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Memories and Condolences
for Aiomanu Taeoalii
Lise Tafuna
December 21, 2004
Dad: It's been a a whole month since you left us. I think of you everyday and forever miss you. It's been said that we'll find strength in each tear we cry. It seems that every tear I cry does not end. Maybe it is the season, or maybe your warmth and our talks are what I miss. Thank you for being a beautiful and wise man. I love you. Lise
Elli & Rem
December 18, 2004
Grandpa Manu,
The Candy Man.
Love, "HElli" and Taeoalii
M. L. SLAGOWSKI
December 18, 2004
A poem was given to me to remember you this Christmas, dad....
My Best Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
with tiny lights like heavens stars
reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear.
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs,
that people hold so dear.
But the sounds of music can’t compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you
the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain in your heart.
But I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me dear ones,
You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, More precious than pure gold
I send you each a memory of my undying love
After all “LOVE” is the gift
More precious than pure gold.
It was the most important in the stories Jesus told
Please love and keep each other
As my father said to do.
For I can’t count the blessings or love
He has for each of you.
So have Merry Christmas
And wipe away the tear
Remember
I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year!
Lusi Mila
December 17, 2004
Tausoa and Tapai miss you very much.I wish you were here to see them grow but I know you are always watching over them. We love you very much. Thank you for everything you have blessed us with. Merry Christmas Grampa!!! Lots of Umas and Hugs...
Leitu Luzitano
December 17, 2004
Dear Crampa, I luv u lots and miss u. Christmas wont be the same without u. Love Always, Leitu
Siuao Luzitano
December 17, 2004
Dad, I miss you so much and wish you were still here. Time was too short. I know you're in a better place but yet still near, watching over us. Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year. You will always be in my mind and Heart. Alofa Tele, Lau Afafine Pele, Siuao.
December 14, 2004
The night Aiomanu Taeoalii leaves us,
the moon calls his whole
universe of stars to his bedside.
It is November and childrens voices sparkle
in bright octaves
across the fabric of night.
The air so clear
the whole valley is shimmering
like a sea of gold plankton
igniting.
Mountains dark shoulders
try to crowd out the briliance,
but the moon lifts his great hand
and still lights the way.
Daughters and sons are singing.
A wife strokes the hair of her
husbands head.
A great feast awakes.
A great flood begins,
the many hands and voices
of those whose lives this man has lit.
And they flow from the whole
earth to where he lay,
a chief clothed in courage
a face lined by laughter,
a father whose path led
his children here, so that they
may sit on the mat of a new world
and make it their own.
And so may their children
and the children of their children, too.
So that he may finally rest
and breathe in the warm green
of humid forests,
Of orchids cascading
through air,
Of the sea,
it's giant heartbeat
caught in each wave
as it bends to kiss the earth,
then ascends,
The echo of his greatness
still in our ears.
With Love,
Jean C. Howard
11/21/04
December 14, 2004
The night Aiomanu Taeoalii leaves us,
the moon calls his whole
universe of stars to his bedside.
It is November and childrens voices sparkle
in bright octaves
across the fabric of night.
The air so clear
the whole valley is shimmering
like a sea of gold plankton
igniting.
Mountains dark shoulders
try to crowd out the brililance,
but the moon lifts his great hand
and still lights the way.
Daughters and sons are singing.
A wife strokes the hair of her
husbands head.
A great feast awakes.
A great flood begins,
the many hands and voices
of those whose lives this man has lit.
And they flow from the whole
earth to where he lay,
a chief clothed in courage
a face lined by laughter,
a father whose path led
his children here, so that they
may sit on the mat of a new world
and make it their own.
And so may their children
and the children of their children, too.
So that he may finally rest
and breathe in the warm green
of humid forests,
Of orchids cascading
through air,
Of the sea,
it's giant heartbeat
caught in each wave
as it bends to kiss the earth,
then ascends,
The echo of his greatness
still in our ears.
With Love,
Jean C. Howard
11/21/04
Ali Higgs
December 9, 2004
I will miss your smiling face at Christmas. Holidays will never be the same. Love you always,
Ali
Zac - The Little Matai Tipton
December 2, 2004
Grandpa I love you so much. I miss you. I wish you were alive. I wish you were having a great time with God and with Paikea in heaven and I hope you don't forget about all of your grandkids and I hope you don't forget about your other grandkids - that's my Mom. And I wish that they could help you and you would never be dead.
Zachariah (age 4)
Braden Tipton
December 2, 2004
I love you Grandpa Aiomanu very much. My favorite memory will always be you in your rocking chair, in a sweatshirt and sweatpants, wearing your beanie. Even though you were cold, you'd still ask Lise for ice cream.
Daela Baylee Tipton
December 2, 2004
I miss you a lot. And actually, when I was working on my "welcome winter" poster from Harmon's yesterday, I was thinking about you in your chair, under your green blanket with your beanie on. You'd smile a lot. I'll miss it.
Love,
Dae
Aiomanu Jr Taeoalii
December 2, 2004
Tama oute alofa tele lava ia te oe. La'a ou misia lava oe ma mea sa e aoina mai ia te a'u. Faafetai lava mo mea uma. O oe ose tama peleina lava. La'a misia lava oe e lo'u fanau, Shaye, Leitu, Laine ma Lai.
Alofa tele atu male faavavau
Saione Matagi
December 1, 2004
I love you grandpa.
Saione
Sulia Matagi
December 1, 2004
Grandpa, I love you. I miss you so much. I pray for grandma every night that she will be okay while you are gone. Sulia
eliza matagi
December 1, 2004
Grandpa I will miss your welcoming hugs, your laugh, and your loving face. I love you, thank you for the wonderful memories.
Eliza
Lai Taeoalii
December 1, 2004
I can feel your presence and I want to reach out and hug you, touch your face and hear your voice.....Me,Matt,Manu,Paul and Charae love and miss you and are very thankful for having you in our lives!
Daela May Taeoalii-Tipton
November 30, 2004
Even though you're in a better place, I'll miss you for the rest of my days grandpa.
My kids will fondly remember you on your chair, in sweatpants and a lava lava, beanie cocked to the side, eating ice cream.
Umas,
Daela May
Valdez Family
November 24, 2004
We are sorry for your loss, please know your family is in our prayers.
Julie and William Masina
November 24, 2004
We remember the very first time we met your dad and some of the children at Albertsons on North Temple many years ago (30 years ago). We have had many experiences with the family interfacing with our children growing up with the children and grandchildren.
We admire your family and you are very special in our hearts. Your father is truly an example to live by. Remember his teachings and you will not go wrong.
Our deepest condolences be with the family at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
feleti matagi
November 24, 2004
Will always love you grandpa. Thanks for the life that you lived.
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