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: Kanae'a
Email: b.ballbum@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.104.196.199
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Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007
Time: 04:20 PM
Comments
Iz you were the best.and you till are the best. I love your music. You bring joy to my life everytime I hear your soft soothing voice. I love you bruddah IZ!
Name: Robert
Email: drummer274@yahoo.com
URL: twentyfourseven.us
Remote Name: 74.181.239.224
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Date: Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Time: 12:19 PM
Comments
I hate that I never heard of Bruddah IZ until this past year. He was a one of a kind musician. The way he could take his uke and transform it into an instrument of such beauty. His vocals for some reason are haunting yet comforting at the same time. This quality is what I find attracts me to his music. The music world as well as the rest of the world has lost a true pioneer and giant of a man.
Name: josh kissler
Email: joshkissler@hotmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 69.225.195.93
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Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Time: 10:25 PM
Comments
much luv bruddah, even tho it was days ago your light shines through as before your soul is here for us to see your smile smiles bright as can be
your heart is worn upon your shirt for all the world to see your hurt entrance a culture with your life we give our love to your wife and child
you are not forgotten.
Name: Constance Mccaul
Email: conim2002@yahoo.com
URL: yahoo
Remote Name: 74.41.21.41
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Date: Friday, December 21, 2007
Time: 04:00 PM
Comments
Like so many others, I discovered the wonderful music of IZ only after he had died.
Oh, how I wish I had heard his music when he was alive. What a dream it would have been to see him live in concert. I feel that much of the world got robed.
I recently made a trip to Maui and discoverd his music playing on the stereo of my car rental. I asked some locals who the heck IZ was, and it was like I had spoken the name of a God. Everything got real quiet and reverent when they told me who this great man was.
The only suvenier I brought home from the Island's was Iz's CD. That was enough. All the beauty, happiness and spirituality of the Hawaiian Islands are all contained in his music. I can't listen without getting tears in my eyes. Iz is truley somewhere over the rainbow, and I like to think he is looking down on us with that beautiful face and singing to us with that amazing husky, yet gentle voice. God bless you Iz, for you continue to bless us with your music. Constance McCaul Sacramento, California
Name: jun matuzawa
Email: mjgm1954@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 64.12.117.201
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Date: Thursday, December 20, 2007
Time: 10:53 PM
Comments
i was born may 21 1954 in tokyo japan i too love music and food as Iz did.He was a beautiful man with a beautiful spirit.His music will inspire and touch many souls .i hope to meet him when i pass to the next plane sayonnara Iz
Name: Mike Denny
Email: dennym89@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 76.84.212.38
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Date: Monday, December 17, 2007
Time: 12:25 AM
Comments
i have just found out that he is the one that sang the song over the rainbow. he truely died before his time. rest in peace IZ
Name: Laura
Email: Camelotboxers@aol.com
URL: http://www.tribbit.com/GuiltGutt
Remote Name: 205.188.117.201
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Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Time: 09:35 AM
Comments
I just started a weight loss blog and I was looking for the perfect song of inspiration to add..I have a special Angel (Diane) that helped me believe in myself by travling more than 10 hrs round trip to visit me a stranger to her at the time. She & I were speaking of Somwwhere over the Rianbow as we both love rainbows. I looked it up & found this version which I INSTANTLY knew it was PERFECT for ALL I wanted from my blog & journey. Not realizing who the singer was or his passing or health issues,some weight related. At the SAME time I was adding the U Tube video to my new blog my friend KY from Hawaii was IMing me. I got back to her & explained I was adding the video & she told me all about this GTEAT man & how it was PERFECT.I told her he looked like LOVE that is all I could see when I did see his beautiful face. His smile was a gateway to his soul & his music the ,welcome..I am PROUD to add your loved one to my blog & may his spirit be with his loved ones always,Love Laura Howe,Guilt Gutt
Name: Jesse Armaline
Email: Jarmaline@planet-save.com
URL:
Remote Name: 76.243.199.5
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Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Time: 09:24 AM
Comments
Your music is wonderful. I had the fortune of visiting Hawaii and your land is so beautiful. RIP Iz.
Name: ryan
Email: ryanmckinney001@hotmail.com
URL: freewebs.com/thelastelament
Remote Name: 68.238.227.58
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Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Time: 09:07 AM
Comments
hi,
my name is ryan, i herd the song, somwhere over the raimbow, when it was played at my uncles wedding, i thought, how bueatiful this song is, how much it means, it could be used for weddings every where, it sounds like a song i could use for my girlfriend, but one who apriciates bueatiful music, i mean i dont want to play it and have the memremal moment not fit you know, well i love his music.
Name: Victoria
Email:
URL:
Remote Name: 68.78.54.197
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Date: Monday, December 10, 2007
Time: 08:16 AM
Comments
i have always listened to the music of Iz. ever since i was a little girl. he has touched my life foreverr. hopefully when i go over the rainbow i will get to meet him. he is an inspiration to everyone.
aloha bruddah
Name: tim lian
Email: tlian99@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 60.52.53.120
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Date: Sunday, December 09, 2007
Time: 07:55 PM
Comments
I love the man with passion for music and nature
Name: Melodie
Email: mellowmum1@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 66.174.92.167
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Date: Saturday, December 08, 2007
Time: 02:03 PM
Comments
Thank you for sharing your wonderful voice with us. My husband and I were in Honolulu for our 25th wedding aniversary Dec 2 2007. We came to spend time with our son who had just returned from Iraq. Your voice is a soothing balm to a worried heart, a healing touch to a world gone mad. Your heart, I'm sure, touched the lives of countless millions. You will be missed by those who loved you and by those who never even knew you. Sing with the angels Isreal...
Name: Dominique
Email: moermandominique@yahoo.fr
URL:
Remote Name: 81.245.139.109
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Date: Saturday, December 08, 2007
Time: 12:10 PM
Comments
Non je ne connaissais pas IZ et je le regrette beaucoup.Mais depuis hier je me ratrappe.
Name: Dominique
Email: moermandominique
URL:
Remote Name: 81.245.139.109
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Date: Saturday, December 08, 2007
Time: 12:02 PM
Comments
Je ne connaissais pas Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.Je l'ai découvert tout à fait par hasard en faisant une recherche sur le pays Israel.J'ai découvert Somewere over de rainbow et j'ai écouté ce morceau pendant des heures!Je trouve qu'Israel avait une très belle voix et chantait très bien.Je regrette de ne pas l'avoir connu avant.
Name: Carol
Email: mnofan@aol.com
URL:
Remote Name: 151.113.255.101
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Date: Friday, December 07, 2007
Time: 07:40 AM
Comments
I just discovered Iz's music in the last year during an episode of Cold Cases. I now play it at my office where everyone absolutely loves it. I was extremely sadden to hear he had pasted some years back. He had the voice of an angel- soothing and heartfelt. I wish I had learned of his talent years earlier and had actually been able to see the man behind this magnificant voice. Best wishes to his family.
Name: LES ULRICK
Email: DRIVEN0NE@YAHOO.COM
URL:
Remote Name: 70.98.73.42
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Date: Thursday, December 06, 2007
Time: 10:35 PM
Comments
IZ has touched my life in his songs in so many ways. Some times when I need motivation, sometimes when I need to be reminded how important our loved ones are and, some times just when I need to hear some of his beautiful songs. He has truely touched my heart.. Les
Name: VALENA SAHAGUN
Email: qweenofhair@gmail.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.160.139.250
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Date: Thursday, December 06, 2007
Time: 11:32 AM
Comments
IZ IS A HAWAIIAN LEGEND...HE HAS WONDERFUL MUSIC AND WHEN I LISTEN TO HIS LYRICS IM SO CALM AND THE WORLD FEELS LIKE A BETTER PLACE FOR A WHILE...THANK YOU IZ FOR BEING SUCH AN INCREDIBLE ARTIST!
Name: rick lamparzyk
Email: ricklamparzyk@cox.net
URL:
Remote Name: 168.174.253.220
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Date: Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Time: 06:45 AM
Comments
I was recently turned on to the music of Iz by a friend. All I can say is this is a man I wish I cold have known.
Name: Omega Brown
Email: omega_cage@yahoo.com
URL:
Remote Name: 71.227.142.46
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Date: Saturday, December 01, 2007
Time: 03:18 PM
Comments
I will see you on the other side my Brother. It won't be long when this whole world will be over that rainbow, for the Tin man cometh...