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A few days ago a friend sent me an old pic of a trip I took to Kaho‘olawe with a group of friends, building a water catchment system. The island is famous for being 1 of 2 major Hawaiian islands that are not open to the public. The first being Ni‘ihau, which is privately owned and Kaho‘olawe, which was owned by the US military until 1995. The military used Kaho‘olawe as a bombing range for decades (don't get me started about this) so its a dangerous place, with unexploded ordinance everywhere. One of my closest friends was on that trip. He was going through a lot at the time. Too personal to share, since its his story to tell, not mine. But I remember sitting with him next to that structure talking about how happy he was in that moment, how proud he was to do the work as a Native Hawaiian. He passed away not too long after this. Looking at this it took me back to that moment on that hill, next to him. The structure we built was going to bring water, life to the land. I remember he was happy.
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wow, what a story. it’s infuriating what the us military has down to the Hawaiian islands (amongst other places) “his story to tell” speaks so highly of your character
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I lost my friend when we were in the mountains We were hiking then wind came and we lost him Wind and snow together is crazy we found his buddy after 72days searching
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No one attain the height of success as a loner. There are friends that stick closer than family
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super cool - thanks for sharing!
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Ah man sorry to hear he passed, but having positive memories of smiling and joy is what we should hold onto
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such a wonderful photo & happy memory of you all doing this build. but i really am so sorry for the loss of your friend 💛 💛 💛
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What a tender tribute. Mahalos for sharing 🤙
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@lostfleurs
OK wow! I hadn’t read much you posted before but after reading this, just want to say 🙏🏼 for writing this and opening this door in such a way. Here in Australia, there are many Polynesian people, (of course connected to Hawaiian Peoples), and the love and struggles and need for sovereignty are often the same. I count many amongst my friends, and I remember the words of some of my Native American friends too…. We are all related 💫.
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Thanks for sharing and sorry for your loss 💜🫶🌈
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He was one of the good ones for sure Brave man posting a pic when you were extra husky lol
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful memory with us. And I am very sorry for the loss of your friend. This post made me think that my friends will surely remember me with good memories one day
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Sry to hear that, may he rest in peace!
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I hope his soul rests in peace. Was that structure successfully built and did it bring water and life to the land?
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@investanything
that’s a powerful story, and i’m sorry for your loss. as someone actively serving in the US military, i can’t help but feel a sense of responsibility for this. i’m glad they were able to reclaim their land. much respect🫡
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Thanks JB, brought a tear to my eye this morning. Some of us, just need to remember that we live from moment to moment. We aren't invulnerable and are very well mortal... we forget about our mortality. Yet, while our bodies may one day stop functioning, the memory remains. Cherish the memories of your family and good friends. Have a splendid day.
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Sorry about that bro May his soul RIP
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@yeoraemyson
Building it in real life
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Hearing about your wonderful experience has moved me deeply. あなたの素晴らしい経験の話を聞けて、心が震えています。
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Such a beautiful story, people that go through things and still put a smile on their face deserve the best for real, glad he was able to bring life to the land and sad his life was cut short, may his gentle soul rest in peace
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