In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole

Name:	Curtis Nii
E-mail address:	CurtisN@worldnet.att.net
Bruddah IZ, My name is Curtis. I'm one of your biggest fans. I did not know of your death until my maddah called me in Cincinatti,OH doing a golf clinic. I am forever greatful for what you have done for da Hawaiian Culture. E Ala E! Your songs really hit me like tons of sacked POI! n Dis Life is my favorite for 1997. You will always be Da Hawaiian Suppa man!!!! When I listen to your CD's, you can't help but remember your Roots. Born and Raised on Oahu, Hawaii I will always remember that We are Hawaiian! Ohana is important and treat others with respect! Rest in Peace Hawaiian! Malama Pono Curtis

Name:	Joseph Keahiolalo
Homepage URL:	http://home.silcon.com/~kcmcg/joe
Bruddah Iz inspired me to learn more about my culture and ancestors. His music reminds me of my home while im in the mainland. Everything from his rendition of Hi'ilawe to White Sandy Beach makes me miss him. It feels like I lost a close personal friend. Mahalo Bruddah Iz, Mahalo, Aloha, and God Bless.

Name:	Norman Markowitz
E-mail address:	Markwitz@msn.com
I feel cheated because I first heard Isreal's music just about a month ago. I was almost brought to tears by the sweetness of his voice and the powerfull message of his words. My thoughts and best wishes go out to his family and friends. I think the world has lost a great spirit. The legacy of his recordings will be a small reminder of the great loss we have all had. Aloha to you Iz.

Name:	Steve Boss
E-mail address:	sboss@lisco.com
What a great artist and beautiful soul. I feel touched everytime I listen to his music. It is packed full of emotion. The world will miss this man's outlook on life. I am thankful that he can live on in his music. I thank his family for sharing him with all of us and wish them peace in their lives and hearts.

Name:	Dan Curry
I no longer live in Hawaii. The memory of Isreal lives on in my head everyday. The great sound of Hawaiian music and the love of the culture I always found in Isreal. He will be missed dearly by me. Peace be with him always From Columbus Ohio

Name:	Darlene Sira
E-mail address:	dnjsira@erols.com
My husband and I were introduced to the heavenly, haunting music of Iz in February when we visited Hawaii (where my husband was born and raised). We purchased all his CD's that were available here once we returned home and have played them over and over again. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his wife, daughter and entire family. What a terrific loss they have to be feeling - may God bless and comfort them.

Name:	The Pagel Family
E-mail address:	wpagel@wazoo.com
To the family of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: The love and joy of IZ has reached us here in New Mexico. His music has touched all of us. Our prayers are with IZ for the continued progress of his soul and for the comfort of his family. "There will never be another Hawaiian" like him.

Name:	Tom Obado
E-mail address:	HwnDvdson@aol.com
eh brah, mahalo for da good sounds,when i left Hawai'i to go into the army your songs always kept my heart at home, especially in the deserts of Iraq. and we will all miss you dearly, especially those of us not at home,so, from all us locals here in the northwest, we love you brah! aloha , Hawaiian Davidson, tom

Name:	Mark Pearson
E-mail address:	mark.s.pearson@tek.com
The first time I heard Iz was in a surf shop in Kauai. Since that time I have purchased all his solo cd's. For us howlies, he keeps the spirit of the islands alive. He makes you think about the respect that is owed to the people of Hawaii. Thank you Iz for your insite and you will live on forever in the soul's of the Hawaian people and the heart of the islands that you loved so much. MP

Name:	Jeanne Watai
E-mail address:	jeannew@prodigy.net
We have lived in Connecticut for a year and have just found out about IZ's death. We will miss him, not a day goes by that we haven't listened to one of his CD's or played the tape of the Milolii Concert. Our condolences to his family. Much Aloha, Jeanne

Name:

Jack W. Yuen

Bruddah Iz played at our Christmas party in 1994. I work at Aloha Airlines and I remember his performance vividly. He made an unreal impression on me that night because it was the first and only time I ever saw him play his music; first time I ever saw the man in person. What caught me off guard was that the man was totally down to earth. He spoke of childhood stories and even told jokes (of the adult nature, I might add) in between his songs. He talked to the entire ballroom like he was talking to his best friend. Then, he would jump into a song (like White Sandy Beach or Sea of Love) and just mesmerize the entire audience with his smooth, everlasting voice. His voice is classic Hawaiian. I will always remember where I was on June 26 when I first heard the news like how I remember where I was when I heard that Elvis was gone or the Challenger exploded. His passing affected me in a way I never thought it could. To his family, much aloha. I will always listen to his music and smile.

Name:	Sheena
E-mail address:	alohapumehana@hotmail.com
Homepage URL:	http://members.theglobe.com/K%20GIRL
To the Family of IZ I want to say my heart goes out to you for your lose is even greater then any. We will all greave for a long time for a man so great, no words can describe his life, his ways, his love, his soul. God guide you all till we see him again....for I know GOD is now the # 1 fan of "Israel Kamakawiwo'ole" ......... ~~~~Aloha Pumehana~~~~~~

Name:	Nalani
E-mail address:	akl3@hotmail.com
bradda izz you was da best you brought the love out of your music when ilisten it touch my heart and all i can do it to cry and enjoy... a;ll i say i miss u bradda iz and hope we will meet in heaven because u deserve a life in heaven bradda love u

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Anonymous from Ameritech.Net (via Email)

I bought Israel's latest CD "N Dis Life" in early June after returning from a Hawaiian vacation. I had never heard of Israel or his music before, but I was longing for some true Hawaiian music that captured the spirit of the islands and the Hawaiian people. I found such music in Israel's CD and have listened to it over and over again in the last 2 months and have enjoyed it immensely. I was very saddened to read here of his death. Someone quoted in an article that the world was just getting to know more about Hawaiian music and culture because of Iz. He certainly touched me. I'm very sad he won't be here to make more of that beautiful music.

Name:	Wayne Gomes
E-mail address:	wgomes@olypen.com
My first exposure to Iz's music was in a small town in Port Townsend, Washington. Being an island boy (Oahu) I recongnized the music as Hawaiian. What was striking was the smooth, peaceful calm of the voice. He was a gifted artist and a talent much too young to have been lost.

Name:	John W. Smith
E-mail address:	johnterry@aol.com
I knew IZ when he was a youngster. Our son played ball with him in Palolo Valley Little League. We knew IZ, Skippy, his sister and parents well at that time. Our sons, Gene and David Smith also send along their condolences. John & Terry Smith

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Pua'ala Osgan

Hawaiians always give from the heart. Iz was a perfect example of that. I was able to see some of the tribute that was aired on TV (thru video). Hawaiians again giving from their heart. Iz n dis life you gave so much to the Hawaiian people . Alot of mainland people don't understand how come the Hawaiian people can be so nice or giving, its just that aloha spirit. Our culture is special and Iz showed others just how special. Aloha bruddah.

Name:	Andrew Galindez
E-mail address:	galindez@jps.net
His music will always be a part of me. His sense of humor. His aloha spirit. The way Bruddah IZ played his ukulele will always be with me. In a sense, he will never be apart from me. Although right now I cannot shake his hand or give him a hug or thank him in person for all his beautiful music. Bruddah IZ will always there, in melody, and in memory.

Name:	Yale k Alama
E-mail address:	soyupoki@aol.com
Brudda IZ, You may not remember me but I know you know my brother Danial Arruda I was the dude that had to put you on the stage with the fork lift at your last Hoolaulea show in Waikiki when you sayed at the Hawaian Regent Hotel. You will always be in my heart my mind and my soul for you where the best there was, there ever will be we will never have another brudda like you again. Malama pono may your songs of joy lift our spirits for eternity Yale

Name:	John S. Yano
E-mail address:	jyano@lynxneu.ed
A great contributor to the perpetuation of the Hawaiian cultre. His song's always brought me back to my hometown Hawaii. I use to always listen to hime as faraway in Tokyo, now living in Boston, I was saddened to hear of his passing. Aloha

Name:	Christine Stier
E-mail address:	obstier@prodigy.net
You have left behind a lot of love and inspiration. But the main thing you left and gave so freely was faith. Faith to beleive that the Hawaiian people do matter and have a right to speak-out. Hawaiians do have a responsibility to care for thier children and bring them up right. With love and kindness you gave hope and belief that all things are possible through JESUS CHRIST and to those who believe. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR NEVER ENDING "SPEAKING FROM THE HEART" AND TELLING IT LIKE IT "IZ." ALOHA AND MAHALO NUI LOA Christine Stier Slidell Louisiana (Kauai born & raised)

Name:	Mark Keli‘ihanapule
E-mail address:	mkeli'ihanapule@tribune.com
I happened to come upon this page while viewing the Hawai‘ian community. It’s been a while since the passing of this extroardinary man. When I heard the news from my wife, she was in tears, as was myself. This man was an icon in the Hawai‘ian community. Not only in the islands, but here where I reside in the Bay Area. Our canoe club, Kamali‘i ‘o Ke Kai, and the Northern Outrigger Canoe Association, paid tribute and dedicated one regatta to Bruddah Iz. Seeing him in concert was a special privilage. His kind and soothing voice will be greatly missed.

Name:	Roni
E-mail address:	RONI_@hotmail.com
To Israel for the many beautiful songs and loving memories that he has provided for his fans out here in the United States. Also, to da' people of Hawai'i. Many love and alohas Rest in peace

Name:	Bill Klaus
E-mail address:	motomo@lightspeed.net
on july 20th 1997 i made my first trip to hawaii and heard iz's album playing in a record shop... i and my reason for being in hawaii imediatly fell in love with his music knowing right away that it was from his heart and not for the money.... it wasnt till i reached home back on the mainland that my freind learned of iz's passing...we were both devastated and shocked...but thankful also that he gave so much special music to us...his music and passing has brought my special angel from hawaii closer together.... thank you IZ we will never forget you...

Name:	dj. Havik
E-mail address:	djhavik@aol.com
R.I.P. Bruddah Iz.. Also my heart a soul goes out to bruddah Iz's Ohana.. Aloha

Name:	Kaipo Daniels
E-mail address:	nani@alaska.net
Aloha my brother mahalo for all your music.

Name:	Deborah Maddocks
E-mail address:	mookau@aloha.net
Homepage URL:	http://www.hslr.com
The Great Concerts,pictures and cd's we have will always keep Iz in our memory.

Name:	tosh fukino
E-mail address:	zv7t-fkn@asahi-net.or.jp
I miss him. His music will live in my heart forever.

Name:	Mitch Pocock
E-mail address:	konagold@gte.net
Miss you brah, listen to you music every day.

Name:	orlando Panoncillo
E-mail address:	castillo@ykt0.attnet.or.jp
Our prayers are with brother IZ and his Family Sons of Hawaii Club, Yokota Air Base, Japan

Name:	Chris & Cassie & Steven & Bradley Garrison
E-mail address:	cnc@shaka.net
Well miss you very much brother Iz

Name:	John W. Mosley
E-mail address:	JoRAND@worldnet.att.net
Bruddah Iz, we'll miss you, but your stories will be with us forever. god bless

Name:	Joyce Roe Flaugher
E-mail address:	Alohayall@aol.com
Mahalo for sharing your gifts with the world, Iz. Your voice may be silent but your spirit lives on through your music in our hearts.

Name:	Grantham Ohana
E-mail address:	monkies@gte.net
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We're going to miss a wonderful man, who fought for the Hawaiians....

Name:	Bob & Edith Chan
E-mail address:	Lopaka14@aol.com
My children, wife and myself loved his music. I brought joy and ohana spirit to us. We will miss him. Aloha oe Bruddah IZ!!!

Name:	Beverly Napolitan
E-mail address:	bigimed@ilhawaii.net
IZ...your angel voice will be sadly missed. You ARE the Hawaiian suppa man!