The first working landing of 2007
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People begin to gather
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Braddah Kai...was great to see him again!
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Dukie's Memory Table
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This paddle (anchored to the concrete block) was dropped in after Dukie's ashes were scattered to mark the spot on the ocean floor.
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Dukie's board
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The crowd grows larger
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This is always when you see all the old-timers at the same time together
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Some music for everyone gathered
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Kawika arrives
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And Rudy
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The service begins
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The conch shell is blown by several as a farewell
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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)
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Braddah Gabby Makalena (to the right, blue shirt)
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Buffalo Kealuna, a legendary beachboy, waterman and surfer from the Leeward side (Makaha, Waianae) greets old friends
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Dukie's family & friends get on for the ride out to the scattering place
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Dukie's wife Carol comes alongside as she holds the ashes, on their way out
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And is joined by some escort canoes
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Everyone gathers at the spot
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Flowers are thrown into the water in his memory
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The Hokule'a arrives for the scattering
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A true sign of status within the community when the Hokule'a presents herself at a funeral.
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Former Capt. Albert was on hand
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Back on the beach from the funeral, it's time to bless the boat.
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It is done...a new year, a fresh start
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1st run
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What a spectacular day!
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The first turtle seen from the working boat in '07...a good sign!
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