Daryl McKenzie

Dmac, I remember the very first time I met you in Hawaii at the UH graduation, then chillin at Ala Moana as if it were just yesterday. Although it was short I remember the feeling of knowing how happy you made my Helga. My best friend, & my sister. I guess what I wanted to say was, thank you. Thank you for being such a great husband, and best friend to her. I love the two of you and am so honored to have known you. Rest in Love brother, until we meet again! Xoxo!!

I really wanted to share my thoughts at Daryl's memorial but w/so much to say and nothing written down, I feared that my emotions would get the better of me and I wouldn't be able to truly say what I wanted.

I know that many of you were fortunate enough to know Daryl since birth or grow up w/him from the earlier years. To be honest, I didn't ever meet Daryl until I was a senior in high school (2yrs. older than him, class of '93). To be fair, there wasn't a lot of time spent hanging out...

To the guy that always reminded me to live it Upsom! I'll never forget that smirk that would hit both of our faces when we saw each other across the room. You brought happiness to so many people on a daily basis and your presence in a room always brought good vibes. Your mentoring advanced my career in more ways than 1 and I will always be thankful for that. I'll never forget the time we flew off the slope to attend leadership training and you were the only guy that left the bar to hang out...

I have fond memories of Daryl. When he stepped onto the ice he was a force to be reckoned with. I'm sure he approached everything in life with the same zest. May God bless and comfort both friends and family that mourn this loss.

Our prayers and sympathy to all of the family. Daryl was an awesome kid.

D- YOU Are closer than a brother to me and it is because of you and who you were that my life will never be the same . I never understood how you treated everyone equally and how you were always able to light up the room...the only thing that makes since to me now is that you are an Angel, a gift from God , and I know this because I know you will always be with me, I will always strive to be like you my brother because of your loving kindness I love you and see you soon

I love you Daryl! You were a champion on earth and you will be a champion in Heaven. I will see you on the other side. Heaven will never be the same! UPSOM!!!!