The first working landing of 2007
Viewed: 1727 times.
|
People begin to gather
Viewed: 1673 times.
|
Braddah Kai...was great to see him again!
Viewed: 1655 times.
|
|
|
Dukie's Memory Table
Viewed: 1594 times.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This paddle (anchored to the concrete block) was dropped in after Dukie's ashes were scattered to mark the spot on the ocean floor.
Viewed: 1568 times.
|
Dukie's board
Viewed: 1547 times.
|
|
The crowd grows larger
Viewed: 1562 times.
|
|
This is always when you see all the old-timers at the same time together
Viewed: 1614 times.
|
|
Some music for everyone gathered
Viewed: 1556 times.
|
Kawika arrives
Viewed: 1509 times.
|
And Rudy
Viewed: 1523 times.
|
|
The service begins
Viewed: 1498 times.
|
|
The conch shell is blown by several as a farewell
Viewed: 1544 times.
|
Colored Homing pigeons are released...(It was VERY cool to watch them fly out, then group up together in the air, get their bearings, then head for home (Waipahu)
Viewed: 1541 times.
|
|
|
Braddah Gabby Makalena (to the right, blue shirt)
Viewed: 1645 times.
|
Buffalo Kealuna, a legendary beachboy, waterman and surfer from the Leeward side (Makaha, Waianae) greets old friends
Viewed: 1637 times.
|
Dukie's family & friends get on for the ride out to the scattering place
Viewed: 1514 times.
|
Dukie's wife Carol comes alongside as she holds the ashes, on their way out
Viewed: 1602 times.
|
And is joined by some escort canoes
Viewed: 1517 times.
|
|
Everyone gathers at the spot
Viewed: 1559 times.
|
Flowers are thrown into the water in his memory
Viewed: 1602 times.
|
The Hokule'a arrives for the scattering
Viewed: 1599 times.
|
A true sign of status within the community when the Hokule'a presents herself at a funeral.
Viewed: 1577 times.
|
Former Capt. Albert was on hand
Viewed: 1613 times.
|
Back on the beach from the funeral, it's time to bless the boat.
Viewed: 1634 times.
|
|
|
|
|
It is done...a new year, a fresh start
Viewed: 1686 times.
|
1st run
Viewed: 1628 times.
|
|
What a spectacular day!
Viewed: 1783 times.
|
The first turtle seen from the working boat in '07...a good sign!
Viewed: 1748 times.
|
