Email: jrubens@attglobal.net Comments URL: You will be missed. Comments as a fan i loved iz his singing just made me feel good on the inside but made me dance on the outside. Email: dks80@hotmail.com Time: 09:45 AM Time: 09:06 PM URL: URL: the song [over the rainbow/its a wonderful world] moved me to tears. Date: Saturday, September 28, 2002 WHOA UNCLE YOU 43 ALREADY… I ALSO WANTED TO SAY WASSUP. I MISS THE GET TOGETHERS WITH NALU, ANALU, & PAKE DOWN ON AMANA ST. Time: 05:52 PM URL: . Braddah Iz and I go back in the middle stages of the Makaha Sons of Niihau. URL: Email: stacylynnkreel@yahoo.com Comments Comments URL: Time: 10:51 AM Date: Saturday, August 24, 2002 Name: Raul Fernandez Iz was a marvelous man, a supreme humanitarian who I hold in esteem next to Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, Sitting Bull, and Queen Liliuokalani. Email: robert.smith@dcaa.mil you are so graceful in every way. Name: John Donahue His voice is magical, without ever seeing him his voice has captured the image of his soul. ——————————————————————————–, Name: margaret evans Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 Name: Arturo Rojas Aloha, Raul Fernandez. Email: boris@freemejl.cz Forgive me – please- for being late. URL: purple-pride His legacy will live on, through us, through his music, and in out hearts. ——————————————————————————–, Name: william kalamakuaikalani  DeBolt Comments Email: lcovey@iowatelecom.net Time: 08:42 AM Iz – A gentle man with a big heart and a delicate sound. Il cantante Israel kamakawiwo'ole è famoso in tutto il mondo per la sua versione di Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Then I heard Israel’s version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and from the first sound of his voice, I was completely overcome. Date: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 I am forever changed. Rest well IZ and thank you. And upon researching him we found we fell in love with his music past his lifetime and was very sad. It was perfect and beautiful. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Norman George Hodgson Comments URL: Name: Becky Hoekstra FROM HIS VOICE, I CAN BELIEVE HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. È la versione free del più noto Guitar-Pro (anche se in realtà entrambi permettono di suonare una più ampia gamma di … Comments Time: 01:46 PM My deepest sympathy to his family. . I wish could have known him earlier. Comments Cuz!! Date: Sunday, July 28, 2002 In searching the internet to find out who sings “Somewhere over the rainbow / What a wonderful world” I learned about Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole. Time: 08:02 PM Email: kdjyc1999Ahotmail.com URL: Thanks for the sounds of heaven. It was the spirit of the people and the beauty of the land. Date: Monday, February 18, 2002 Time: 08:39 AM URL: Date: Thursday, September 12, 2002 It was hard to explain to a three year old. URL: Here in Oregon,still thinking about you and listening to you every day.You make a difference in my life. Even in death, Iz continues to make peoples lives better…bless you Iz wherever you are! ——————————————————————————–, Name: J Comments Comments Email: iamevolved@aol.com ——————————————————————————–, Name: Joseph Pelligra I was so inspired by his version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World that I took up the Ukulele. URL: URL: Time: 05:57 AM ——————————————————————————–. Date: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 Time: 02:52 AM Beyond The Rainbow Documentary about Israel Kamakawiwo’ole - Duration: 29:50. Email: pjlukey@bloomington.in.us He played Iz’s Somewhere Over a Rainbow/Wonderful World piece. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in ’95 and had multiple complications that required several major operations followed by long periods of hospitalization with much pain and suffering. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Bonnie Feledy ——————————————————————————–, Name: Carole ——————————————————————————–, Name: Dave Larose Compra Facing Future (Ltd.Pur Edition). ——————————————————————————–, Name: (Rev.) I think this was a great lose not only to his wife and daughter but also to Hawaii and the World. Name: Mohalahaunani Date: Friday, April 26, 2002 Date: Sunday, May 05, 2002 they there all so touching to the heart and soul and it will live on for ever. Time: 09:55 PM Comments Time: 09:41 AM URL: Comments Date: Saturday, November 23, 2002 URL: Email: lindbart@msn.com Date: Monday, November 25, 2002 Email: jfcncc@comcast.net Thank you for keeping IZ memory alive!! ALL MY LOVE mahalo Time: 12:31 PM Every true hawaiian loves misses you braddah. From what I have read here, I know the man was as special as the music. I miss him and Hawaii very much. Comments My wife and I just returned from a trip to Maui. Email: williebubba12@yahoo.com Comments Comments Comments Comments Comments ——————————————————————————–, Name: Dr. David Babulski Date: Friday, February 01, 2002 Comments Comments Email: mmorpeth@cox.net Time: 02:00 PM ——————————————————————————–. Time: 03:16 PM A really big loss to the rest of us you leave behind. I fell into a world of wonderful, not just Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful world. Time: 05:55 AM ——————————————————————————–, Name: THE MADDYS Aloha wao ia oe… P.S. He was a wonderful singer, and although I never saw him in concert, I’m definitely sure, that he was an admirable, adorable person. Date: Sunday, July 28, 2002 Date: Friday, April 12, 2002 Email: URL: Time: 03:17 PM I finely got this time to bring myself to write to you, to tell you Aloha even dull it’s been over 5 years. Thank you for making this page about uncle IZ I had to look up info on him for my mom whos a teacher and teaches her students about Hawaiian music. URL: God bless you Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. I’ve only just discovered Israel, but I just love his music, so so refreshing and soon all my neighbourhood will know Israel’s music in the land DownUnder. Time: 02:29 PM Growing up in the dry desert lands of southern Arizona makes me very appreciative of the talents of Iz and other native Hawaii artists. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Vincent H. and Sanan Kilakalua Time: 06:53 AM Puoi visitare il collegamento soprastante per trovare i libri ed acquistarli. Comments Comments Name: Charlie Lee I just returned from 3 weeks on the Garden Isle with my husband and 4 yr old son. Email: eric.gignac@lmco.com ——————————————————————————–, Name: o.d. Email: vestner@mediaone.net It was beautiful. Comments I hope and pray his daughter has inherited his talent – I’ll be watching for her. Ascolta musica di Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, come Over The Rainbow, Somewhere Over The Rainbow_What A Wonderful World e altro ancora. URL: Time: 12:24 AM ——————————————————————————–, Name: Chip Wasson Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 Came up with this site. !Kou aloha ka’u a`e E hi’ipoi nei Haku`iku’i `eha I ko’u mana’o. . Facing Future was given to me as a gift last week. That version/variation of the song is the only one I’ve ever heard that is in the same league Louis Armstrong’s version of “What a Wonderful World”. URL: N/A Email: rcunha@uic.edu live to kept hawaii well in heart, from a person like you and many other like you that learn the right was back in the old time’s. Date: Friday, July 12, 2002 Comments ——————————————————————————–, Name: Melanie Eckert I guess as long as I have the CD, IZ will never be gone. Name: Don Yuzwenko ——————————————————————————–, Name: Keakakona Mercado I wish I had known about him before his untimely death. Comments Email: jvinton@jenkens.com ——————————————————————————–. Everytime I listen to IZ’ songs, I can see him in my mind, singing and making people happy. URL: When I first heared this song by IZ, it made me Cry as It was my Mom’s Most faverite song in the World. Iz, I know you sit next to god on a cloud and he is intimidated. Comments Comments Mahalo for maintaining this site. I am so thankful for being raised in Hawaii and learning about the music and the culture. N Dis Life. Date: Friday, June 07, 2002 God bless. Again my sincere sympathy. Braddah Iz, “You da man!” ALOHA! ——————————————————————————–, Name: David Dubois Email: jkmrhd@aol.com Time: 02:55 PM Comments Take good care of his daughter. ——————————————————————————–. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Over the Rainbow: 22:45: Michael Jackson Beat It: Playlist 4You. With his blessing I shall be playing more of his music. I read the messages here weekly and I am astounded by all the peoples of the world who are touched by his music. I played This song (Over the rainbow) for 4 hours this Morning, as I drove to Work. Email: Sul nostro sito potrai ascoltare le canzoni del passato, i successi di sempre, canzoni recenti e i Successi del momento che si alterneranno alle Nostre Dirette. C'è chi giura non esista persona al mondo che non si sia emozionata ascoltando "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". Comments ——————————————————————————–. I pray I meet you in the next life and thank you. URL: Comments URL: Email: northgate1@aol.com Name: Kevin M. Lapp Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 He’s spirit does achieve a very special expression that few have. His voice brought peace to my soul. Thanks Iz ! Comments Time: 02:00 PM Email: Hawaiiantita@juno.com Iz music is so beautiful that it hurts. Date: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 To my dismay, I learned that on the same day that I found your beautiful music I had already lost you. Date: Thursday, July 18, 2002 His son “Someday Over the Rainbow” has inspired me and even gives me the goose bumps every time I hear it. His family must be very proud to have had him in their lives and to me his voice will always be there. For 5 days i went all over Oahu, but never made it to pay my respects to Brother IZ. Comments I grew up in Indiana and basketball was extremely popular. Comments Time: 12:39 AM ——————————————————————————–, Name: Leslie Email: lorijames@shaw.ca Comments Email: its amazing. Remembering My Mother. Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 URL: Listening to the cd is a roller coaster ride of emotions. What a beautiful song to remember him by. We loved his rendition of ‘over the rainbow’ in the music track of Finding Forrester But I owe this much to Israel, you have touched our hearts with your music and the world has lost a treasure. I think Bruddah IZ would have liked that. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Joseph You are the epitome of aloha. We will forever cherish and protect your music Comments I will tell my kids today who was the singer of that beautiful song. URL: Comments Date: Sunday, September 22, 2002 ... Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Over the Rainbow. URL: Thanks to the Internet, I arrived at this site, only to find that the Israel had passed away over 5 years ago. Date: Sunday, October 13, 2002 Email: fadrake@hotmail.com Name: Sean & Mindy May Date: Thursday, September 26, 2002 (Frank Zappa), La musica aiuta a non sentire dentro il silenzio che c’è fuori. URL: Comments I want to bless his family and to thank God, for bringing into this world such a wonderful teacher and spirit! To a man who’s voice touched my heart and soul. My husband and I fell in love with Somewhere Over the Rainbow after hearing it at the end of Finding Forrester and asked my cousin sing it during our wedding ceremony. ——————————————————————————–, Name: David Dosh And now I will continue to discover his music and his haunting lyrics Time: 09:32 PM Email: cutiegirl_89@hotmail.com URL: http://www.cwiconsulting.com Date: Thursday, August 08, 2002 Il cantante Israel kamakawiwo’ole è famoso in tutto il mondo per la sua versione di Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Email: gem2you@hotmail.com Email: rockey_2@hotmail.com However, he will live on in his music…even more in the hearts of his family, friends and fans. Time: 08:51 AM Name: Howard Hawver URL: Date: Monday, December 09, 2002 URL: phillips Email: Lori5867@aol.com He might not be with us in physical form, but he will always be with us in spirit and mind. 15 brani (56:32). Date: Monday, July 15, 2002 I, for one, will never forget the music. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Steve Lumpkin Name: AJ ALANIZ My condolences to family, friends and fans alike. URL: Date: Saturday, May 18, 2002 Your music is an eternal gift to us all. Time: 09:18 PM URL: URL: Comments I just want to say to him `Thankyou!` Email: themanthatshouldnotbe@yahoo.com ——————————————————————————–, Name: a oliver I’ve just discovered IZ’s music, I love it, it takes me back to the islands. Comments ——————————————————————————–, Name: KEHAULANI COLE Glad I found it. You Are also –> WELCOME <– To Visit My Webpage as well Have BIG fun… Time: 09:17 AM Comments Brudda lives forever in all our hearts. If I could meet Israel one time, I would shake his large hand, and tell him, “Thank you for showing me tradition at its finest. Comments Date: Monday, December 23, 2002 His voice makes me dreaming of hawaii and the hawaiian people. Jon and Vicki Schuessler Arvada, Colorado Email: heather_amie@yahoo.com Thanks for being there and mostly for allowing those who were touched to just express themselves. I recently moved to Denver Colorado and started working in a coffee shop. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Sheryl Genung Ciao. I learned that the singer of the music was not alive anymore so I became very sad. Email: margevans@shaw.ca Email: kraveen99@hotmail.com Name: David Wethington This evening I have seen the movie “Forrester”. ——————————————————————————–. ——————————————————————————–, Name: alexandra After hearing the most beautiful cover of Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful world, I had to find out more about the person behind that wonderful voice…and was saddened to learn of his passing, but he does live on in his music, and I will let my friends know of Bruddah IZ, so they too will know the beauty of his spirit through his music. La versione, divenuta subito molto famosa, vide Israel accompagnarne le parole con l’ukulele. ——————————————————————————–, Name: jerry Home for me, which I miss dearly. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Barbara Comments Email: harkbombadillo@aol.com I have just found the music of Israel and was so taken with him and his voice. I know that it is selfish, of me, but, I can only imagine, how his wife, and daughter miss him still. Bob Alabaster Cave Creek, AZ Email: g_man@saintly.com His music will live on, thankfully. Date: Sunday, March 17, 2002 I think all of our lives are richer for it. Name: walt brown Date: Friday, March 01, 2002 #birra #Aspettare un figlio . ——————————————————————————–. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Cindy Obermeyer My wife and I heard your voice sing in to our hearts on TV show ER. URL: Comments My god! Date: Thursday, August 01, 2002 What a wonderful world it must be for you looking down and knowing that you continue to make so many people happy. I think my mother has guided me to this wonderful album… Now a brief explaination of why I love this song so much.. I look forward to discovering his other music through the other CD’s available. URL: Email: shiro99@msn.com Oggi Ocarina ascolta #48 Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Trova i brani, gli album e le immagini più recenti di Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Aloha, my friend….Koka Date: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 Comments Date: Thursday, January 10, 2002 Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 Email: susanb7@cox.net ——————————————————————————–. My best wishes to his family. I am 14 years old and I was listening to somewhere over the rainbow one night and I started to cry. He will always be a part of the my Hawaiin Ohana Comments thanks, Joannah Vaughan vaughajo@ohsu.edu GOD BLESS Say Hi to Skippy, Dennis, Gabby, Uncle Moe and the gang. Email: serebrov@mindspring.com i wasn’t raised on the island. I too lost my husband in 1998. Email: Buff8fan01@yahoo.com His music will always touch me and make room in my heart, and even though he is not living, his music will always be alive. Hawaii is soverign in the hearts of all with hawiian blood in their veins, and as Iz would say, in all those hawiian at heart. Time: 05:09 AM Thanks, Randy Chafe’ from Washington State Time: 11:44 AM ——————————————————————————–, Name: Paige C’è posta per te: la colonna sonora del film con Tom Hanks. I just did a Google search on IZ and found that he passed away in 1997. I share the heartfelt feelings of those here before me. I was listening to him as I got online to find out more about him, only to sadly find out he has passed. URL: Comments Comments Time: 05:09 PM URL: http://www.djgarytitus.com Enjoyed your site! Comments Time: 06:41 AM Time: 07:32 PM I didn’t realize who was singing until today when I decided to surf the net as a result of a book I just read called Hotel Honolulu. Comments Name: Lori James Iz may be gone but he will never be forgotten. P!nk Just Like Fire (From "Alice Through the Looking Glass") Hitrádio PopRock. I had the pleasure of living in Makaha for a year in 1982 and as well as surviving Huricane Iva, I was lucky enough to play lead guitar for Larry Akana and The Rainbow Lights Band. Email: gr@tplus.at hanau hou! URL: A heavenly voice. Email: danieltownley@worldnet.att.net When he did a remake of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” I cried. URL: Date: Monday, August 26, 2002 Date: Saturday, March 16, 2002 URL: While there I listened to a radio station called The Breeze, 99.5. Time: 08:39 AM Time: 07:02 AM URL: Email: centerdm@hotmail.com Then we honor Iz, Hawaii, and ourselves. I heard the song “somewhere over the rainbow” at a friends house, and fell in love. ——————————————————————————–, Name: Sandy Aldrich I found him like others, thru the ebay commercial and ER. Date: Saturday, June 08, 2002 My broadcast can be heard every SAT PM on KPDQ-FM in Portland, OR 10-12 midnight pacific time. The Hawaiian minister (Pia) played the guitar after the ceremony. Shine always. I would like to carry the entire line on my website as a tribute to him and also to turn other patients onto his wonderful way of touching lives. Such a beautiful, soft voice, I am sure he was like that in life. Comments My one true regret in life will be that I never got to meet you or hear your music live…..Yet everyday I get to be with you as I listen to your angelic voice on my stereo.

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