Bruddah IZ
May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997
In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole
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Name: ululani maikai
Email: zee637@yahoo.com
URL: zee637@yahoo.com
Date: 9/29/99
Time: 12:48:41 PM
Comments
i just want to say i really miss the big guy!!! he was my idol throughout his music and his advice.i wish that he was still here right now. i will never forget the night that i saw him at a party performing.the moment that i saw him i was in shock. i never dreamt the day that i would see him in person. i was so glad that i got an autograph from him.the moment i heard his music i just fell in love him and his voice.and of course his messages to the youth of hawaii nei.all i want to say is god bless braddah iz and his family,stay strong and just keep the mans spirit alive.aloha wau ia oe.
o wau iho no, Ululani Maikai
Name: Bob Lancaster
Email: rslancastr@aol.com
URL: members.aol.com/rslancastr
Date: 9/28/99
Time: 5:08:22 PM
Comments
My wife and I were vacationing on Kauai when we heard the live version of "White Sandy Beach" on the radio. What a beautiful song, what a beautiful voice! And in the talking he did before starting the song, you could feel the love flowing between the singer and the audience.
I had to have this record! But the announcer never said who the artist was. I vowed I would look it up on the Internet when I got back to the mainland.
Two days later, I was leaving a souvenir shop when a CD display caught my eye. I picked up a CD, "IZ - The Man and His Music", and turned it over. There it was: "White Sandy Beach"! I couldn't help but feel I was MEANT to have this CD.
I listened to it out in the car, happy to have found this wonderfful artist, hoping to see him in concert one day. It wasn't until I read the liner notes that I found out that Iz had passed away.
I wish I had heard you years ago, Iz. I wish I could have met you. I found you and lost you on the same day. But, like all your other fans, I'll always have your music, which came from your heart, to live inside of mine.
Bob (a braddah haole)
Name: Ted Compoc
Email: Mokutc1@aol.com
URL:
Date: 9/28/99
Time: 10:54:04 AM
Comments
The best ever!! Being away from home for 40 years, Bruddah IZ kept the spirit in us through his music! Mahalo Brah!!!
Name: Brenda McComb
Email: Ms KAPAA@aol.com
URL:
Date: 9/28/99
Time: 7:21:01 AM
Comments
Mahalo for the beautiful music you have given us and you will not be forgotten. God Bless your family We love you braddah Iz
Name: Charles "Kamakahonu" Holmes
Email: holmescharles@netscape.net
URL:
Date: 9/27/99
Time: 5:37:41 PM
Comments
I've been a fan of Isarel Kamakawiwo`ole for many years and when he died it felt like a peice of Hawai`i died with him. There will never be another man like Iz, I'm sure that everyone will miss his smile, jokes, and the warm feeling of Aloha when he is around. I send out my condolences to the family of Isarel Kamakawiwo`ole, may God bless you all. I know that his memory will live on forever in his music, and I know that his memory will never die as long us Hawaiians keep his music alive ONIPA`A
Name: Charles "Kamakahonu" Holmes
Email: holmescharles@netscape.net
URL:
Date: 9/27/99
Time: 5:37:32 PM
Comments
I've been a fan of Isarel kamakawiwo`ole for many years and when he died it felt like a peice of Hawai`i died with him. There will never be another man like Iz, I'm sure that everyone will miss his smile, jokes, and the warm feeling of Aloha when he is around. I send out my condolences to the family of Isarel Kamakawiwo`ole, may God bless you all. I know that his memory will live on forever in his music, and I know that his memory will never die as long us Hawaiians keep his music alive ONIPA`A
Name: Revatinatha Dasa
Email: hanuman@gte.net
URL:
Date: 9/25/99
Time: 11:24:49 AM
Comments
God bless brother Iz for his love and compassion, Aloha
Name: Martin Jordaan
Email: mjjord@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/25/99
Time: 10:16:14 AM
Comments
I was in on vacation in Maui last month and wanted to bring back some Aloha music. I walked into a music store in Kahului on the last day of my trip and asked the clerk what she recommended for traditional music. IZ's "In dis life" was what she recommended.
I am so glad to have shared the music IZ made, it has made a big impact on me.
One love, Aloha! Martin
Name: Manoa Davis
Email: antoine@erols.com
URL:
Date: 9/24/99
Time: 4:31:30 PM
Comments
I REMEMBER SEEING THE MAKAHA SONS OF NI'IHAU AND AT LUAUS IZ AND SKIPPY WOULD BE THE ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS A CHILD THEN AND DIDN'T QUITE APPRECIATE OUR HAWAIIAN HERITAGE, NOW THAT I AM ALL GROWN UP (LIVING AWAY FROM HOME...WASHINGTON DC) I HAVE COME TO REALIZE THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME. LISTENING TO BRUDDAH IZ HELPS ME REMEMBER MY HOME. HE WILL NEVER BE REPLACED. HE IS MISSED EXTREMELY. A HUI HOU IZ. ALOHA
Name: Rolita Flores Ezeonu
Email: rfezeonu@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/24/99
Time: 11:12:00 AM
Comments
BRADDAH IZ:
KEEP FLYING WITH THE ANGELS...JUST WANTED TO WRITE THIS TO YOU-I LEARNED IT AT A CAMP...ANONYMOUS AUTHOR.
"HOW COULD ANYONE EVER TELL YOU, YOU WERE ANYTHING LESS THAN BEAUTIFUL? HOW COULD ANYONE EVER TELL YOU WERE LESS THAN WHOLE? HOW COULD ANYONE FAIL TO NOTICE THAT YOUR LOVING IS A MIRACLE? HOW DEEPLY YOU'RE CONNECTED TO MY SOUL."
MAHALO NUI LOA FOR TOUCHING MY LIFE.
PEACE BE WITH YOU.
ALOHA-ROLITA
Name: Rolita Flores Ezeonu
Email: rfezeonu@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/24/99
Time: 11:06:53 AM
Comments
BRADDAH IZ:
KEEP FLYING WITH THE ANGELS...JUST WANTED TO WRITE THIS TO YOU-I LEARNED IT AT A CAMP...ANONYMOUS AUTHOR.
"HOW COULD ANYONE EVER TELL YOU, YOU WERE ANYTHING LESS THAN BEAUTIFUL? HOW COULD ANYONE EVERY TELL YOU WERE LESS THAN WHOLE? HOW COULD ANYONE FAIL TO NOTICE THAT YOUR LOVING IS A MIRACLE? HOW DEEPLY YOU'RE CONNECTED TO MY SOUL."
MAHALO NUI LOA FOR TOUCHING MY LIFE.
PEACE BE WITH YOU.
ALOHA-ROLITA
Name: Louise & Al Mendrala
Email: rockynorth@coslink.net
URL: www.concentric.net/~rockyboy
Date: 9/23/99
Time: 3:56:29 PM
Comments
Unfortunately, we never had the chance to see Iz in concert. We have been heavily into contemporary Hawaiian music for a number of years. We have all of Iz's CDs, and they have been played over, and over, and over!
I wish we would have had the opportunity to see him in concert, but the timing never quite worked out... that would have such a lasting memory.
Name: Adam Bediamol
Email: kumuboy8@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/21/99
Time: 4:45:33 PM
Comments
I was insipered to pick up my ukulele everyday to play his music. It was a challange for myself to try and learn the chords of his songs. I wish I could have met my musical idol.
Name: Christopher Kauakea Fletcher
Email: kauakea@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/21/99
Time: 8:38:33 AM
Comments
To a legend for all times, my aloha and prayers to you and your family. Sing with the choirs of Angels.
Name: Kapiolani DuBose
Email: KapiolaniD@Fatbrain.com
URL:
Date: 9/20/99
Time: 6:42:54 AM
Comments
I loved his music he reminded me what being Hawaiian was all about.
Name: Pamela Stanton
Email: iamlittleone@hotmail com
URL:
Date: 9/18/99
Time: 10:30:15 AM
Comments
I moved to arkansas this year July, 1999. and miss Hawaii and Bro IZ's music so bad, I bought 3 of his C.D's before I moved because I knew that over here I would never hear his beautiful voice again. I was listaening to his C.D. and "White Sandy Beach" and "In this life" came on the C.D. and I could not help myself-- I started to cry!! I miss Hawaii, the people, and the music soooo bad. its killing me. Please tell Bro. Iz's wife and family I loved him and all Hawaiian music, Jawaiian, and all the people, even in Arkansas Bro. Iz lives on in my heat and in his music. Take care and God bless you all, ALOHA and Mahalo for the music of Bro. IZ. Forever a loving fan, Pamela Stanton, Hawaiian name, Ku'ulei Lauai
E-mail address Iamlittleone@hotmail.com
Name: Mary Berkhoudt
Email: JD2Esq@aol.com
URL:
Date: 9/17/99
Time: 7:46:09 PM
Comments
I just got back from a two week vacation (one on the Big Island, and one on Kauai). I fell in love with his music. I bought three of his CD's, and only wished I had bought more. I cannot find any here. His voice was beautiful and haunting. He'll be missed.
Name: kawika perez
Email: brodieboy@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/15/99
Time: 7:05:56 AM
Comments
You're the best ever! You are missed immensely. God bless you and your family; and i know you're making beautiful music up there, can't wait to hear it!
Name: Phil & Val Ibarra
Email: Waiohinu@Hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/14/99
Time: 11:16:26 AM
Comments
Aloha, We would to say "Mahalo Nui Loa," for all the awesome Hawaiian Music and the Mana, Bradda IZ has installed in our Ohana, in Olympia, Washington. Val and I, grew up in a little town in Waiohinu, Ka'u, Hawaii. We will always will be a part of your life through your music and your Hawaiian Mana for the people of Hawaii.
Aloha Phil & Val Ibarra Lacey, WA
Name: Mitch Tam
Email: mitchtam@webtv.net
URL:
Date: 9/11/99
Time: 4:28:05 PM
Comments
Aloha Bruddah Iz.. I no miss your music-it will always be here for us. I miss your kolohe ways and good words of advice for our keiki. I miss jokin around with you on the net. Aloha my bruddah "dawg" P.S. I hope you and sista Rel no mind. I going come stay with you guys when my turn come.
Name: Laura
Email: hibound@texas.net
URL:
Date: 9/10/99
Time: 6:17:21 AM
Comments
Iz is the greatest. I discovered him on my last trip to Hawaii. I am currently living in TX but will be moving to HI next year. His music gives me hope to carry on and moves me in my mind to Hawaii the land I've loved for 15 years. Thanks to Bruddah IZ.
Name: Elizabeth Morales
Email: TikiReef2@aol.com
URL: TikiReef.com
Date: 9/9/99
Time: 8:17:50 AM
Comments
I have discovered Israel Kamakawiwo,ole, music.I love what he stood for.Iam not hawwaiian but I love the music it make you feel good in side .some times it brings tears to my eyes when I hear his music.I love when he makes me laugh when he says he,s joke .On his CD IZ in concert.love that CD LOVE Always liz morales ps MY son tells me. Mom you listen to that CD again. heehee Aloha
Name: Wendy Niihau
Email: w_enos@hotmail.com
URL:
Date: 9/9/99
Time: 2:07:03 AM
Comments
we gonna miss you, cuz. I never knew, I have been gone from Hawai'i too long. Time to come home for us all.
Name: Jennifer
Email: jmuwahine@hotmail.edu
URL:
Date: 9/9/99
Time: 12:55:55 AM
Comments
I just wanted to say that when I lived in Hawaii, I loved listening to Bruddah Iz sing his Hawaiian music. I remember going to one of his birthday bash concerts at the Shell. I have all of his CD's and now that I live in Virginia I play them all the time to remind me of my island home.
Name: karen adams
Email: k_adamsthomas@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 9/8/99
Time: 4:47:59 AM
Comments
I just feel compelled to tell yout that just a few days ago my brother david introduced me to the music Of Bruddah IZ only a few days ago. I love the Hawaiian people and have so much respect for the culture. I can't tell you how much Israels' music has touched my heart in only a short time. When I hear him sing "White Sandy Beach" with his sweet melodic voice it brings a tear to my eye.
Name: Mika`ele Pavao
Email: mipavao@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 9/1/99
Time: 8:11:57 AM
Comments
I loved his music and everything he did i always thought i couldnt play the ukelele but i looked up to him and said if he could i could!!!!!!!!!!! ALOHA MIKA
Name: Ken Chavez
Email: KACHACHA@aol.com
URL:
Date: 9/1/99
Time: 09:51:01 AM
Comments
The family took a vacation to Hawaii last week and I picked up "IZ IN CONCERT". I saw his CD's all over. I wondered who this guy was! I decided to buy a tape for myself and was pleasantly suprised how much myself and my family enjoyed it. We have been back to the mainland now for about a week and we are still listening to it. I hope I can find his other work here. I didn't even know IZ had passed away until I read the jacket in the tape. I still can't believe it. I have been a Cecilio & Kapono fan for years and now I have found someone else I can enjoy!! Thank you, Ken Chavez & Family
Name: Mika`ele Pavao
Email: mipavao@yahoo.com
URL:
Date: 9/1/99
Time: 08:11:57 AM
Comments
I loved his music and everything he did i always thought i couldnt play the ukelele but i looked up to him and said if he could i could!!!!!!!!!!! ALOHA MIKA
Name: Ray & Denise Passes
Email: raypass@aol.com
URL:
Date: 9/1/99
Time: 06:31:55 AM
Comments
The way to listen to old Hawaii Music. We shall miss him forever. Aloha & Mahalo