In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole - Memory Guestbook (11/97)

11/97

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:	Namuia Malala Jr.
I love bradda IZ. I listen to his music alot and i am going to miss him.

Sat Nov 29 15:53

Name:	Rob Ernst
E-mail address:	sky771@aol.com
My first and only exposure to Mr. Israel's music was while listening to an NPR story of his death in July, 1997. I thought his voice was the most beautiful I'd ever heard. What a tragedy his death brings for those who knew and loved him. Now I will search for his music, and perhaps, if I'm lucky draw close to his heart.

Fri Nov 28 18:22

Name:

uilani

bradda IZ- hey aloha's from da mainland. i jus wanted to say dat u have real kine enspired me in all i do and i am very proud to b hawaiian and am proud to b who i am. da music dat u made was da bomb!!! 2 da family, well no b sad k!! he brought such good kine music and everyone around everywhere is apreciating it and just becuz he is gone, doesn't mean he is gone, he lives in everyone now and he is in all our hearts!!well i goin say my aloha's now k, so mahalo nui loa!!!! -uilani

Fri Nov 28 09:44

Name:	The Boever Family
E-mail address:	boeverjc@swbell.net
We're very sorry to hear about IZ. We were fortunate to see IZ in concert on the Big Island in April 1997. It was unbelievably great. We play his music every day. He brings the spirit of Hawaii to the Midwest. We will miss him. Aloha, The Boevers

Thu Nov 27 10:42

Name:	Kolohe K Kapu
E-mail address:	kkapu456@makani.k12.hi.us

Tue Nov 25 15:19

Name:	haumea
E-mail address:	haumea@pacbell.net
Homepage URL:	http://www.geocities.com/broadway/5966/kids.html
Cuz- Mahalo for all da days you spoke with me. And mahalo for talking with me on the phone at Queen's. Also for the times you were there for Jessie. I miss you lots, and always leev you notes in IzChat because you still insai deah. My daughter loves to dance Ka Hui La Wai....always for you., haumea

Mon Nov 24 21:20

Name:	Jimmy Maestro
E-mail address:	collinsm@ite.net
First saw him too late- Waikiki Shell November '96. Awesome performance- outstanding interview on KCCN the Friday before. Miss him terribly now. Play his music all the time. "I know that I won't live forever......." I get chills every time I hear that line.

Mon Nov 24 12:43

Name:	Maui Iosefa Kaleihuia Sibbett
E-mail address:	mauisibbett@hotmail.com
BRUDDAH IZ, MANY MANY MAHALOS FOR DA SOLID MUSIC FOR ALL DIS TIME. ONE DAY BRA YOU AND ME GOIN MEET ON A WHITE SANDY BEACH IN DA HAWAI'I IN DA SKY! ALOHA PUMEHANA, MAUI DA HA-"Y"-N SUPA MAN

Sat Nov 22 13:38

Name:	Leland Pico
E-mail address:	ewapico@msn.com
We will miss his concerts here in Washington St., but we will always listen to his CDs that remind us of all the love and aloha from back home.

Sat Nov 22 10:13

Name:	Ben Iosefa
E-mail address:	b-iosefa@usa.net
Braddah Iz, During these years Ive always been inspired by your music. I use to live in the house next door to you in Makaha, yes! the one with the big banyon tree.I lived on Makau street all my life and I loved everything about it. The hauole guy who use to live next door married my mom. I never got to actually meet you but I wish I did. Ive listened to your music ever since I was a little boy. I remember I grew up playing under that banyon tree on Makau street. I like to say that thanks for the words and love you have given to us. You will always be in my heart no matter what. My love goes out to you and your whole family. I will always remember you and Ill always pray for you. Love you braddah IZ

Fri Nov 21 06:49

Name:	John Santiago
E-mail address:	Surfindude@aol.com
Brudda you going to missed dearly... Waianae Class of 78'

Thu Nov 20 13:14

Name:	Marvin Lum
E-mail address:	HawynEye@aol.com
I now live in up in San Francisco Bay area and have always listened to Braddah Iz. Whenever I listen to his music it makes me proud to have that Hawaiian blood in me. I even remember when he was with the original "Makaha Sons of Niihau" playing down in Waianae, Makaha and Nanakuli and of course Hanks in Kaimuki. Yeah...I am going to miss the true Hawaiian voice of a wonderful Hawaiian....all we got is his CD's and of course I am very fortunate to have the LP albums. Aloha brah...take care .... Marv

Wed Nov 19 20:59

Name:	Marvin Lum
E-mail address:	HawynEye@aol.com
I've listened to him and da boys ever since they were down in Waianae and Makaha. Terrific.....just terriffic!

Wed Nov 19 20:43

Name:	Maka
E-mail address:	MAKAAHOA@aol.com
Iloved Bradda IZ. He was a very good singer and everyone loved him. May he rest in peace now. Love you lots.

Wed Nov 19 20:23

Name:	Ryan Abara
I am sad to say that brudda Iz has left us. He was my idol. I really love his songs and his powerful voice. I will never foret the Hawaiian Supa Man. Supeee

Wed Nov 19 15:57

Name:

Shayna Ashley

I am a great fan of Bruddah Iz!!!! He lives on within all the hearts of the people of Hawaii; and he surely lives on within me. Here in college at Washington State College his music has given me great confidence. While writing papers for my english class, my topics have always been someway related to either the unjust history of my native Hawaiian ancestors or Hawaiian sovereignty; and I always listen to his music which makes me cry. His music, his words remind me that Hawaii and it's people are fragile; and if I a kanaka moali doesn't do anything about the suffering our `aina and people have been exposed to then our `aina will die and our people will become extinct. Thank you Bruddah Iz for your inspiration. You will be legend in my heart. A legend I will share with my children; music I will pass on to them. Memories of you will live on FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! much love and aloha to you, his family, and much, much more love and aloha to you, Bruddah Iz. Shayna Kitty Ka`imilani Ashley

Tue Nov 18 18:19

Name:	Kicho
IZ an hiz music is tha sh*t!

Tue Nov 18 10:15

Name:	Dori Carreira
E-mail address:	Dopeyd1@gte.net
Thank you for establishing a dreambook for IZ. He is missed so dearly by all of us. He was truly the Hawaiian Suppa Man, yeah? How do you establish a Dreambook? It's a hip idea. okay then. PEACE & ALOHA... Dopey d1

Mon Nov 17 19:26

Name:	Doriann Marie Carreira
E-mail address:	Dopeyd1@gte.net
You really touched my soul! I'll always love you Bruddah Iz. Your music blew my mind and touched my heart. ME KE ALOHA PUMEHANA E ALA E AND SUPE Doriann M.Carreira

Mon Nov 17 19:20

Name:	Alena
E-mail address:	FOBsTeine@aol.com
Even after the 4 1/2 months that have passed since the passing of Iz, I still on a daily basis think of how wonderfully he portrayed my love for Hawai'i. I think many of us have these feelings...and it just took this talented man to put into words what we all have felt. Mahalo nui loa, bruddah Iz. Thanks for the memories...and more than anything, mahalo for your music that will live forever within our hearts. I love you, bruddah. A hui hou ke malama pono. Alena

Mon Nov 17 14:07

Name:	Tom Locascio
E-mail address:	toml1@flash.net
Homepage URL:	http://www.flash.net/~toml1
I have all 3 of Iz's solo cd's. The more I listen the more I miss him. "In 'dis Life" is probably the most beautiful song ever written/recorded. Mahalo Aloha, Tom

Mon Nov 17 09:52

Name:	Jeff Newman
E-mail address:	kepe@gte.net
Growing up here I didn't appreciate Hawaii as much as I did when I was forced to leave with the military. I came back 1 year before IZ died. His music, and finally being home was an inspiration to live and love Aloha. My wife (from Ohio) loved Israel's music, and that helped to open her up to everything from music to plate lunch. IZ...we miss you.

Sat Nov 15 01:32

Name:	Edi Stocker
E-mail address:	estocker@nekomail-us.com
I only heard one of his songs on the radio. Tommorow I will try to find his records... He is not dead, he is within us - forever. Edi

Fri Nov 14 22:51

Name:	smokumjo
E-mail address:	smokumjo@gte.net
He will be missed, but his music will live on in the hearts of the hawaiians and the hawaiians at heart.. A HUI HOU MALAMA PONO .........

Wed Nov 12 19:03

Name:	TYRONE FERREIRA
E-mail address:	isaiah@hgea.org
Iz you are the bomb, it doesn't matter how big you are it matters on your heart,which you have alot of. Every time I hear you play the uke, I dream of being like you. Iz it was very sad you had to leave us so early but my memories of your graet fingers picking and strumming the uke will always be in my mind.

Mon Nov 10 22:21

Name:	Laura/Dez/& Alaka'i Martin
E-mail address:	lmartin.mci@campus.mci.com
Bruddah IZ.... Mountain of a man,..., Voice of an angel.... You'll always be in our hearts...Much love. -The Martin Ohana-

Mon Nov 10 22:11

Name:	Rick Gano
E-mail address:	rgano@inforum.net
We were lucky to have learned about Iz on a recent trip to Kuaui. It is sad it was because of his death. To me he has the most angelic voice I have ever heard. In his death, he has brought new life into mine.

Sun Nov 9 08:50

Name:	Graham Mills
E-mail address:	lunalilo@msn.com
Bruddah Iz's music will live on forever, so he'll never be forgotten! I've spent many years in Hawaii, and visit every year, and the music is wonderful.

Sat Nov 8 18:56

Name:	Larry Brede
E-mail address:	sckanaka@groupz.net
Homepage URL:	http://mixed-plate.com
Bruddah Iz brought special memories to Hawaiians everywhere. . .even us kanakas in South Carolina! He captured the essence of Hawaii, bringing back memories of "small kid time," underscoring contemporary issues, and even "facing future." Mahalo, Bruddah Iz, for keeping our culture alive, especially for those of us so far away.

Sat Nov 8 12:05

Name:	Larry
E-mail address:	ElRoi1811@aol.com
Sending a thank you to Braddah Iz from a Hilo boy stuck on the mainland...your tapes took me home everytime braddah....aloha

Sat Nov 8 00:34

Name:	Kauilani Kalani
E-mail address:	future4@aloha.net
Bradda Isreal Kamakawiwole Was An Insperation To Everyone All Over The World He Touched Peoples Hearts He Did Drugs But He Turend His Self Around And He Realized That You Cant Live Forever So While Your Alive Might As Well Cherish It While You Can So Thats What He Did. He Also Thought Kids To Not Be In Gangs Because When You Die Your Family Will Suffer The Pain And Everytime He Would Visit Schools And Give Speeches His Saying Would Be "Use Da Rag To Wipe You Hanabugars Not To Use It a Symbol In a Gang".. We All Luv Bradda Iz IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISREAL KAMAKAWIWOOLE IZ WILL NEVER DIE HE STILL WILL BE IN ALL OUR HEARTS

Wed Nov 5 13:41

Name:	Missagh Rajaei
E-mail address:	rajaei@aloha.net
i loved his music!! I am a good friend of Robert Ferrigno. I wish i had the privalege to meet him!

Tue Nov 4 22:58

Name:	Fred & Laurel Hansford
E-mail address:	4t2@uniserve.com
Thanks for the music. Iz is living in a sovereign land.

Mon Nov 3 22:35

Name:	Kris Kupau
E-mail address:	oahuboy63@hotmail.com
uncle iz, u iz da man alwayz and foa eva. u enlighten evarybodies heart and soul. jus one aloha foa evaryting u did foa oua people. from da ohana in california. u da man.

Sun Nov 2 23:12

Name:	Phil and Evelyn Morrison
E-mail address:	philmorrison@worldnet.att.net
We are so sad the IZ is no longer with us. We will always remember him and his wonderfull music. His family and friends are in our prayers. He will be sadly missed....he was the greatest!!! Phil and Evelyn Morrison

Sat Nov 1 23:28

Name:	Lisa
E-mail address:	lisa@lisa.lisa
Homepage URL:	http://lisa.lisa
I love the IZ! I have died a thousand deaths since he left the Earth! May his spirit live forever

Sat Nov 1 20:47

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