments
Aloha...living on the mainland his music brings me home
Name: Debbie
Email: AliciaAlan@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.135
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Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Time: 05:10 PM
Comments
I was not familiar with IZ or his music until watching the movie "50 First Dates" and then hearing the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow on a hallmark commercial. So far that is the only opportunity I've had to hear and I found myself craving to hear more than the tidbit given from the commercial or the movie. Trust me when I tell you that I am not a big fan of just any kind of music but, I found this particular artist to be as close to what an angels voice might sound like that I just had to own at least one of his CD's (which I just ordered today). I also just found out when making my order that this wonderfully gifted human being had passed away and it truly, truly saddened me. I wish to extend sincerest condolences to the family of IZ for their loss.
Name: Nate
Email: n_ellingson@sbcglobal.net
URL:
Remote Name: 68.249.4.242
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Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Time: 02:25 PM
Comments
Just wanted to say how much i love his music. It is great. I love his over the rainbow/wonderful life song and Hene Hene Kou aka song.
Name: Lea (Fanaddicts website)
Email: fanaddicts@dannycouchfanaddicts.com
URL: http://dannycouchfanaddicts.com
Remote Name: 66.112.79.153
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Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Time: 09:39 AM
Comments
The following is from my site.. Danny Couch had composed a beautiful song for his Hoku Winning CD, Something to Remember. The song was called "When Hawaiians Fall" Danny's reference made to Iz's songs.. Sings of Mountainous Waves (Men Who Ride Mountains), Over The Rainbow Blue Birds Sing. Come take a listen to this beautiful Tribute song which includes IZ, Loyal Garner, Arthur Lyman, Moe Keale, Macky Feary, Gabby Pahinui There are also some music clips there www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com/whenhawaiiansfall.htm There's also a video of Danny singing this song as requested at the '03 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards at this page. Bottom of page Takes time to load www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com/hawaiiansfallhokus.htm
Name: Rosemarie-Lokemelie
Email: Lokemelie@yahoo.com
URL:
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Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Time: 01:12 PM
Comments
Aloha to the WONDERFUL HAWAIIAN family of IZ. I have been going to Hawaii for the last 15 years and didn't know until this past weekend that IZ had passed away in 1997.I was in total shock and started crying.I went to get one of his CD's and listen to it in memory of IZ...I brought the CD "Alone in IZ World" when I was in Hawaii last year and STILL didn't know he was gone . I will miss him as everyone will miss me.He is making Hawaiian music with is bruddah Skippy.Someday we will all be together with IZ and IZ can make beautiful music for us once again.IZ you are in my heart everyday you will never be far away from me..Peace be with you and Skippy. To Marlene and your daughter you will be in my prayers always.Long live IZ and his music.PEACE and HARMONY we will meet again! Aloha my friend I will lite a candle 4 u every May 20th. Rosemarie-Lokemelie my birthday is May 16, 1953
Name: Glenda Harder
Email: glendah299@yahaoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.9.88.37
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Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Time: 07:16 AM
Comments
I discovered IZ's music last summer when visiting Maui with a friend. To me as an Oklahoman who has never been privileged to live in such a magical place as Hawaii, it symbolizes the sounds and sights of this wonderful place, as well as giving us some insight into the privileges and problems of growing up Hawaiian. I only wish that IZ had lived to produce more magic. I just feel honored to be one of few haolie's (not sure of spelling) who know about him and treasure his music. Thank you for this website.
Name: John Johndrow
Email: wizard_700@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.194.19.21
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Date: Monday, April 11, 2005
Time: 03:15 PM
Comments
I guess ,like others ,I have recently discovered Mr Iz's music.I'm from Texas,and it was a welcome relief from all the music we have here.I heard it on KVET,98.1in Austin, Tx. while I was on the way to work one morning. It had a kind of fantasy to it ,that I could not get away from, and I still hear it in my mind from timt to time. I did not know that Mr. Iz was deceased.Whoever he was ,he had a wonderful mind,and a soothing voice that made a person drift off into a dreamlike state and wish along with him. I'm anxious to find out more about Mr.Iz and his music,even though I know now that there will be no more ............a really sad shame. Cincerely.......John J......Boerne, Tx.
Name: Angela Wolcott
Email: angiececil@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 216.116.104.125
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Monday, April 11, 2005
Time: 09:31 AM
Comments
His music is magical. I live in Southern California and in the midst of traffic and chaos I turn on IZ to feel a sense of calmness and serenity. He is just magical...
Name: walter kott
Email: w_kott@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.208.107.71
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98)
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time: 03:47 PM
Comments
hawaii forever
Name: Charlotte Alohalani Wakefield Davis
Email: cwdmassage@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.252.37.113
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time: 01:03 PM
Comments
Aloha Israel! You are still living through your music here on our "Big Island" of Deer Isle off the coast of Maine. My heart smiles as I listen to, and share your music with people who love it or are hearing it for the first time with me. Your songs keep me conscious of the struggles with which you and others were/are challenged. At the same time, just to listen to you sing helps my stress levels to plummet and gives me inner peace. Hope you feel it too and know how beloved you became and your music is. Mahalo nui loa, Bruddah IZ!!! From a numbah-one-fan, Charlo
Name: Lovelace
Email: Peenuttree@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 4.244.87.61
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Saturday, April 09, 2005
Time: 04:35 PM
Comments
His song, somewhere over the rainbow changed my life. I had no idea that he was dead. I thank him and those who helped him for everything that they have done for many people. He will be truly missed. Thank you so much for giving me the signs that I needed to point myself in the same direction as my destiny.
Name: John-Oliver
Email: sauvage@web.de
URL:
Remote Name: 84.56.235.73
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; Maxthon)
Date: Saturday, April 09, 2005
Time: 10:46 AM
Comments
I feel blessed that someone very special played his beautiful "Somewhere over the rainbow" song to me ... I listen to it over and over again!
Name: Amanda Deere
Email: avaneer78@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 67.173.135.205
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1)
Date: Friday, April 08, 2005
Time: 02:25 PM
Comments
I am fortunate to have found his music. My husband and I had our honeymoon in Hawaii FEB 14. 2004, and I fell in love with his beautiful voice. Unfortunately, it was within the last year that I learned of him, I would of loved to seen him in person, I am absolutely sure that he was an amazing presence to be around. Thank you for your music. Amanda
Name: Kahu Iggy Soriano
Email: mission2baja@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.alohamission.com
Remote Name: 200.64.109.38
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
FunWebProducts; SV1; Hotbar 4.6.1)
Date: Thursday, April 07, 2005
Time: 08:54 PM
Comments
So far from home, with my ohana, serving the Lord in Southern Baja, Mexico - sitting on the beach - looking to the west - Mahalo Braddah Iz for keeping dis Hawaiian close to home. You have blessed so many around the world, not just as an ambassador of Aloha, but also for us guys reaching for the Islands, far for home, but cannot come. Braddah, by your music, you know what we need - tell the Lord we coming too. Aloha.
Name: Matt
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 24.86.3.99
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1)
Date: Thursday, April 07, 2005
Time: 08:20 PM
Comments
Israel was a gift to the Earth from above for sure. The man may not have had much physically or even materially, but as you can tell just by listening to his songs, he had a spirit that can truly draw you in and allow you to appreciate who you are and what it means to be human. Thank you Iz.
-Matt
Name: Luis Fuentes
Email: luismfuentes2003@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.mylifesabeach.piczo.com
Remote Name: 4.28.196.52
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Date: Thursday, April 07, 2005
Time: 11:02 AM
Comments
Aloha Im writing because my nephew is 13 and has a website featuring himswelf and all of his freinds surfing, etc and alot of hawaiian scenery! Also he has a BRADAH IZ page! We tried to use the "flash player clip" so as to feature tha sound of IZ on his page but had technical difficulties! If u can let us know how to do this or send us the HTML coding, we can all spread tha word and world of IZ even more so! Check out the site, you will be very surprised! We are very proud of this boys accomplishments! He has over 126,000 hits in just a mtter of months! Mahalo Braddah Luis
Name: Tom
Email: Lawson
URL:
Remote Name: 82.69.23.235
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US;
rv:1.7.5) Gecko/20041107 Firefox/1.0 (ax)
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Time: 05:16 PM
Comments
I only found out about bruddah iz from movies & tv adverts too, I couldn't stop untill i found out *who* it was who sang somewhere over the rainbow...
I love it, i love it, i love it.
I love to come home after a hard day, take a cold shower and lieing and listen to bruddah iz sing, it's so relxing and he brings joy to my heart, i don't care about anything thats not important when i'm listening, it's nothing but me, iz and content.
Bruddah iz lives on through his music.
Name: Betty
Email: bchvt@sover.net
URL:
Remote Name: 216.114.168.42
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; (R1 1.5))
Date: Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Time: 11:33 PM
Comments
I recently visited Oahu and my friend played the music of "IZ" and told me the story of this great man. I pray his wife and daughter will be well and able to carry on as well as possible. What a loss, but heaven gained a great individual for certain.
Name: bugsy
Email: bsegal@perini.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.254.113.54
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0;
.NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Time: 08:34 AM
Comments
it shows what a vacuum i live in. i recently saw 50 first dates nad was walking away from the tv set and heard "iz'z" voice i quickly turned around and listened. i've been away from hawaii along time, no one in new jersey even knows about iz or his music. i am deeply saddened to know he has passed. aloha
Name: Tiffany
Email: typhanie1994@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 24.16.186.237
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
Time: 07:32 PM
Comments
I was in hawai'i last week and discovered IZ music at hilo hatties and fell in love with his music in the middle of the store, I bought every cd he put out. Not only did I fall in love with the music but the beautiful culture and landscape, amen for hawai'i amd it's people. Love Tiff
Name: Arnaldo Amieiro
Email: amieiro@uol.com.br
URL:
Remote Name: 201.1.48.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98;
FunWebProducts)
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
Time: 10:32 AM
Comments
Estou chocado. Não sabia de sua morte. Tenho certeza que sua música acoará eternamente pela eternidade sem fim. No Brasil não se toca sua música. Ouvi em um episópio de PARTY OF FIVE, depois na Rádio Eldorado FM. Ai sim descobri seu nome. Hoje sou fã. Deus o mantenha sempre ao seu lado. ALOHA. Arnaldo.
Name: Arnaldo Amieiro
Email: amieiro@uol.com.br
URL:
Remote Name: 201.1.48.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98;
FunWebProducts)
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
Time: 10:28 AM
Comments
Estou chocado. Não sabia de sua morte. Tenho certeza que sua música acoará eternamente pela eternidade sem fim. No Brasil não se toca sua música. Ouvi em um episópio de PARTY OF FIVE, depois na Rádio Eldorado FM. Ai sim descobri seu nome. Hoje sou fã. Deus o mantenha sempre ao seu lado. ALOHA. Arnaldo.
Name: Arnaldo Amieiro
Email: amieiro@uol.com.br
URL:
Remote Name: 201.1.48.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98;
FunWebProducts)
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
Time: 10:23 AM
Comments
Estou chocado. Não sabia da morte deste magnifico artista. Sua música ecoará eternamente pela eternidade sem fim. No Brasil toca-se muito pouco sua música.
Name: Arnaldo Amieiro
Email: amieiro@uol.com.br
URL:
Remote Name: 201.1.48.220
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.5; Windows 98;
FunWebProducts)
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
Time: 10:23 AM
Comments
Estou chocado. Não sabia da morte deste magnifico artista. Sua música ecoará eternamente pela eternidade sem fim. No Brasil toca-se muito pouco sua música.
Name: Kim C. Thiele
Email: spike-honey@comcast.net
URL:
Remote Name: 67.171.217.192
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322)
Date: Saturday, April 02, 2005
Time: 09:15 PM
Comments
I never knew him, but at a funeral of a lost soul in Oregon, they used the songs of Israel, and so I started to research, and found a wonderful man with great music. I wish he was still here to give us such beautiful music. I send my best to you.
Kim Thiele in Springfield, Oregon
Name: sylvie
Email: sylvie.blaise@voila.fr
URL:
Remote Name: 81.220.179.179
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
SV1; .NET CLR 1.0.3705)
Date: Saturday, April 02, 2005
Time: 09:47 AM
Comments
entendu à la radio : il fallait à tout prix que je l'entende encore : j'ai trouvé "facing the future" aujourd'hui : EMERVEILLEMENT... merci IZ
Name: Sheri Gruden
Email: sherigruden@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 65.35.203.89
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
FunWebProducts; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; Hotbar 4.6.1)
Date: Saturday, April 02, 2005
Time: 09:14 AM
Comments
I took my parents, daughter, and brother on a trip to Honolulu in 2000. I found IZ'z music there. My husband was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter as well and died of a stroke at the age of 28, in 1994. We had only been married 6 weeks. His music lives on like IZ's as does his legacy. (www.stevegruden.com) He was with Atlantic Records and Warner Brothers Records and his music touched the soul as well. I felt a connection with Iz the moment I heard his voice. I wept when I read the booklet from Alone in IZ World. Thank you all for keeping his magic alive - Sheri
Name: Bob
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 67.149.104.254
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US;
rv:1.7.6) Gecko/20050225 Firefox/1.0.1
Date: Friday, April 01, 2005
Time: 03:18 PM
Comments
Over the rainbow, my brother IZ. I sang that song to my wife as she parted from this world to the next. I thank you IZ, for the most beautiful music I will ever hear.
Name: Skip Frank
Email: sfrank2050@msn.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.97.5.188
HTTP User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1;
FunWebProducts-MyWay; SV1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; MSN 9.0;MSN 9.1; MSNbVZ02;
MSNmen-us; MSNcOTH; MPLUS)
Date: Friday, April 01, 2005
Time: 12:35 PM
Comments
We first heard his rendition of 'Over the Rainbow' on the movie Meet Joe Black. We'd never heard of him before, and yet we're so sad to learn that he is no longer with us. We plan to purchase a number of his albums and look foward to many hours of listening enjoyment.