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for David Kaeka
Daisy Swazer(Peahi)
March 7, 2005
Uncle Dave,
Please forgive me for taking so long to sign. Thank you for the good times our families have spent together. My greatest regret is that we didn't have time to make new ones, but I am at peace knowing that you are there with my mom, comforting, reminicing, and making big plans for the rest of our arrivals. Take care of each other, it won't be long until we meet again.
To the Kaeka family, "I LOVE YOU ALL".
Tiara Like
February 18, 2005
Hey Papa,
We miss you and we hope your happy wherever you are. I hope your watching over us and someday I'll see you again. I love you and I'll never forget you...xoxoxoxoxo...
xoxo..love..xoxo,
Bill Baty
February 16, 2005
In memory of David N.K. Kaeka
A Mighty Steed
A Saber Keen
Until we meet again
At Fiddlers Green
Fiddlers Green
Halfway down the trail to Hell
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead Troopers camped
Near a good old-time canteen,
And this eternal resting place is
Know as Fiddlers Green
Marching past straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers Green
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene,
No Trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers Green
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a sabre keen,
Or on roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean.
All go to Fiddlers Green.
We bid farewell to a fearsome warrior, who was willing to defend the principles of our country, For family, God and Friend. Farewell Brother, Until we meet again.
Officers and Troopers of the 1/4 US Cavalry "Quarter Horse"
Terry Valentine
February 16, 2005
I am so sad to hear about your loss. I was in 2nd Platoon when your dad was in 1st Platoon. From the shooting of wild boars from the top of the tank with his old M1 Rifle to his uncanny sense of knowing where the enemy was (including having his tank fall into them), he was the most respected Platoon Sergeant in the Troop. Many of us in other platoons wished that we could be in his platoon. Our Platoon Sergeant was SFC. Kamai and he and your dad said that they were calabash cousins. He was a great leader that won the respect and admiration from all willingly. I remember him fondly and often and will continue to do so.
Old Cavalry Troopers don't die, they just rotate to new places. Terry Valentine A Troop 2nd Platoon 68-70
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Jon Laird
February 16, 2005
To the Kaeka Family,
I was very young when I served with your father. I turned 19 the year I was in Viet Nam. As a young sergeant, I learned what real leadership was all about from him. As a young man, I learned a lot from him about what it meant to be a man. I'll be 55 years old soon. In the last 36 years, David has remained a fine example for me. He was strong when he needed to be and kind when it was appropriate. He loved all of you without reservation and wasn't afraid to admit it. Those of us who served with him all those years ago still salute him. Warmest regards, Jon Laird Alpha Troop 1969
Carl (Rocky) Graziano
February 16, 2005
I really can't express how sorry I am for the loss that you and your family have suffered. Your father and I became pretty close through our ordeal and I really came to respect and admire him. He was a good man and I thought of him as a good friend. Believe it or not, I thought of him often and only thought of the good memories. He was a good soldier, a good leader and a good teacher and I learned alot from him. Please relay my sincere heartfelt condolences to your family. The Kahuna was one of the good one's and I will miss him. Sincerely, Car; "Rocky" Graziano
Jack Tinsley
February 16, 2005
I learned today of the passing of a brother in arms with great sadness. The "Kahuna", as we called him, was the most professional NCO I ever saw. I remember once around Quan Loi he called me up to his tank and asked me, "Six, what do you want me to do about those bunkers?" I said what bunkers "Kahuna?" I don't see any bunkers. He handed me some binoculars, and I saw... THEY WERE 300 YARDS AWAY! I have prayed for David since he began to battle old wounds and disease. I know you will miss him as we all will. I can assure you, however, that if anyone makes it to "Fiddlers Green", he will be there waiting to show us the way as he did in Viet Nam! Goc Bless you and yours and I will continue to pray that your pain eases quickly, but I know he's with Our Father and finally at peace. Jack Tinsley Alpha Lima 6
Col. Minh Chau
February 16, 2005
Thank you very much for sending to me this message informing the sad news about the passing away of Mr. David N.K. Kaeka. On behalf of my family I would like to share our sympathy to Mr. David N.K. Kaeka's family. We pray for Mr. Kaeka to have a peaceful and eternal life with God. Sincerely yours, Nguyen Minh Chau and family
( Col. Chau was in the South Vietnamise Army and worked extensively with the 1/4 Cavalry.
BJ Kaaiwela-Bymers
February 10, 2005
Alex, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, I know how close you were. I wish I could be there today, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Luv ya
BJ and Leilani
Sheryl Judd
February 10, 2005
Blanche and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all at the loss of your beloved husband. We feel privileged to have been able to visit with Bro Kaeka the few times we did; he was so nice. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We all know that when you see him again it will be a glorious, celestial reunion. With love from Dalyn, Sheryl and all the kids.
Chris and Elizabeth Cruz
February 10, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Jeremy Kunkel
February 9, 2005
My family's thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am truely saddened by your loss and wish you the best...
shelly fernandez
February 9, 2005
To the Kaeka family, I don't know who to express how much your father meant to me and my children. I get chills when ever I think how my kids would say mom he is my papa, ha I would just laugh and say yes if he said he was your papa he can be. He was such a gentle person with lots of love, we will never forget him. Take care you each other through this difficult time and know that he was loved by all who knew him. Love always shelly lil earl , jordan and jakie
Danny Cabrera
February 9, 2005
Our hearts are at a lost knowing that your family is in so much pain.
May it comfort you and yours that we
are very sorry to hear of your loss.
It feels like yesterday when I last saw uncle in the car in the rain watching the twins playing ball laughing telling jokes.I'll always remember that time,he made me
feel welcome.Thanks Uncle David
Ronnie(Veronica) Strong-Walk
February 9, 2005
Uncle Dave,
Thank you for the good times throughout the years, christmas and new years were the best. I remember all of us hanging out in the living room and the floor would be covered with presents and all of us would be shaking the boxes to figure out what it would be. I forget who got the big box of newspaper and a rock at the bottom. I love you Uncle you will be missed.
Aloha.........
Naomi Wagoner(Strong)
February 9, 2005
I will miss you alot Uncle Dave. The last time I saw you was last year with Aunty Blanche at Madigan Hospital. I was waiting for my husband to schedule his appointment for surgery and the last thing I told you was "we still you need you here for at least another 20 years" and you said "I hope so" as we both laughed and enjoyed our conversation . But I am glad that my last words was "I love you" and you told me "I love you too". I cannot express how love and aloha we had and still have for you. You have so much Ohana, that the love grows stronger everyday. I hold on to those memories growing up as Keiki's running around the house waiting for midnight to open all those christmas gifts. The living room was so full with people. I remember all those parties at the house. I will hold on to those memories. I love you uncle Dave. I will remember you with a guitar in your hand singing all those hawaiian songs. A Hui Hou, Malamapono and God Bless. We will all be together again so save a spot for all of us in heaven. Sleep well.
Drena Kaaiwela
February 9, 2005
Alex, Diane and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for all of you?
Just recently Darrell has shared a few stories he had with your father. Seemed a bit jealous on the amount of fish your dad caught? Fun memories, fun times!
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers~
now and always.
Much love
Darrell, Drena & boys
Michelle Peahi-Pardo
February 9, 2005
Uncle Dave,
Thank you for the memories that I have still fresh in my mind of some of the weekends that we used to go to your house while the adults would have their jam session and us little kids would run around and play. I know it has been a long time since that has happened, but I still remember it like it was yesterday. I miss those times and I will miss you. Sleep well, Uncle Dave. I love you.
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