"Auwe! What a loss! Incredible man. If you haven't already...watch the youtube video. Aloha Kanalu....you are the greatest Kamehameha warrior from the class of 1972. None of us can replace the void he leaves....but all of us must collectively do what we can. Watch the video." Bimo Akiona
"There is really no way to speak to this great loss except to say that with every breath he took, our brother George was a true Warrior. Terry & I had just returned to Honolulu from Maui last night and I will always believe that it was no coincidence running into Lois (who had just arrived from Kona) in baggage claim. We rushed to Queens along with Lois in time to tell George how much we loved him. My last words to George was to tell him that the next time I see him, he will be standing with open arms to greet me. a hui hou my dearest brother." Peter Gonsalves
"While it's so sad to say Aloha to George I do believe he is in a much better place. My condolences to his family, I always remember his mother bringing him to school in their van. Her devotion truly inspires me to be a good mother to my sons. The video is awesome and I will share it will all my Ohana. Let's all remember to leave this place better than we found it as George has! Aloha ke Akua to all of you!" Marie Quindica Cuomo
"Kanalu was a friend of mine who never failed to kokua whenever I called his office. We wrote several songs together, the latest songs are part of the collection from the Hokule‘a Legacy CD.I will mis my friend and offer my sincerest condolences to his ‘ohana." Kenneth Makuakane '75
"Mahalo on the update, there will be an empty spot in all our hearts that will be hard to fill. George, we love you!" Stephanie Naone-Sennish
"Thank you for keeping us well informed. I appreciate your efforts. This time it was very sad news for us. However, it appears George was very tired and wanted to rest. So I guess we should be happy for him. I too will miss him." Kevin Lima
"My heart is heavy for the passing of a dear, dear friend. The memorable times we spent together that began in high school, especially the music we shared at his home on Duval St. I have admired and loved this great man for the never ending dedication to better himself despite his physical hardships. My tears fall knowing that in this life I will never see him again, never talk to him again, never hug him again. He has been an icon to me and I will never, never forget him. I am Proud to call him my Brother." Aloha Nui Loa, Al Kaai
"ahhhh... george's passing brings to light how very fragile and short life is. george filled his 54 years with incredible accomplishments in spite of his circumstances, if anything, his circumstances strengthened his resolve. i regret not spending more time with george... not learning more from him. but i will always be grateful for his friendship and confidence in me. blessings and aloha to his 'ohana. please know how much george was loved and respected. a hui hou, george. mahalo nui!" - Joanne Makalena
"........Hearing, today, of George's departure from life saddens me deeply, butreflects on how he persevered through his life of medical challenges tobecome a Man among Men, a teacher amongst all teachers and a friend thatwill last through eternity. My heart and prayers goes out to the familyand to the class of "72", who I know are all grieving together. When weare done fulfilling the sorrows of our hearts, we should rejoice withsong and dance for all that George has done, celebrating his life thatwas just so "Unbelievable". I dance and sing for you George." - Ed Han
"It's so difficult to think of the world without George. He taught me so much about living a life that is pono, and I think he touched so many people. Although I didn't see him as often as I would have liked because I live on the mainland, I was able to see him on my last trip home and let him know how much he is loved. I think that my life was enriched from having known George." - Laureen Kim
Ke au'i nei kala...welo! welo!
Ke au'i nei kala...welo! welo!
Ke molehulehu mai nei...nakolo! nakolo!
Ke molehulehu mai nei...nakolo! nakolo!
Na po'o ana i lalo...he moku o Lehua!
Na po'o ana i lalo...he moku o Lehua!
Ma'awihilani...he moe, he moe!
Ma'awihilani...he moe! he moe!
Aloha e kukula o ka lani
Aloha e kukula o ka honua.
Au'e anu,anu o u mau iwi hilo nei.
A hui hou, Kanalu!
- Anonymous
2 comments:
ahhhh... george's passing brings to light how very fragile and short life is. george filled his 54 years with incredible accomplishments in spite of his circumstances, if anything, his circumstances strengthened his resolve. i regret not spending more time with george... not learning more from him. but i will always be grateful for his friendship and confidence in me. blessings and aloha to his 'ohana. please know how much george was loved and respected. a hui hou, george. mahalo nui!
It's so difficult to think of the world without George. He taught me so much about living a life that is pono, and I think he touched so many people. Although I didn't see him as often as I would have liked because I live on the mainland, I was able to see him on my last trip home and let him know how much he is loved. I think that my life was enriched from having known George.
Laureen Kim
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