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The First Week, Part 2 of 3

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Friday Morning, August 24th, 2007...The day of Dukie's Funeral and the 1st day back in action for the Na Hoku II.
This album has a mix of both 'kine pix from that day, but most are of the funeral. It was sad & wonderful all at the same time. For those who didn't know Dukie, here is a little background, and for those who did, maybe there'll be a surprise or two:

Douglas "Dukie" Kuahulu
Aug. 3, 1937 - Aug. 11, 2007
A Treasure Of The Sea, Sand and Surf

Caddie, Oahu Country Club, late 50's. Beach Boy, Waikiki, 1955-2006. High Diver for Guy Lombardo's Show in New York City, early 1960's, Also performed at The World's Fair, NYC, 1964. Original Crew, Hokule'a, 1976. Was in the movies "South Pacific" and "Hawaii", also appeared in "Hawaii 5-0". Some of his many interests included Carving Tiki's, Weaving Coconut Leaf Hats & Bowls,
Chess, Backgammon, Bowling, Cards and Pool.

The first working landing of 2007 Viewed: 142 times.	People begin to gather Viewed: 158 times.	Braddah Kai...was great to see him again! Viewed: 160 times.	Viewed: 140 times.	Viewed: 125 times.
Dukie's Memory Table Viewed: 136 times.	Viewed: 141 times.	Viewed: 126 times.	Viewed: 126 times.	Viewed: 120 times.
Viewed: 129 times.	Viewed: 124 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: 148 times.	Dukie's board Viewed: 126 times.	Viewed: 124 times.
The crowd grows larger Viewed: 132 times.	Viewed: 114 times.	This is always when you see all the old-timers at the same time together Viewed: 127 times.	Viewed: 114 times.	Some music for everyone gathered Viewed: 138 times.
Kawika arrives Viewed: 131 times.	And Rudy Viewed: 133 times.	Viewed: 112 times.	The service begins Viewed: 118 times.	Viewed: 120 times.
The conch shell is blown by several as a farewell Viewed: 124 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: 127 times.	Viewed: 107 times.	Viewed: 110 times.	Braddah Gabby Makalena (to the right, blue shirt) Viewed: 130 times.
Buffalo Kealuna, a legendary beachboy, waterman and surfer from the Leeward side (Makaha, Waianae) greets old friends Viewed: 142 times.	Dukie's family & friends get on for the ride out to the scattering place Viewed: 140 times.	Dukie's wife Carol comes alongside as she holds the ashes, on their way out Viewed: 157 times.	And is joined by some escort canoes Viewed: 135 times.	Viewed: 133 times.
Everyone gathers at the spot Viewed: 134 times.	Flowers are thrown into the water in his memory Viewed: 133 times.	The Hokule'a arrives for the scattering Viewed: 122 times.	A true sign of status within the community when the Hokule'a presents herself at a funeral. Viewed: 130 times.	Former Capt. Albert was on hand Viewed: 165 times.
Back on the beach from the funeral, it's time to bless the boat. Viewed: 159 times.	Viewed: 118 times.	Viewed: 128 times.	Viewed: 141 times.	Viewed: 121 times.
It is done...a new year, a fresh start Viewed: 170 times.	1st run Viewed: 132 times.	Viewed: 164 times.	What a spectacular day! Viewed: 205 times.	The first turtle seen from the working boat in '07...a good sign! Viewed: 190 times.

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