Mark Takai

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially Mrs. Takai and the children. Mark was a good friend and swim team mate at UH.

I had the honor of meeting Mark Takai at a union rally as few years ago. Of the list of notables that was to attend to campaign for votes, Mark was the only one that showed up. That alone garnered my respect. I've never been comfortable around political types but Mark came up and introduced himself and was so down-to-earth and easygoing that my friend, who is so shy, ended up blurting out My Mom voted for you. You could tell, he was humbled by her words. Instantly, he smiled at her kindly and said, Could you do me a favor? Can you tell your Mom Thank You for me? I really appreciate her support. That was the one and only time that I met him, but his impact has stayed with me long after that day. I cried when I learned of his passing. To his family, I'm am truly sorry for your loss, he was one of the great ones.

My most sincere condolences to his family for the loss of their beloved member. Although I never had the opportunity to meet him, Mr. Takai seemed to be a person whose actions moved the hearts of others. May the God of all comfort strengthens you to cope your grief, for He can become your Stronghold. Psalms 9:9.

The love that you and your family..has given to my family...during church and thru your work for Hawaii....will always bestowed in our hearts....
A lasting gift you have given to the people of Hawaii..your love for life..and honesty in everything we do.."Famly"

To the Takai family, you all have a angel now....deepest sympathy....Mahalo for sharing such a great individual with the people of Hawaii...

Mahalo nui Mark! Our community is better because you cared enough stand up for us. Lots of Aloha, and to your family for their support.

My deepest condolences to Mark's wife and two young children. Your husband and father's legacy will live on through you and each and every person who's life he touched. As sad as it is when we lose a loved one, I strongly believe that God also needed Mark's wisdom and honor.

May you receive comfort from God. Sorry for your loss.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

He is with th e Lord now and all is well. I will miss him

Perhaps now Mark is freely swimming with the dolphinsbless his soul. Jeanne Bauwens (Honolulu)

My deepest condolences Ito you Takai Family. During this time may you draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

Sorry for your loss may God comfort you in your loss of your love one.R.I.P

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad time.

Dear Takai family-
We voted for Mark for Congress in the election following our move here in 203. We are political junkies and quickly fell "in love" with him, recognizing the sincerity of his soul, and the quality of his work on behalf of the people of Hawaii. We prayed for him, along with you, once he made his diagnosis known. Pancreatic cancer is merciless, and few receive a reprieve. We knew, as you did, that he had been handed a death sentence - unless all of you were blessed with a miracle. Why no miracle? Oh, if only we knew the answer to that question? It will gnaw on your family, and ours, about Mark, and about all those others who have been ripped away too soon. We don't know. We won't know until we, like Mark, reach heaven. Know that he is at peace. Know that you will be reunited in glory! God bless you, and may the Holy Spirit comfort you during these difficult days, and the difficult nights to follow.
- Sunny and Fernando Martinez (Honolulu, HI)

Dear Takai Family, so sorry for your loss.We will never get use to death because it was not meant to be.Romans 6:23

I hope this will comfort you to read the Almighty God's desire for all people at Isaiah 61:2, since it expresses God's desire for humans to receive comfort during this difficult time.

Rest Mark, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

What a good man. Serving his country and state as long as he could. Sorry he had to die so young. Thank you family for your love and support. He taught you a lot. he will always be in your memories. Love to each of you.

Please accept my Deepest Sympathies

My condolences and prayers. Please know that we are thank fun for all the people who work in behalf of our communities and to keep the peace and in working conditions. May the true God reward his hard work and good deeds, (Ruth 2:12/ Luke 23:43).

May Mr. Takai RIP. So young. Prayers to all of his family and friends from the Pedone/Kuzminski families of Bayonne, NJ.

This is a time of deep sorrow for Marks'family and friends. May all go to God in prayer and just pour out all your feelings and concerns. God will help you and take care of you. God love and care for you.

My most sincere condolences for the loss of Mark. I'll remember him as a passionate, honest, and dedicated person. May his memory be eternal.

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Takai family. May the love from the God of all comfort make your hearts firm while you trust in him for support and strength as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (2 Thessalonians 2: 16,17)

We'll miss you !

Takai Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God continue to bless you and be with you and may you have peace as you think about the good times you enjoyed with your loved one.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this time.
In the loss of one who meant so much for every memory in your heart the bring thoughts of peace.
May the peace of God guard your heart

My family and I offer our deepest sympathies to Sami, Matthew, Kaila, Eric & Naomi, Russell and sisters and extended family on Rep. Mark's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers for God to comfort you all.

I offer my heartfelt sympathies to the Takai family. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this mournful time.

To the Takai Family and loved ones, I offer my sincerest condolences for your loss. God knows your pain and trust, that by prayer and reliance on him you will be able to cope.