Bruddah IZ
May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997
In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole
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Name: czessie
Email: czessie@shadetreesavior.com
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Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007
Time: 07:51 AM
Comments
It's sad that Iz died.I bet his CD's are just as good as his live performance.I did not go, but I do have his CD FACING FUTURE.My favorite song is Somewhere over the rainbow.My condolences to his family.
Name: David Federico
Email: youngin_heart51@hotmail.com
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Date: Friday, March 30, 2007
Time: 11:41 AM
Comments
Like many others, I too have been moved by the Music this young man was capable of providing the world. Though he may have struggled with his own demons, he truly left an indelible mark in the world,never to be erased from time. We have all been blessed by his being, and he will live forever in the music of our hearts and souls'. As they say,as long as we remember him in song his spirit will live forever. I only wish I could have dicovered Iz sooner, May he forever be at peace .....
Name: Steve Calcagno
Email: stevec@miraclesupply.com
URL: Thank you!
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Date: Friday, March 30, 2007
Time: 04:23 AM
Comments
My thanks to his family for sharing Iz with the world. I listened to a sound that haunted me. I didn't understand why I could not release it's hold on me until a friend of mine listened to it. He explained it this way. We are listening to the beautiful sound of a wonderful person's SOUL. What a wonderful experience. Bless you. Steve Calcagno
Name: Stina and her Mommy
Email: nowaitsstina@aol.com
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Date: Thursday, March 29, 2007
Time: 11:43 AM
Comments
We loved his voice! It was amazingly beautiful Somewhere over the rainbow is an amazing song.
Name: Beverly
Email: bevieann3000@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 76.16.245.158
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Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Time: 04:07 PM
Comments
I want to say how haunting and beautiful his song has always affected me over the years. I always stop what I'm doing whenever even a little snippet of his music is heard. His version of Over the Rainbow is my favorite song of all time. What a beautiful soul he must have had.
Name: Patricia Davison
Email: davison@aci.on.ca
URL:
Remote Name: 24.137.196.68
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Date: Friday, March 23, 2007
Time: 09:36 AM
Comments
Love! love! love! his music.
Name: Eugene Ahlo
Email: designyourride@yahoo.com
URL: www.xquizitdesigns.com
Remote Name: 75.31.69.158
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Date: Friday, March 23, 2007
Time: 04:58 AM
Comments
Aloha, David and Gene Ahlo would like to share our Business with the family www.xquizitdesigns.com. Keep in touch. Son's of Lincoln Amana Ahlo from Big Island. The first hawaiians to start a Luxury Automotive Shop in California. We Keep the aloha spirit flowing in our shop in Costa Mesa,ca. Mahalo nui
Name: scotty micheal holbrook
Email: scttyholbrook@yahoo.com
URL: cox.com
Remote Name: 68.2.42.234
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Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Time: 03:41 PM
Comments
Iz was a great singer and may he rest in peace
Name: Jimmie Rose
Email: jimmierz@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 75.71.157.159
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Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Time: 10:04 AM
Comments
I just heard Over the Rainbow for the first time today. I was floored. How could this beautiful voice be out there and not be heard. I did a bit of reading and now I know the voice was just the begining. I am writing with mixed feelings today. I am so glad to finally be exposed to this this great man. It is obvious how well loved he was and still is. I am a new fan but I will carry a piece of Brudda Iz with me from now on. Live on Brudda Iz
Name: Eva
Email: shadowboxer@freemail.hu
URL:
Remote Name: 193.24.70.132
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Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Time: 12:01 AM
Comments
DRe,
I guess we all feel the same way..His voice is so smooth and pure, and the music is so gentle, i believe every word he sings is true..God bless his soul
Name: DRe
Email: franco@dumall.com
URL:
Remote Name: 160.93.21.87
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Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Time: 11:10 AM
Comments
Just wanted to know why every time I listen to that song I get so freaking emotional, would somebody explain that to me.
Name: Peter
Email: temp2913@hotmail.com
URL:
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Date: Monday, March 19, 2007
Time: 07:50 PM
Comments
I heard this song today and I looked for it until I found it, the song was Over the rainbow, IZ was a gift from God and like me every day someone new will meet IZ through his music. God bless his family.
Name: Attila Rozsavolgyi
Email: bitpork@freemail.hu
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Date: Sunday, March 18, 2007
Time: 12:33 PM
Comments
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow- don't walk behind me, I may not lead- walk beside me, and just be my friend. (Albert Camus)
With the song-'Over the rainbow'- I did find some beautiful in my life, at last.
Name: J. Golden
Email: vinsmykat@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 152.163.100.196
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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time: 06:22 PM
Comments
So very touching. So heartwarming. Both myself and my wife become emotional when we hear the over the rainbow song play. His voice truly did make this a more wonderful world.
Name: Tina-Kina
Email: fairwayforest@verizon.net
URL:
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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time: 11:38 AM
Comments
Been to Hawaii twice now, love the islands, love Iz music, love his legacy. Thank you for sharing with the world...a true gift!!! 2007
Name: Dr Rasko, Tamás
Email: raskot@gmail.cm
URL:
Remote Name: 82.131.223.208
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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
Time: 12:01 AM
Comments
Over the Rainbow is the song of a biggest Hungarian Bank advertised clip. A country got know this bautiful song, it is pity Iz is already not among of us.
Name: Teresa Redhouse
Email: redhouse_t@yahoo.com
URL:
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Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Time: 06:32 PM
Comments
I really enjoyed his music and i'm going to buy his cd's and listen to them and share them with family (especially my mother who really likes this type of music)and friends. thank you for sharing his life and his music history with us, his fans. Keep up the good work and stay strong.
Name: Lauretta Masters
Email: xmxmom@msn.com
URL:
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Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Time: 03:02 PM
Comments
It will be 10 years in June! From the day I first heard his music, I felt his mana and became Hawaianized. He is still my favorite musical artist of all time (since I am over 50 now that covers alot of people!). I am grateful that I was blessed enough to have lived in his time. Love and peace to his family.
Name: Deborah Bowman
Email: deb_corn_bow@yahoo.com
URL:
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Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Time: 10:43 AM
Comments
I discovered Iz through my mother who had heard Over the Rainbow on the TV show Cold Case.A query was answered in the local newspaper, stating who the singer was and the sad fact that he had passed in 1997. My mother's day gift to my mother that year (2005) was every Iz CD I could find.Once I played Facing Future,I also bought every CD I could find. Sometimes he makes me smile, and sometimes brings me to tears.I use the music to decompress (I live and drive to work in the Washington, DC suburbs) and I use the music to obtain peace.Work has been particularly stressful in the past few weeks.Iz has been my best friend.He joins me on the morning commute and then again in the evening.He brings me great peace. I wish I had had the honor of seeing him perform live.His family and friends should be very, very proud.
Name: melissa
Email: goofybuddy2000@yahoo.com
URL:
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Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Time: 09:04 AM
Comments
I had not heard of him until I met Joan. She was a nice lady - mom of a friend- I took care of for a while. She was dying from cancer and I had the privilege of caring for her until she passed away. She loved his songs and made sure they were played at her wake. Everytime I hear his songs I always remember her and how brave she was. I only wish I could have met her sooner. His songs really made her happy.
Name: Neil Hubberth
Email: hubberth@yahoo.com
URL:
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Date: Monday, March 12, 2007
Time: 06:00 PM
Comments
WE miss you IZ!.
Name: Tyler Doss
Email: hackysackpirate@yahoo.com
URL: www.myspace.com/tyler_the_pirate
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Date: Monday, March 12, 2007
Time: 04:45 PM
Comments
He was a great man, a great musician, a great Hawaiian, a good hearted guy, and still is a great influence.
he was beloved to all.
Name: Sundae
Email: sundaey@hotmail.com
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Date: Monday, March 12, 2007
Time: 01:01 PM
Comments
My condolences to the 'Ohana of a Hawaiian icon. I had the pleasure of meeting Iz when he came to Vegas and played here. He was so awesome, one of the best concerts I've ever been to. May he rest in peace. Aloha wau ia 'oe.
Name: Micky Kiss
Email: micky@vuja-de.de
URL: www.minos.de.tt
Remote Name: 87.122.1.233
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Date: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Time: 01:16 PM
Comments
OH MY GOD. NOW I CAN READ YOU ARE IN HEAVEN
OVER THE RAINBOW
NOW I KNOW YOU ARE SINGING FOR GOD FOR THE ANGELS AND FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD WITHOUT KNOWING YOU I AM MISSING YOU I AM WITH YOU
YOUR MICKY AGAIN
Name: Micky Kiss
Email: micky@vuja-de.de
URL: www.minos.de.tt
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Date: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Time: 01:09 PM
Comments
Hallo Izzy I am Micky from Flensburg Notherngermany 38yo By hazard I found your version of SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW on YOUTUBE I just wanna say I have never heard a song that is SOOO full of warmth tenderness and feeling to sing like YOUR version !!!!!!!!!!! Rarely I began to cry while I have heard a TRADITIONAL SONG out of the past music aera Coz I am a HARD ROCKER But your song is one of the most romantical song of the world FOR ME Just one question Is it a dedication to someone U know love or miss or all of them YOU ARE GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you I wich you all the luck you need and much more God bless you And thank you for touching my feelings soul und heart Yours Micky
Name: Mark Allen
Email: dcema@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 74.137.164.188
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Date: Thursday, March 08, 2007
Time: 05:10 PM
Comments
My son and I listen to Somewhere Over the Rainbow over and over. It is very touching. I truly hope Iz is walking in heaven and blessing the angels with that song. I was truly saddened to see Iz had passed away. We had only discovered him recently. You have my condolences. May God bless you and keep you. If Iz was the same as he is conveyed in his music, you are truly blessed to have known him, and loved him. Take care! Mark S. Allen, Haubstadt, Indiana
Name: Peter A. Acevedo
Email: peteacevedo@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 209.158.171.2
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Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Time: 09:35 AM
Comments
IZ, U have truly touched my heart with your voice. The day my daughter was born I played it for her in her hospital room and instantly began to cry. And not just a manly trickle. It was niagra falls. Thank you for giving me a song that is for me and my daughter. We will always be able to share special moments that will stay unforgetable, and all to your Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I can't express how you have affected me Brudah. I will one day visit your homeland or even stay if i can convince my wife LOL. Rest In Peace! Love U! PETE ACEVEDO JERSEY CITY NJ
Name: Domanic hernandez
Email: domanicloui.com
URL:
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Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Time: 06:08 AM
Comments
I just wanted to say that i wasnt a fan but this man brings joy everyday. I listen to his perfect version of somewhere over the rainbow everyday. I appreciate the calmness in his voice. Its a little late to express my appreciation for this mans music but to his faimly, thanks for bringing someone like this into the world! My condolences.
Name: Jon V
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 82.34.57.143
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Date: Monday, March 05, 2007
Time: 04:51 AM
Comments
What a singer - his Somewhere over the Rainbow track is one of my favourite songs ever - what a voice, what a guy, RIP
Name: Alison Brundage, R.N.
Email: surfnutz@webtv.net
URL:
Remote Name: 209.240.206.205
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Date: Saturday, March 03, 2007
Time: 04:10 PM
Comments
Through the 10 years of time I knew brother IZ as his nurse at Queens Hospital, I was personally touched by a unique heart of pure Hawaiian gold. To have an opportunity to care for him through the periods of his illness was an experience that has touched my soul for ever, & an honor. His laughter, his courage, his faith....and his God given voice! The nights he'd sing to his daughter over the phone...(pure love)....I can still hear it. Love in a voice. Love for his family, his friends and his Nation...Hawaii. God bless you brother IZ. I know beyond a doubt you grace heaven with your presence and teach angels how to sing. I look forward to forever when once again I will listen to your voice through all eternity. ....and God smiles. Bye brother, I miss you. Alison Brundage,RN
Name: Daphne
Email: laurelnymph@yahoo.com
URL:
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Date: Friday, March 02, 2007
Time: 10:32 PM
Comments
How deeply your music and knowing you were in our world encourages me. May you have peace forever. May your loved ones always have plenty and to spare.
Name: Baker
Email: bakekc@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.12.116.7
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Date: Friday, March 02, 2007
Time: 10:36 AM
Comments
His music is wonderful----
Name: Kawika A. Keala
Email: kealaokakane@hawaii.rr.com
URL: http://www.myspace.com/68983310
Remote Name: 66.91.223.146
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Date: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Time: 04:48 PM
Comments
I was at a ime in my life where I needed change. the choices I'd made up to this point were leading me to a short lived life and I remember Braddah Iz talking on numerous occasions of how he used to live an hw he made the changes to insure a pono exsistance.
When he died, I used it as an excuse to do what I do best and thus began the beginning of the end, the beginning of my last use of drugs and alcohol to explain away life, and the beginning of a new path of life where choces counted and meant something. this meant the end to the old Kawika who blammed everything on everyone else taking little account or blam for my own life's path.
I think of Braddah Iz on many occasions and thank my Akua for placing him in my life that I should change.
Mahalo me A Hui Hou
Name: Dulce Teixeira
Email: dulcetei@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 85.139.168.28
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Date: Thursday, March 01, 2007
Time: 04:23 PM
Comments
What a beautiful voice!! He is a star in my sky.