He oozed the true spirit of aloha

I have just a few short memories (for now):

- Following your dad through a job-site in the Oakland area, back in the early 80s (before you were born).  He was working as a carpenter on a home remodel.  I just remember him striking a large nail into a wood frame with a single blow of the hammer and being in awe of his strength & skill.  He was not cocky about it, though.  He came off as just a humble worker doing his part to give someone a better home.

- Driving with your mom & dad (again, around 1982) to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on a rainy winter night.  He took a $5 bill out of his wallet, and put it put it in the change machine at the arcade.  They watched me with smiles on their faces as I spent every last quarter playing skee ball and arcade games.  I grew up on very modest means, so that meant a great deal to me at the time.

- At Patty & Darren's home in California City, in the mid 90s.  He led a private performance of a Kamae family hula show, in which you, Keola & Brina were dancers.  He sang a number of traditional & popular Hawaiian songs, accompanied by his ukulele.  I remember being mesmerized by his voice.  I've since been to several professional luaus, but his voice stands out among them all.  Perhaps I am a bit biased, but I don't ever recall another singer that ever matched up with his perfect voice.  

- In general, I am struck by his gentle, calm demeanor in every interaction that I ever had with him.  Yes, I have heard him raise his voice.  But it was never mean-spirited - ever.  He oozed the true spirit of aloha.

I'm going to truly miss him.

Ron
Brother-in-law, Bay Area CA