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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 06/17/2009 : 12:59:52 PM
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I don't know how to write this, but I think its time that I try. On March 22, My wife, Sheila, was killed in a car accident on the I5 freeway near Camp Pendleton (near Oceanside, California). I was driving but my injuries were not severe.
I just returned from a trip to Kaua`i last night. I scattered her ashes on the beach near Waipouli. We would have celebrated our 38th anniversary this month. I just don't have the words to describe how I feel. I haven't been frequenting taropatch very much lately, but will return on a limited basis.
However, while I was on Kaua`i my good friend, Paul Togioka, took me to the Na Hoku Hanohano awards as his guest. I got to see a lot of friends that I haven't seen in a while.
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 2:14:10 PM
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So sorry to hear this. You have my thoughts and prayers.
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
1918 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 2:24:09 PM
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| Dusty, I will say a prayer for your wife every time I drive past Waipouli now. Sending you cyber ((hugs)) |
Auntie Maria
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 2:29:44 PM
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| Dusty, you know you're in my prayers. I hope to see you again soon at Kaisen. |
Craig
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hikabe
Lokahi
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 2:30:01 PM
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| She is in paradise now. Condolences to you, your family, and the family and friends of your wife. |
Stay Tuned... |
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Ben
Lokahi
USA
122 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 2:41:51 PM
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| I'm nearing 38 years of marriage, too, and I can only imagine how devastating your loss must be. Please know that you and your families have our deepest sympathy. |
MÄlama pono
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Edited by - Ben on 06/17/2009 2:42:18 PM |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 2:58:30 PM
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Dusty - You have Paul and my deepest condolences. There are never the right words to soothe you and to give you comfort. Be happy for the time you had together. That makes it all the more precious. The hurt of having the one you love taken away under such circumstances is beyond anything I can imagine. Just know that you are sure to have the prayers and positive thoughts of the people here at Taro Patch.
Hala i ke ala ho`i `ole mai. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 4:01:57 PM
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Dusty,
Bev and I often talk about the beautiful, early morning music you and Sheila wafted into our hale at Kalani Honua. We also laugh about the look of embarrassment on Sheila's face seeing one big white haole in the curtainless shower. That naupaka just wasn't big enough.
God Bless you my friend,
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Peter Medeiros
`Olu`olu
546 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 4:55:12 PM
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Dear Dusty,
You and Sheila are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you. |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 5:44:51 PM
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| My deepest hope is for you to get through this in one piece. What a blow! Remember, you have friends here. |
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Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 6:37:24 PM
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Dusty,
I wish there was something I could write to ease your pain. You and Sheila have always been so kind to me so the news of her passing touched me deeply. Please let me know if there is anything I or we at the 'patch can do for you. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 6:53:21 PM
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Dusty - I just read this news out loud to Momi, without mentioning Sheila by name. She immediately remembered her from your stories, and said "Sheila?!?" Clearly, while we never met you or Sheila, you have touched our lives.
While it will provide little relief to your pain, please know that all of us here carry a piece of your grief with us now. |
Edited by - Retro on 06/18/2009 1:03:15 PM |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2009 : 9:06:26 PM
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Dear Dusty,
George and Nancy Kahumoku, and all your friends at camp at Napili next week will celebrate Sheila's life by dedicating this workshop to her. We will toast both of you at sunset on the seawall. I still smile when I think about that time you two first came to George's camp, (or maybe it was my first time), and you walked up to me, sitting there on the seawall with my evening cocktail, with big grins on your faces. It took me a few moments to realize that we were not at Keola's camp, and what a surprise it was to see you at that moment. I think I might have let out a yelp...
I have many fond memories of Sheila and you. As I scrolled through my photos, I noticed that whenever you were in the picture, Sheila was not far away. That's what I will remember.
Thank you for being our friends and sharing your lives with us.
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Edited by - Julie H on 06/18/2009 08:46:43 AM |
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Kaiulani
Akahai
77 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2009 : 04:04:56 AM
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Kimo & I send our aloha to you and your ohana...
Me Ke Aloha,
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Me Ke Aloha,
Ka'iulani
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John
`Olu`olu
656 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2009 : 06:35:06 AM
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Dear Dusty,
This is profoundly saddening and my heart goes out to you. There are no words to express the loss of ones life's partner and soulmate. Please accept my deepest condolence and sympathy.
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kihoalukid
Lokahi
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2009 : 06:45:30 AM
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| So sorry to hear this Dusty |
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My wife, Sheila
