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IIJIMA-Chris Kwando, 57. Passed away on December 31, 2005 in Honolulu, HI. Law professor, human rights activist and musician. Beloved husband of Jane; father of Alan and Christopher; son of Takeru and Kazu; brother of Lynne. For info on celebration of Chris' life, check www.chrisiijima.blogspot .com Donations to further Chris' work may be made out to ``Friends of Chris Fund,'' C/O J. Dickson Iijima, 3030 Lowrey Ave., #113, Honolulu, HI 96822. The family will distribute funds to Pre-Admissions Program at Law School of University of Hawaii, Manhattan Country School, and Na Loio, a legal support group for immigrants. Chris will live in our hearts forever.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 22, 2006.

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