Daniel-Akaka-Obituary

Daniel Akaka

Sep 11, 1924 – Apr 6, 2018 (Age 93)

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BORN
September 11, 1924
DIED
April 6, 2018
AGE
93

Obituary

Daniel Akaka, former Senator and the first Native Hawaiian elected to Congress, died Friday, April 6, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 93. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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My late husband and I had the greatest pleasure to sit with Senator Akaka many years ago at the Okinawan Kai in Washington. We shared many stories and took several pictures together including his lovely wife Milly. It was such a happy occasion.
We received a beautiful letter from Senator Akaka telling us how pleased he was to receive copies of the pictures.
I am saddened at the loss of such a lovely man who dedicated his life for all of us.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My late husband and I had the greatest pleasure to sit with Senator Akaka at the Okinawan Kai in Washington many years ago. He was such a lovely gentleman and we shared many stories with him. We received a beautiful letter after he received the pictures we took of us together. Milly his lovely wife was there as well. It was such a happy occasion.
I send my deepest condolences to Senator Akaka's family and want you to know how much he was loved and will be missed by all of us who had the...

MAY THE LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARRY YOU THROUGH YOUR GRIEF.

Aloha US Senate Dan Akaka Mahalo for your ultimate service sir
Sending our Love n prayers
from Da Salmo Ohana's Big Island

Aloha n Mahalo for your ultimate service sir
Aloha n God Bless

Aloha Dear Senator Akaka. Thank you for your service. Sending love and appreciation for your efforts to preserve cultural heritage and positive, life-affirming ideas. Aloha. Lisa Helmuth

A HERO TO ALL ~

We sincerely convey our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Mary "Aunty Millie" Akaka, Millannie Mattson, Daniel Jr, Dr. Gerard, Alan, Nicholas, and the entire Akaka family on the passing of Senator Daniel Kahikila Akaka, a highly respected gentleman, much beloved by all, whose life exemplified great compassion, serving our nation with noble devotion for 36 years from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 2013.

We are truly grateful to Senator Akaka for successfully sponsoring...