Eugene D. M. Kanakaole Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Eugene M. Kanakaole US Army Private.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

my cousin, my friend, I will never forget you. I hope that I am doing right by you. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I hope that I am making you proud. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN MY HEART. I will always be ready.

We shall always be grateful...

June 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Pvt. Eugene D.M. Kanakaole:
Always remembering Eugene. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Pvt. Eugene D.M. Kanakaole:
Please accept my remembrance of Eugene on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Pvt. Eugene D.M. Kanakaole:
Remembering Eugene on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the other ohana the Eugene left a memory,
Eugene Was Great i Know this Because I lived with him at some point in my life and Many others have too. He was always there for all of his ohana he always had big dreams and goals in life which i admired so very much and as one of his hanai sisters the news took a toll on me. but, reguardless I knew how important it is to be there for one another even if the other doesn't know it. as similar and different we were i never let that interfere with the relationship i had with my brother as he was to many others. I miss him so much. one thing i will boldly remember about Gene was his zest for life and how determined he was to get where he wanted to go even if he had to go hell in high water to get there he'd never quit.
thank you for loving him too. i go and visit him when i can.


sincerely,
katie alston
[email protected]

To the family of Pvt. Eugene D.M. Kanakaole:
Eugene gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

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Pvt. Eugine D. Kanakole
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Eugene, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light,
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

My heartfelt sympathy to the Kanakaole family and friends in the loss of Eugene. I did not know Eugene, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Eugene you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Kanakaole and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Kanakaole!

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

Eugene, Thank you for protecting our country's freedom, rest easy soldier you will never be forgotten, to Eugene's family, so sorry to hear of your loss, may God bless you all. we don't know each other but will forever be joined as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward at the age of 19 while serving in Iraq was on May 6 2008 added to the long list of American Hero's who have given their lives for the future freedom on our country. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace Eugene, Aamerica loves you..

To the Kanakakole family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Eugenes' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

To my dearest Kanakole Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you, and you know who you are. Please be very proud of Eugene for what he has done for himself and our country. Our fondest memories with Eugene will last forever in our hearts, please love one another in time of grief, because I believe he would want that too for everyone.

To the family and parents of Eugene I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Though I did not know Eugene personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

REST IN PEACE PVT. KANAKAOLE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Eugene was a very good friend, we had some fun time playing football together at Kalama Park with the boys. He'll be missed, R.I.P. Eugene.

RIP Pvt. Kanakaole, A true American Hero. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the wonderful memories of Eugene to bring you comfort.

In Loving Memory of our Grandson
Pvt Aaron J. Ward
KIA 5/6/08

Pvt.Eugene D.M. Kanakaole has done his duty and made the supreme sacrifice. Now he is with God looking down and saying, with a smile, A Hui Hou. To the Kanakaole family, please except my sympathy and may God Bless you all. Kalihi-Kai boy in TN

you are not forgotten. Heros never are! god Bless you and your family

Thank you so very much, Pvt. Eugene D. M. Kanakaole, for protecting me and my family and our beloved United States. You are truly a Christian soldier and a hero. You will never know just how much your service means to the rest of us. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kanakaole family. Please know that Eugene will never be forgotten.

HEAVEN HAS ANOTHER HERO
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU ARE NOT ALONE. GOD BLESS YOU

To the kanakaole family Iam so sorry for your loss.Eugene is truly the brave of America.Eugene thank you for my freedom someday when I meet my savior Jesus I will shake your hand. May I live a life worthy of your sacrifice. Father of a Marine sgt. serving in Iraq

I am sorry for your loss. To the Kanakaole family thank you so much for allow Eugene to protect and serve our country! My prayers go out to your family!!

You were loved. We are so proud that you stayed in school,like you said you would. May you now have the peace you were looking for. Love-Nana and Papa Joaquin

As a military family of 23 years our hearts go out to the family and friends that Pvt. Eugene has left behind while our appreciation of his service honors us and makes us proud.

Thank you and God's blessings.

I am so sorry for your loss.You have my deepest sympathy. My son was killed July 31 2007 and they say our sons are American Heros but they were our sons and no words cant take the pain of the loss away just the good memorysand Gods word that we will be together again. God Bless Fran Marshall (mother of Bradley Marshall)

Let your special memories of Eugene help you thru these difficult times. Embrace the people around you because they are truely here for you. It's been 9-months since we lost our Travis in Afghanistan and every day is a new journey. Thank you Eugene and I know your fellow brothers are embracing in heaven!
R.I.P. The family of CPL. TRAVIS WOODS. K.I.A. 09/09/08.

Rest in peace.

Rest in peace my brother,thank you for your service to this great country. because of soldier's like you,we are able to enjoy the freedom today, god bless and may his spirit comfort your family as they reflect on the many wonderful memorize of you and your life.Aloha +++ U.S.A. (Ret) loco boy+

May the family and friends of this very young soldier gain comfort from the love and support that will surely surround them at this time. Rest in Peace Pvt. Eugene D.M. Kanakaole - your duty is done.

Eugene, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Kanakaole family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Eugene and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

I love you so much Eugene....thanks for always having my back and keeping me on my toes....I will see you soon my bruddah

Much mahalo and aloha for everything and for being who you were and never changing for anyone....

RIP Bruddah Eugene....a true kanak!

REST IN PEACE PVT. KANAKAOLE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND. FREEDOM IS OUR GIFT FROM YOU. THANKS EUGENE
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to PVT. Eugene D. M. Kanakaole our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Gene. And to Gene it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Gene, you are a true Warrior, a brave Patriot and our Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Gene’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Father we entrust our brother Eugene to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Eugene in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Pvt Eugene D M Kanakaole. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!


(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. Please know that there are many, many people who care deeply and are with you in heart and prayer.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PVT Eugene Kanakaole for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Pvt. Eugene D. M. Kanakaole, with So Much Gratitude for your Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Eugene rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with his loving family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my 19 year young brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember Eugene's Sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.